2024 Holdovers

Aug 28 (Wed) 7:00PM | Aug 29 (Thu) 9:00PM

Heartichoke Arts | Vancouver, CA | Cabaret/Variety 

Venue #01: ATB Westbury Theatre (10330 84 Ave NW)

“The Queen troubadour of intelligent black-comic sex balladry” (Edmonton Sun) returns with her newest collection of silly, subversive, and spicy multi-genre songs. Featured on CBC, SiriusXM, JFL Vancouver and more. Juno nominee Comedy Album of The Year (2021). Be amongst the first to hear what will become her next album.

CAST Shirley Gnome | RATING Adult | SHOW CONTAINS Adult Language/Content, Cartoonish Violence, Death, Drugs/Alcohol, Nudity, Political Content, Religious Content, Sexual Content, Sexual Violence, Violence | WEBSITE shirleygnome.com/titularcharacter.html

Aug 28 (Wed) 9:00PM | Aug 29 (Thu) 7:00PM

HEYwire Theatre | Edmonton, CA | Comedy/Drama

Venue #01: ATB Westbury Theatre (10330 84 Ave NW)

Do you believe in true love? Meet Odette – a chain-smoking half-swan, half-ballerina desperately on the hunt for her one true love to save her from a life of limbo. Come down to the lake, let Odette show you around en pointe, and declare your undying love for her so she can get out of this living hell? 5 STARS – The LIST UK

PLAYWRIGHT Lauren Brady | CAST Lauren Brady | DIRECTING CONSULT Nicole Maloney | DESIGNER Sound Design: Autumn Strom, Set Design: Meegan Sweet, Special Thanks to: Michael Kennard, Karen Hines & Joel Sims | RATING Adult | SHOW CONTAINS Adult Language/Content, Sexual Content | WEBSITE laurenbrady.ca/heywire/

Aug 30 (Fri) 7:00PM | Aug 31 (Sat) 9:00PM

Walters and Watt | Edmonton, CA | Music/Musical Theatre

Venue #01: ATB Westbury Theatre (10330 84 Ave NW)

Bethandreth and Cownow have been alone together in the wilderness for a long time, though they may as well be anywhere, because they follow the same strange routine every day. When a new discovery stirs them to relocate, a bizarre and beautiful pilgrimage ensues. Featuring new theatrical folk music by Walters & Watt.

PLAYWRIGHTS Jacquelin Walters & Michael Watt | DIRECTING CONSULT Nicole Maloney | CAST Michael Watt, Jacquelin Walters | STAGE MANAGER Kade Mazury | RATING PG | SHOW CONTAINS Adult Language/Content, Cartoonish Violence, Death, Nudity, Sexual Content

Aug 30 (Fri) 9:00PM | Aug 31 (Sat) 7:00PM

Keith Brown | London, CA | Magic

Venue #01: ATB Westbury Theatre (10330 84 Ave NW)

Award-winning magic & storytelling from Fringe veteran Keith Brown. Chosen Toronto’s best magician… & he’s not even from Toronto! This is Keith’s 50th fest. 2x Best magic Show Orlando Fringe “Very Entertaining” – Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland. “You’re Incredible” – Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters. “WOW!” – Joe Thornton, NHL.

PLAYWRIGHT Keith Brown | STAGE MANAGER Steph Taylor | RATING Family Friendly WEBSITE KeithBrown.ca

AUG 30 (Fri)
Rat Academy: 5:00PM
Big Business: 7:00PM
Marv n’ Berry Presents: Trash Pony: 9:00PM

AUG 31 (Sat)
PLAYS BY BOTS: 7:00PM
Rat Academy: 9:00PM

SEPT 1 (Sun)
Rat Academy: 7:00PM

Find out more about Rapid Fire Theatre.

AUG 27 (Tue)
Bright Lights: 7:00PM
Accidental Beach: A Previously Improvised Musical: 9:00PM

AUG 28 (Wed)
ROB AND CHRIS (BOBBY + TINA) – A NEW MUSICAL: 7:00PM
Bright Lights: 9:00PM

AUG 29 (Thu)
Alison Wunderland: 7:30PM

AUG 30 (Fri)
Alison Wunderland: 7:30PM

Find out more about Varscona Theatre.