Aaron Wylder ¨Brand New TV" Canadian Tour 2026 w. Bennett Mitchell @ The Aviary! $12 advance // $15 @ the door Doors @ 7:30
The Aviary
June 18 7:30 pm June 19 7:30 pm June 20 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm June 21 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm Performances at the Westbury Theatre – 10330 84 Avenue A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Directed and Choreographed by Martin Galba, who is the distinguished recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Originally from Slovakia, Martin’s career in the arts as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer has been steadily building since the early 2000s. Music Direction by Brad Heintzman, who graduated with honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto and Grant MacEwan University Music Program. Founded in 1977, EMT’s mission is – “Providing the highest quality instruction in musical theatre performance techniques”. Every year, the bar is raised a bit higher, and we are committed to continuing EMT’s proud tradition bringing vitality and artistic excellence to our classes and productions. Don’t miss out on this family friendly musical celebration! Tickets are $35.00 for Adult and $30.00 for Senior/Student, with special pricing of $20.00 for youth 12 years and under. Tickets available at the Fringe Box office. For more information about Edmonton Musical Theatre and Crazy for You, go to www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.com.
Westbury Theatre
Ready to take your first step into drag? Drag Bootcamp is a five-week workshop series designed for aspiring drag performers, no experience required. This is your chance to learn the fundamentals of drag and become your dream queen, king, thing, or something entirely your own. Led by a curated lineup of local Edmonton drag artists, these workshops will introduce you to the essentials of building a drag persona, developing your look, and bringing your performance to life. At the end of the five weeks, there will be a dazzling live showcase performance at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns for participants to show off what they have learned. Class is in session, darlings. For a full list of facilitators, see here: fringetheatre.ca/q2q Your workshops include: July 2: Drag Makeup 101 July 9: Costuming 101 July 16: Wigs and Hair 101 July 23: Performance 101 July 30: Plus, a Drop-In Work Period July 31: Show Time! Tickets are all Offer What You Will. Only 20 spots are available (10 Kings, 10 Queens).
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Class is over. Now it's time to show us all what they've learned. Join us for our Drag Bootcamp - Showcase, starring Edmonton's hottest up and coming Drag Queens and Kings.
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Ellen Froese At The Aviary! w. guests TBA $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors at 7:30
The Aviary
Important: Please note, participants can only purchase tickets until June 20th, a welcome package will be sent by the instructors upon registration and must be reviewed prior to attendance. Introduction to the expected vocabulary and choreography concepts that are the mainstay of Theatrical and Cinematic Intimacy. This will include Boundary Clarity and the 5 C’s of Intimacy work (Choreography, Consent, Context, Communication and Closure.) Focus will be on Masking, Stacking and Distracting as techniques as well as how Breath, Eye Contact, Targeting and Levels of Physical Pressure and how they can be used as tools. Discussions about our role in stage rehearsals, from preproduction to final performance, and for film, from first contact to post production, will be briefly explained. On the feet choreography experiences will be part of the training. Janine Waddell A Director and accredited Movement Instructor since 1991, Janine has also been certified as an internationally recognized Advanced Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada and the Society of Australian Fight Directors and as an Actor Combatant with Society of American Fight Directors, the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Nordic Stage Fight Society. Janine was awarded the first ACTRA Alberta Intimacy Coordination contract and has choreographed the violence and/or intimacy for over 100 stage and film productions. She was a member of the Musical Theatre Performance Faculty at MacEwan University, a FDC JP Fournier Award recipient and Sterling nominated Fight Director. In 2021, she founded Theatrical Intimacy Laboratory with the goal of sharing skills focussed on artist led advocacy and simplifying the intimacy choreographic process. Previous choreographic credits include; Dark Match (Dept. 9), Under the Banner of Heaven (Disney), Billy the Kid (MGM), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (FreeWill Players) and Carmen (Edmonton Opera). Shawna McGill-Legault Shawna McGill-Legault is a seasoned Intimacy Coordinator, movement professional, stunt performer, and actor whose work brings safety, clarity, and confidence to intimate storytelling across film and television. With a background spanning intimacy coordination, stunt work, health and safety supervision, and on-screen performance, she is known for her collaborative, performer-centered approach. Shawna is deeply committed to consent-based, trauma-informed practice, working closely with directors, actors, and production teams to establish clear boundaries, communicate choreography, and maintain high standards of professionalism and respect. Her intimacy coordination credits include feature films In Cold Light and Reminders of Him, as well as scripted television series The Abandons (Netflix), Fargo (MGM), and My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix), supporting both performer safety and storytelling integrity. With a foundation in stunt performance and movement, Shawna brings clarity and repeatable choreography to intimate scenes and is known for her calm presence and integrity on set. Photo by BB Collective Photography Tickets are Pay What You Can. The suggested price is $50.00 but any amount is accepted.
