Todd Macabre

TODD MACABRE is a surprising, silly, funny, enchanting, playful trip into one dude's inner world --- and path to self-acceptance. With childhood horror fables in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe, Todd Macabre takes us through a dark woods, basement laboratory and spooky cemetery as his true repressed self peeks through and demands to be heard. So proud of you Ian! ... full review

A truly great show, hilarious and immersive and interactive without asking too much of the audience, taking an unexpected turn into seriously personal territory at the end while still being seriously funny.... full review

A beautifully stupid and gripping meditation on queerness that I totally wasn't expecting at all. Ian is such a darling fool, they have you eating so fast out of the palm of their hand. The audience loves his every move. It's one of those shows where you are excited for every minute of it, you never know what Ian will do! His use of stage effects is so integrate into the storytelling, and his excessive use of fog is so stupid and never failed to make me laugh. Todd's world is vivid, more so, Trodds... ... full review

I was fully in from start to finish. Captivating storytelling that remains alive and playful throughout with beautiful staging.... full review

Ian commits so hard and has such a commanding presence on stage that you almost forget this isn't a show written and performed by a guy named Todd Macabre. He's remarkably present, charmingly mischievous, and relentlessly funny, all of which makes for a super enjoyable hour of pure dumb fun. ... full review

Todd Macabre is a wild, hilariously irreverent, fun, thought-provoking exploration into accepting your authentic self. Ian's background in clowning is on full display as he transforms into a wonderfully bizarre Dr. Jekyll grappling with his inner Mr. Hyde. Beneath all the madness lies a beautiful message about identity, vulnerability, and self-acceptance.... full review

So far, this has easily been one of the highlights of the 2025 festival! A wholly entertaining hour packed with consistently-effective comedy, a committed and fully-embodied lead performance, audience interaction, and a last-minute twist that surprised with its level of personal poignancy. The audience was rolling in the aisles pretty much throughout, then dead silent as Todd Macabre revealed its secrets. A fantastic must-see!... full review

Yes I fucking enjoyed Todd Macabre! And frankly I don't wanna talk to anybody who didn't! A very playful way of portraying the beautiful, victorious transformation that Ian has gone through to accept all parts of himself. It brought tears to my eyes. Especially when he fucked the horse!!!... full review

Absolutely amazing. Ian’s presence is captivating from start to finish. The audience interaction is so fun and the demon reveal is so deeply personal and moving. I cried. I laughed. I loved every second of this show!!!... full review

One of the most engaging and charismatic solo shows I’ve ever seen. Original, funny, bold & all around unique. Loved the ending and its entire message. Bravo. ... full review