Lineup
BIG TEASE PREVIEW NIGHT
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 7:30 PM AT THE BMO STUDIO THEATRE
Grab a sneak peek of the Fundy Fringe! Enjoy a free preview of the 2024 lineup at the always popular Big Tease opener. The bar will be open, so grab a drink and perhaps a festival pass too!
ALL TIME GREATEST HITS!!
Greatness can come from anywhere…
FLOATER STUDIOS (EDMONTON, AB)
He is a troublemaker, a nerd, a lover, a treasure hunter, a bonafide bad boy, a cartoon enthusiast, a philosopher, an ‘80s music fanatic, a Registered Nurse, a cartoonist, a burger-loving maniac, and a man on a mission… Welcome to Steven Andrews’ All Time Greatest Hits! 4 X FESTIVAL WINNER Steven Andrews will tell you heartfelt and humorous stories from the greatest moments of his life.
TRUE JOHNER
Raw, unfiltered comedy and storytelling from Saint John’s fearless native, Jon Forward.
NO JOKES BARRED (SAINT JOHN, NB)
Jon Forward, a fearless Saint John native, returns for his sixth year with controversial stand-up comedy and shameless storytelling. Experience sex jokes, societal commentary, and embarrassing life tales. Each show features a different local comedian opening. Join us for a raw and hilarious perspective from a true Saint Johner!
THE CHASE: A LIGHT BRINGER STORY
Decisions, sacrifices and fallouts all have a way of coming full circle.
LIGHT BRINGER PRODUCTIONS (LUTZ, FL)
JIMMY ARMAGEDDON
The consequences of messing with time and order and all the infinite realities in between.
VIRGO THEATRE COMPANY (SAINT JOHN, NB)
An estranged, chaotic ex-roommate on the run; a mysterious, all-powerful artifact that manipulates space and time, and a once beautiful friendship on the brink of destruction. Nothing is what it seems. The end of the world is near indeed… This is not what Jimmy had in mind for his long weekend…
MAKING A MAGICIAN
Not everyone has what it takes.
SAWYER STANLEY MAGIC FEAT. LOGAN PIPES (SACKVILLE, NB)
Not everyone has what it takes to become a magician. The path is fraught with challenges and tribulations, like deciphering dusty magic tomes, taking care of the rabbits, and finding the playing cards everyone somehow keeps losing. In Making a Magician, an apprentice of magic strives to hone his abilities, overcome these obstacles, and achieve the ultimate title: Magician.
SPACE GAS
Stranded in space, the SS Ripper crew must fix their ship – and themselves – before time runs out!
THE “B” TEAM PRODUCTIONS (SAINT JOHN, NB)
A side-splitting sci-fi musical follows the crew of the SS Ripper, who find themselves crash-landed on an uncharted planet while attempting to rescue a stranded freighter. With the captain’s perfect mission record and the pilot’s reputation hanging in the balance, the crew must scramble to repair their ship and fulfill their mission, all while facing personal challenges and fears.
TILT
TILT A couple’s rocky domestic life takes a sudden turn when a shocking secret comes to light. What secret? You decide!
SOLO CHICKEN PRODUCTIONS (FREDERICTON, NB)
A couple’s rocky domestic life takes a sudden turn when a shocking secret comes to light. What secret? You decide! TILT is a hybrid physical theatre/improv performance where a suggestion from the audience sends the story – and characters – into an improvised tailspin!
IT’S GOOD TO BE HOME: A SING-ALONG CABARET
Home is where the harmony is.
JACQUI CLYDESDALE (SAINT JOHN, NB)
Pete Seeger once said, “The world needs songs of joy and humour and happiness.” Join a Maritime prodigal daughter as she tells stories – and leads you in some joyful tunes – exploring community, love, loss and belonging.
SAY “YES AND…” TO LOVE
Come unpack your dating app baggage in "Say 'yes and...' to Love"
Spontaneity Improv (Halifax, NS)
Come navigate the pitfalls of digital dating in “Say ‘Yes and…’ to Love”! Bring your date to a night of comedy as our duo live swipes through Tinder with you! Blending humour and romance in real-time. Come unpack your dating app baggage with ‘A very serious gaggle’.
