• jurasco

Hi Folks, it’s great to be back with a new show, Control. (Where can I get some?)

For your information, I’m an organic farmer who, at one time, was a chemical farmer on the land my great-grandfather acquired in a time long gone. I’ve spent many hours sitting on a tractor, listening to CBC radio, wondering how there can be such a thing as life and what life has to say about it. I’ve made some observations, done some distilling, and am now prepared to impart what I know about Control. This is where you come in, ’cause as the band Chilliwack noted, “If there ain’t no audience, there just ain’t no show.” (Yah, I’m that old.)

• Gregoire Entertainment

Fact: Only 5% of your thoughts and actions are under your control. The remaining 95% of your mind is controlled subconsciously. Which begs the question:

Are you in control of your subconscious? Or is it in control of you?

Control, a brand-new mind-bending mentalism show from Winnipeg’s own Patrick Gregoire (who brought you Mindreader and Supernatural), explores the hidden powers of suggestion, influence and the subconscious mind. Watch as your thoughts are twisted, your choices are manipulated, and you’re left questioning who’s really in control.

Spoiler alert: your thoughts are not your own.

4 STARS “Astounding.” – Winnipeg Free Press (Supernatural – 2024)

4 STARS “Highly entertaining.” – Winnipeg Free Press (Mindreader – 2023)

• .Pinchy Productions

A chance encounter on a dating website leads to a blooming connection for two avid outdoors enthusiasts. After a memorable fishing trip, they both believe they may have found true love, until their loved ones discover the new relationship and certain choices of words lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings.

• Croakinole & Croakette

Hop into the world of Croakinole & Croakette, two musical frogs ready to leap into stardom!

With dreams of making it big in the world of frog entertainment, where Kermit reigns supreme, these lively frogs sing and hop their way through catchy tunes that range from folk to pop to rap. This high-energy 45-minute show is packed with interactive, toe-tapping beats and plenty of laughs, making it perfect for the entire family. Music lovers and frog fans alike won’t want to miss this ribbiting performance filled with heart and humour!

Croakinole & Croakette! is the creation of real-life partners in love and music Brittany and Mario Lagassé. Together, the pair bring over 25 years of professional experience in music and theatre, with performances across both Winnipeg and international stages.

• Corael Productions

Daredevils

Written by Ellen Peterson

Performed by Cora Matheson & Michael Strickland

What compels a person to gamble their life for the sake of achieving the unimaginable? What inner force propels them to traverse a narrow rope, only two and a half inches wide, suspended 160 feet above one of the world’s mightiest waterfalls?

As Jean François Gravelet aka The Great Blondin prepares his next tightrope walk across the Niagara Gorge, he encounters an unexpected challenge: the young and – female – Maria Spelterini. Daredevils delves into the high-stakes world of tightrope walking, where the real tension isn’t just on the rope but between two relentless performers, each battling for control, fulfillment and for their deepest secrets to remain untouched.

• Sour Candy Comedy

Award winning storyteller Bob Banks returns after last year’s Jenny winning, 4 star solo show – Entry Level Bob. This year he takes on much darker material by opening up about the death of his mother and the rocky relationship they shared. This show will walk the thin line between comedy and tragedy. From acid trips, jail time, and a deep love for the dumbest movie franchise of all time, this show has everything. Bob has been seen on ABC, Netflix, CMT, and YTV.

• No Cheat Codes Productions

Late-night comedy every night of the Fringe! Nothing held back in this anything-goes comedy show featuring a rotating lineup of the best stand-up comedians at the festival. All with the help of your suggestions for joke topics that will be pulled from a bucket, on the spot. Wild, unpredictable, dirty, fun!

• TBA Productions

Come be a fly on the wall as the women of the divorcee club meet. President Gloria seems consumed by wanting to throw darts at her ex. Vice President Katherine appears to be a little on edge – what has her nervous? Sweet Barbie wants to make the group kinder but what’s she really up to? Meanwhile Carol has a surprise member to introduce. What exactly have these ladies been doing? Is this really a support group or does it meet for more nefarious reasons? Will the new member, with Carol’s help, be able to discover what the club has done? Will they get a confession or is there nothing to confess?

• The DnD Improv Show

A dire prophecy foretells the rise of a tyrannical Dark Lord, destined to claim godhood and plunge the realm into eternal servitude. The only hope lies with a prophesied Chosen One who will wield the power to banish evil. Unfortunately, the ‘Chosen One’ arrives a decade late to the party, and their heroic qualifications are… questionable, to say the least.

Can the forces of good forge a hero from this unlikely soul before time runs out?

Every episode is a wild, unpredictable adventure, fuelled by unique characters, daily special guests and giant d20 dice rolls. Brace yourselves for 10 episodes of epic adventure on the DnD Improv Show!

All reviews for the past 16 years: 5 STARS

• Ross McMillan Again

DOG is a show about dogs and people, how they’re similar, how they’re different. The show considers how dogs evolved from wolves, and the many ways they impact our lives, especially our emotional lives. If you have a dog or had a dog, you’ll still learn things you didn’t know, and you’ll be invited to consider the deep mystery of the bond between people and dogs.