We at Nanaimo Fringe are excited to announce this year’s performances lineup!
Theoxenia
Ouroboros Theatre, Duncan
60 mins, PG-13
CW: 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.
Performance dates at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8 – 3PM
- Saturday Aug 9 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday Aug 10 – 3PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 3PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 5PM
The First to Stand
Sadeghi Productions, Nanaimo BC
60 Mins, 18+
CW: Abuse, 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.
Performance dates at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8 – 6PM
- Saturday Aug 9th – 5:30PM
- Wednesday Aug 13 – 3:30 PM
- Thursday Aug 14 – 3:30PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 5:30PM
Clue the burlesque show
Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue, Nanaimo
60 Mins, 18+
CW: 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.
Performance dates at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8th – 9PM
- Tuesday Aug 12 – 8PM
- Wednesday Aug 13 – 5:30PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 9:30PM
- Saturday Aug 16th – 7PM
The Most Important Job in the World
Ambitchious Performance Co, Nanaimo BC
60 Mins, PG-13
CW: Course 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?
Performance dates at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Saturday Aug 9th – 3:30PM
- Sunday Aug 10th – 7:45PM
- Tuesday Aug 12th – 5PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 8:30PM
- Sunday Aug 17 – 5:15 PM
Boy’s Club
Alpamac Records, Duncan
60 mins, 18+
CW: Sexual Assault, 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.
Performance dates at Port Mainstage, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Sunday Aug 10th – 5PM
- Wednesday Aug 13th – 8:30PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 5:30PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 9PM
Superliminal
Ask For Improv, Nanaimo
60 Min, PG-13
CW* 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.
Performance dates at Port Lobby, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8 – 4:30PM
- Saturday Aug 9th – 7PM
- Tuesday Aug 12th – 6:30PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 7PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 3:30
The Syllabus
Morbidelli17 Productions, California, USA
60 Mins, PG-13
CW: Course 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.
Performance dates at Port Lobby, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8th – 7:30 PM
- Sunday Aug 10th – 6:15PM
- Wednesday Aug 13 – 7PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 4:30PM
- Sunday Aug 17 – 3:45PM
The Storyteller’s Smithy : Forging Narratives
Imaginary Worlds Tours, Gibsons BC
60 Mins, 16+
CW: Course Language and Mature Themes
No two shows are the same in this unique performance. Spoken word artist and edutainer Danika Dinsmore weaves audience input into a one-of-a-kind collective tale. An improvisational, insightful, and interactive journey into the storytelling process
Performance dates at The Attic 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8th – 5:30PM
- Saturday Aug 9th – 7:30PM
- Thursday Aug 14 – 8PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 7:15 PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 6:45PM
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).
Performance dates at The Attic 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Friday Aug 8th – 7:15PM
- Saturday Aug 9 – 3:45PM
- Saturday Aug 9th – 9PM
- Sunday Aug 10 – 12PM
- Sunday Aug 10 – 6PM
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.
Performance dates at The Attic 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Wednesday Aug 13th – 8PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 5:30PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 8:30PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 9:30PM
- Sunday Aug 17 – 1PM
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!
Performance dates at The Attic 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Saturday Aug 9th – 5:45
- Sunday Aug 10th – 2PM
- Wednesday Aug 13 – 5:30PM
- Friday Aug 15 – 5:30PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 8:15PM
SPECIAL EVENT: Staged Reading, Suddenly 50 Written and performed by acclaimed B.C playwright Nicolle Nattrass. Directed by T.J. Dawe.
90 Mins, 16+
Content Warning: Substance Use, Strong Language
A funny and authentic play about a woman coming to terms with a mid-life crisis as she enters “Season” 50 of her incredible life.
Performance dates at different venues – The Attic, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C and Selby Station Stage, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- The Attic – Sunday Aug 10th 7:30PM
- Selby Station Stage – Saturday Aug 16th – 5PM
- Selby Station Stage – Sunday Aug 17th – 4PM
Between Trains
Diamond Sky Theatre, Nanaimo BC
60 mins, Pg-13
CW: 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.
Performance dates at Selby Station Stage, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Saturday Aug 9th – 2PM
- Sunday Aug 10th – 4:30
- Thursday Aug 14th – 3PM
- Saturday Aug 16 – 2PM
- Sunday Aug 17th – 2:30PM
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.
Performance dates at White Rabbit Cafe, 321 Selby Street, Nanaimo B.C
- Wednesday Aug 13th – 6:45PM (Pay what you will)
- Wednesday Aug 13th – 8PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 6:45PM
- Thursday Aug 14th – 8PM
Don’t forget to get your button for out of theater Fringe activities and workshops! For $5 you can have access to any of our out of show artist workshops and live music. Hope to see you all there and binging the fringe!
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