2026 Nanaimo Fringe Info

Congratulations to The Most Important Job in the World by Ambitches Performance Co and writer Abigail McCorquodale, winner of the 2025 Nanaimo Fringe Festival’s Pick of the Fringe Award! Chosen by audience votes, this unforgettable show captured hearts with its bold storytelling, sharp wit, and fearless performance. The production exemplified what Fringe is all about—pushing boundaries, sparking laughter, and leaving audiences buzzing long after the curtain call. We’re thrilled to celebrate Ambitchous for bringing such talent and energy to our 15th anniversary festival. Bravo to the team behind The Most Important Job in the World—you truly made your mark on the Fringe stage!  
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2025 Festival Show Listings
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Percolate
Produced by Pacific Coast Stage Company, Nanaimo BC

60 Mins, PG-13 

PERCOLATE two plays - one café A theatrical duet steeped in intimacy, blurring the lines between performance and reality. Conversation is brewing at White Rabbit Café. Come curious, leave stirred—and maybe laughing into your latte.

All show dates and times are at 
The White Rabbit Cafe, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo 

* Wednesday Aug 13th at 6:45PM (Pay what you will!)
* Wednesday Aug 13th at 8PM
* Thursday Aug 14th at 6:45PM                   
* Thursday Aug 14th at 8PM

FOR MORE INFO & BIOS 
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SPECIAL EVENT: Staged Reading of Suddenly 50

90 Mins, 16+
Content Warning: Substance Use, Strong Language

SUDDENLY 50, written and performed by playwright Nicolle Nattrass (Plawrights Guild of Canada). Directed by T.J. Dawe. This is a staged reading of funny and authentic play about a woman coming to terms with a mid-life crisis as she enters
"Season" 50 of her incredible life.

MULTIPLE VENUES - show dates and times are at:
 
The Attic , 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo   *Stair Access only*  
& 
Selby Station Stage, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo


* The Attic - Sunday Aug 10th at 7:30PM
* Selby Station Stage - Saturday Aug 16th at 5PM
* Selby Station Stage - Sunday Aug 17th at 4PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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Theoxenia
 Ouroboros Theatre, Duncan

60 mins, PG-13
Content Warning: Strobe Lights, Fog, Mature Subject Matter

 A dysfunctional throuple gets thrown into chaos when a trio of sadistic gods: Widdershins, Klondike, and Ha-Ha Main, invades their apartment and demands hospitality.

**Winner of Pacific Coast Stage Company's Trans Artist Scholarship, generously donated by an Anonymous Nanaimo Resident

All show dates and times are at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

Friday Aug 8  at 3PM
* Saturday Aug 9 at  8:30 PM
* Sunday Aug 10 at 3PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 3PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at  5PM

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 The First to Stand
 Sadeghi Productions, Nanaimo BC

60 Mins, 18+
Content Warning:: Abuse Subject Matter, Strong Language, Mature Themes

 A gripping psychosexual drama following a young actress on the brink of her off-Broadway debut. As her relationship with a powerful man fractures, the line between her role and reality violently dissolves.

All show dates and times are at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo

* Friday Aug 8 at 6PM
* Saturday Aug 9th at 5:30PM
* Wednesday Aug 13 at 3:30 PM
* Thursday Aug 14 at 3:30PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 5:30PM 

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CLUE: The Burlesque Show
Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue, Nanaimo

60 Mins, 18+
Content Warning: Nudity, Violence

 Combining razor-sharp wit, vintage flair, and sinfully stylish striptease, "Clue: The Burlesque Play" is where campy crime meets cabaret—perfect for lovers of laughter and lipstick, with side of provocative crime.

**Winner of Pacific Coast Stage Company's Indigenous Artist Scholarship, generously donated by PCSC.

All show dates and times are at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

* Friday Aug 8th at 9PM
* Tuesday Aug 12 at 8PM
* Wednesday Aug 13 at 5:30PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 9:30PM
* Saturday Aug 16th at 7PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIOS 
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The Most Important Job in the World
Ambitchious Performance Co, Nanaimo BC

60 Mins, PG-13
Content Warning: Coarse Language

 After an unexpected guest is brought in to speak at a high school’s career day, a group of high-achieving young women is asked to challenge their perceptions of society and each other by asking one, simple question; What really is the most important job in the world?

All show dates and times are at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

* Saturday Aug 9th at 3:30PM
* Sunday Aug 10th at 7:45PM
* Tuesday Aug 12th at 5PM
* Thursday Aug 14th at 8:30PM
* Sunday Aug 17 at 5:15 PM

FOR MORE INFO & BIOS 
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  Boy’s Club
  Alpamac Records, Comox

60 mins, 18+
Content Warning:: Sexual Assault Themes, Domestic Violence, Suicide, Sexism, Death

 Mixing personal anecdotes with original songs, rapper Alick Mac expands on ideas introduced in his award-winning song “Easier to Shout”. In a urgent, timely message, Alick offers reflections on rape culture, misogyny and mental health.

