The Lighter Touch
Colum, a city pigeon, is on a mission to win back humans’ love for all pigeon-kind.
With a diet of trash, cigarettes and naive optimism, this pigeon is ready for anything… except her first real audience.
Using clown, dance and completely true pigeon facts, Sarah Ivanco as Colum will have you laughing your tail feathers off!
“Sarah Ivanco was hilarious as the titular Sexy Pigeon… a fun, silly and original solo-act show that [is] a stand-out at the festival.” – Apt613
“Ivanco is undeniably endearing in her scrappy pigeon suit” – Istvan Reviews
SOLD OUT, SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE – Ottawa Fringe 2025
SOLD OUT, PATRON’S PICK AWARD – Toronto Fringe 2025
I can’t say I was a pigeon fan before, but I am now! I found this performance sincere, poignant, funny, beautiful and touching. I genuinely enjoyed the costume and make-up and my interest in clowning has been revived.
A unique and amusing experience. When the pigeon asks for volunteers, consider participating!
Was a little tough to see sometimes from further back.
Great solo show! Love the idea of a pigeon clown!
Amazing performance as a Pigeon clowning around.
Loved it.
Sexy pigeon was and enjoyable fringe watch. Very well thought out audience participation, from interactions to lighting. Would have loved to see the jokes stretched out a bit longer in the show!
Such a fun and heartfelt show! The pigeon captured our attention early and worked the crowd with ease. Heartily recommend!
Hilarious and adorable! This show got awwws and guffaws in equal measure. If you weren’t already a fan of our delightful, round, feathered neighbours this show might just convince you to reconsider how you talk about pigeons . . . and how we talk about ourselves (and our fellow humans). ♥️ Get a front-row seat for this one if you can!