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61D AGO

Fringe comedy 'The Rock That Boated' sails through with sea shanties and wit

Dangerous Dames Theatre's playful take on Homer's Odyssey features an all-female crew disguised as sailors, sold-out runs, and plenty of...

61D AGO

Fringe horror play 'Aberration' sells out with twisted family secret

The dark thriller about a family harboring a sinister past has drawn multiple sold-out shows at LabO theatre through June 27. Tickets...

61D AGO

Willow Rosenberg bakes live while sharing queer stories

A Lesbian in the Kitchen combines real cookies, Jewish recipes, and intimate tales of chronic illness and identity at Fringe.

61D AGO

Fringe review: Punk band drama hits hard on dreams

The Persistent Stain blends full-blown concerts with a dramedy about two aging rockers chasing their big break after 30 years.

61D AGO

Fringe's immersive dark-theatre show mines fantasy and heart

Dwarves & Dark Places uses flashlights and physical clowning to send audiences into a haunted mine in this Owlbear Theatre production...

61D AGO

Jimmy Hogg's solo show at Fringe is a breathless, commanding hour

The Toronto comedian fills Geneva Hall with tight storytelling and impeccable timing in Jimmy Hogg: Mashed, running through June 28 at...

62D AGO

Kellylee Evans hosts intimate artist talks at NAC during Jazz Fest

Award-winning vocalist hosts free conversations with innovative jazz musicians. SALIN performs Saturday, June 27 at 5:15 PM at Peter A....

62D AGO

Fringe 2026: Politicians Are Puppets mocks Ottawa city politics

Aurora Productions' satirical play lampoons local decision-making through the 2000s, from the LRT debacle to Lansdowne. The show runs at...

62D AGO

Fringe review: Crabs! The Musical commits fully to absurdity

Three mutant humanoid crabs leave their slimy home and venture into the human world in this confidently directed comedy musical.

62D AGO

Fringe review: Black Fish uses immigration borders as stage

A Saskatoon play about a young woman trapped in airport interrogation channels the urgency of refugee stories through One Thousand and...

62D AGO

Fringe show 'Gander Euphoria' celebrates queer joy with geese

The Lighter Touch Art Collective's comedic play runs at LabO through June 28, with audience participation, camp energy, and standing...

62D AGO

Civil War exhibition at Canadian War Museum reveals Canada's hidden role

"Close to Conflict" explores how the American Civil War shaped Canadian politics, military, identity, and international relations—and...