Venue 6: St. Ann’s
St. Ann’s Auditorium (835 Humboldt)
Venue sponsored by the Provincial Capital Commission.
Burning Brothels: Sex and Death in Nevada
By Katherine Glover
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Solo Comedy • 60 minutes
PG 14+ (Coarse Language, Adult Themes)
$11 All Seats/Door • $9 Student/Senior • Advance +$2
WARNING: These stories are not about sex. They are about arson, murder, bribery, corruption and greed. Well, okay, and maybe a little bit of sex. A one-woman show about the history of the only U.S. state with legal prostitution. “Her engaging stories will keep you hooked.” – See Magazine; “Best of the Fringe” – L’etoile Magazine
Thu, Aug 25, 8:15 PM
Sun, Aug 28, 3:30 PM
Mon, Aug 29, 7:00 PM
Thu, Sept 1, 6:00 PM
Sat, Sept 3, 8:45 PM
Sun, Sept 4, 2:00 PM
SmartArse
Rob Gee • Leicester, UK
Comedy/Spoken Word • 60 minutes
Adults Only (Coarse Language)
$11 All Seats/Door • Advance +$2
An exhilarating story of several childhoods from the creator of fringe hit Fruitcake. ★★★★★ “Be prepared to be blown away!” – CBC; ★★★★★ “Exuberant… wild… wonderful‚ socially incorrect… genius!” – Winnipeg Free Press; ★★★★★ “Brilliant!” – Uptown Magazine, Winnipeg; ★★★★★ “Hilarious… my abdominal muscles deserve an apology!” – Times Colonist. 100% sold out at the Winnipeg Fringe
Sat, Aug 27, 9:30 PM
Mon, Aug 29, 8:45 PM
Wed, Aug 31, 8:15 PM
Thu, Sept 1, 9:30 PM
Sat, Sept 3, 4:45 PM
Sun, Sept 4, 7:45 PM
Spitting In The Face Of The Devil
John Montgomery Theatre Company • New York, USA
By Bob Brader
Drama • 80 minutes
Adults Only” “Coarse Language, Adult Themes
$11 All Seats/Door • $9 Student/Senior • Advance +$2
In this daring, uplifting and comedic solo show, acclaimed New York monologist Bob Brader tells the gripping, totally true story of discovering that his charismatic ex-Marine father is a pedophile. Hailed as “brilliant” and “unforgettable.” Winner of Best Show of the London Fringe; ★★★★ “Masterful storytelling!” – The Beat Magazine; ★★★★ “Eighty minutes of brilliance!” – Arts in London. Directed by Suzanne Bachner
>>FringeExtra: Bob Brader’s Blog
Sat, Aug 27, 5:30 PM
Sun, Aug 28, 7:00 PM
Wed, Aug 31, 6:00 PM
Fri, Sept 2, 7:45 PM
Sat, Sept 3, 6:30 PM
Sun, Sept 4, 3:45 PM
The Sparrow and the Mouse – Creating the Music of Edith Piaf
Sisterscene • New York, NY/St. Albert, AB
By Melanie Gall
Musical • 60 minutes • All Ages
$11 All Seats/Door • $9 Student/Senior • Advance +$2
Edith Piaf is an icon, France’s greatest popular singer. However, few people know about her best friend and half-sister Simone, who devoted her life to Piaf. The enduring friendship of these two women is an incredible (and true!) story, spanning over 25 years. Featuring Piaf’s most popular songs, including Dans les Prisons de Nantes and Hymne l’Amour.
Sat, Aug 27, 7:45 PM
Sun, Aug 28, 5:15 PM
Tue, Aug 30, 9:00 PM
Thu, Sept 1, 7:45 PM
Sat, Sept 3, 1:15 PM
Sun, Sept 4, 12:15 PM
Zack Adams: Love Songs For Future Girl
Weeping Spoon Productions • Australia
Musical Comedy Cabaret • 55 minutes
PG 14+ (Coarse Language)
$11 All Seats/Door • Advance +$2
What happens if the girl you think is ‘The One’ turns out not to be? Dumped, depressed and slightly drunk, Australian actor/comedian Zack Adams figures that if you can’t laugh at yourself, you may as well let an audience do it for you. A Comedy Cabaret about love, loss, heartbreak and growing bad ginger beards. “Laugh? I nearly died…” – The West Australian. Nominated – JUST FOR LAUGHS Award – Montreal Fringe 2011
Thu, Aug 25, 6:30 PM
Sun, Aug 28, 9:15 PM
Tue, Aug 30, 7:30 PM
Fri, Sept 2, 6:00 PM
Sat, Sept 3, 3:00 PM
Sun, Sept 4, 6:00 PM