All show dates and times are at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

* Sunday Aug 10th at 5PM
* Wednesday Aug 13th at 8:30PM
* Thursday Aug 14th at 5:30PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 7:30 PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 9PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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Superliminal
 Ask For Improv, Nanaimo

60 Min, PG-13
Content Warning: Mature Language and Themes

Ask For Improv presents: SuperLiminal - A completely improvised in front of your very eyes and ears show! You will laugh, cry, and maybe - even be exhale from your nostril lightly.

All show dates and times are at Port Lobby, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

* Friday Aug 8 at 4:30PM
* Saturday Aug 9th at 7PM
* Tuesday Aug 12th at 6:15PM
* Thursday Aug 14th at 7PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 3:30

FOR MORE INFO & BIOS 
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 The Syllabus
 Morbidelli17 Productions, California, USA

60 Mins, PG-13
Content Warning: Coarse Language

Public displays of affection! Mass shootings! Drugs, deities - it's the first day of college, and Prof. G explains why you can't send naughty photos to your classmates and how to out-run the criminology students.

All show dates and times are at Port Lobby,  125 Front Street, Nanaimo 

* Friday Aug 8th at 7:30 PM
* Sunday Aug 10th at 6:15PM
* Wednesday Aug 13 at 7PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 4:30PM
* Sunday Aug 17 at 3:45PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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The Storyteller’s Smithy : Forging Narratives
Imaginary Worlds Tours, Gibsons BC

60 Mins, 16+
Content Warning: Coarse Language and Mature Themes

No two shows are the same in this unique performance. Spoken Word artist and educator Danika Dinsmore weaves audience input into a one-of-a-kind collective tale. An improvisational, insightful, and interactive journey into the storytelling process

All show dates and times are at The Attic , 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo 
*Stair Access only*

* Friday Aug 8th at 5:30PM
* Saturday Aug 9th at 7:30PM
* Thursday Aug 14 at 8PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 7:15 PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 6:45PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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Costco Heartbreak
Cheeky Dog Productions, Victoria BC

60 mins, All Ages

A storytelling show about first love, second chances and shopping in bulk. Jon David shares "moments of vulnerability from his past that are easy to relate to" (Edmonton Journal).

All show dates and times are at The Attic , 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo 
*Stair Access only*

* Friday Aug 8th at 7:15PM
* Saturday Aug 9 at 3:45PM
* Saturday Aug 9th at 9PM
* Sunday Aug 10 at 12PM
* Sunday Aug 10 at 6PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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Mark 1
Thomas Bates Productions, Ontario

60 mins, Pg-13

Don't miss out on a unique theatre experience, where you will see and hear the gospel of Mark, this ancient story full of love and betrayal, and the adventure of a group of people from 2000 years ago! If you like counter-culture, this is for you. Come and see and hear.

All show dates and times are at The Attic , 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo 
*Stair Access only*

* Wednesday Aug 13th at 8PM
* Thursday Aug 14th at 5:30PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 8:30PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 9:30PM
* Sunday Aug 17 at 1PM

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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100Mls or Less: Confessions of a Pat Down Expert
Darren Miller, Victoria BC
60 Mins, PG
CW: Course Language and Themes

Confiscated shampoos, awkward pat-downs, and a decade of reflection—comedian Darren Millar hilariously unpacks 12 years in airport security with sharp wit, heart, and stories you won’t hear at the
boarding gate. Buckle up!

All show dates and times are at The Attic , 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo 
*Stair Access only*

* Saturday Aug 9th at 5:45
* Sunday Aug 10th at 2PM
* Wednesday Aug 13 at 5:30PM
* Friday Aug 15 at 5:30PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 8:15PM

FOR MORE INFO & BIO
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Between Trains
Diamond Sky Theatre, Nanaimo BC

60 mins, Pg-13
Content Warning: Mild Sexual References

Late, harried and stressed, young professional Gemma is in no mood to share a train station bench with outrageously eccentric Pam, who seems bent on making her very bad day even worse.

All show dates and times are at Selby Station Stage, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo  

* Saturday Aug 9th at 2PM
* Sunday Aug 10th at 4:30
* Thursday Aug 14th at 3PM
* Saturday Aug 16 at 2PM
* Sunday Aug 17th at 2:30PM 

FOR MORE INFO & BIOS 
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