Studio Theatre
This month, the team at Fringe has joined in on the production. We're bringing you a special evening of queer nerdiness! When: Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7pm, with drinks available all night)Where: The Lobby at Fringe Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, 10330 84 Ave NW, EdmontonHow Much: Offer What You Will Zita Dube-Lockhart — Your Brain On Bonds: Community, Connection, and the Science of Resilience The Science of Resilience explores how stress shapes our minds, bodies, and communities, and why human connection plays in resilience, healing, and growth. Bio: Zita (they/she) works at the intersection of mind, body, social environment, and clinically significant levels of overcommitment. They hold an MA in Counselling Psychology and an embarrassingly complicated relationship with their voicemail. Zita is a co-owner of Action Potential Fitness, co-founder of the Centre for Trauma Informed Fitness, and a counselling therapist at the Alberta Wellness Centre for Eating Disorders, bouncing between roles in what can only be described as interdisciplinary chaos. You can call Zita many things...but they’d really rather you text instead. Instagram: @the.fitnessanarchist, @actionpotentialfitness, @cftif_canada Evan Westfal — The relationship between homosexuality and fecundity: Why Being Gay Helps a Species Survive and Reproduce In this talk, Evan explains to you why being gay really helps different animal species survive. Have you ever wondered why homosexuality has persisted through millions of years of evolution? Shouldn't being gay lead to less reproduction? Is being gay natural? All these answers and more will be offered in a talk that is playful, intellectual, and hella gay! Bio: Evan Westfal (he/him) is the Programs Manager for the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity housed within the University of Alberta, he chairs the Rainbow Alliance Youth Edmonton Committee, and has served as a curriculum advisor for the Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN). Basically, Evan is professionally gay! Instagram: @evanwestfal Allison Hadley: The Rainbow Connection – Exploring the intersections between queer culture and nerd culture. When a queer person does not have any 2SLGTQIA+ mentors or community in their life, how do they find belonging? It is often in the safe(r) spaces of nerdy fandoms where acceptance in fantasy settings can turn into a sense of real life belonging. Why are so many trans people drawn to Deep Space Nice and Fallout: New Vegas? Is Dungeons and Dragons inherently queer? The answers may not be as simple as you think. Bio: Allison Hadley is a podcast host, author, activist and drag performer. She is passionate about building community resilience through queer joy. She is also a big ol’ nerd who grew up on science fiction and tabletop roleplaying games.
Lobby
Aaron Wylder ¨Brand New TV" Canadian Tour 2026 w. Bennett Mitchell @ The Aviary! $12 advance // $15 @ the door Doors @ 7:30
The Aviary
June 18 7:30 pm June 19 7:30 pm June 20 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm June 21 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm Performances at the Westbury Theatre – 10330 84 Avenue A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Directed and Choreographed by Martin Galba, who is the distinguished recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Originally from Slovakia, Martin’s career in the arts as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer has been steadily building since the early 2000s. Music Direction by Brad Heintzman, who graduated with honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto and Grant MacEwan University Music Program. Founded in 1977, EMT’s mission is – “Providing the highest quality instruction in musical theatre performance techniques”. Every year, the bar is raised a bit higher, and we are committed to continuing EMT’s proud tradition bringing vitality and artistic excellence to our classes and productions. Don’t miss out on this family friendly musical celebration! Tickets are $35.00 for Adult and $30.00 for Senior/Student, with special pricing of $20.00 for youth 12 years and under. Tickets available at the Fringe Box office. For more information about Edmonton Musical Theatre and Crazy for You, go to www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.com.
Westbury Theatre
Ready to take your first step into drag? Drag Bootcamp is a five-week workshop series designed for aspiring drag performers, no experience required. This is your chance to learn the fundamentals of drag and become your dream queen, king, thing, or something entirely your own. Led by a curated lineup of local Edmonton drag artists, these workshops will introduce you to the essentials of building a drag persona, developing your look, and bringing your performance to life. At the end of the five weeks, there will be a dazzling live showcase performance at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns for participants to show off what they have learned. Class is in session, darlings. For a full list of facilitators, see here: fringetheatre.ca/q2q Your workshops include: July 2: Drag Makeup 101 July 9: Costuming 101 July 16: Wigs and Hair 101 July 23: Performance 101 July 30: Plus, a Drop-In Work Period July 31: Show Time! Tickets are all Offer What You Will. Only 20 spots are available (10 Kings, 10 Queens).
Lobby
Class is over. Now it's time to show us all what they've learned. Join us for our Drag Bootcamp - Showcase, starring Edmonton's hottest up and coming Drag Queens and Kings.
Lobby
Ellen Froese At The Aviary! w. guests TBA $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors at 7:30
The Aviary
Important: Please note, participants can only purchase tickets until June 20th, a welcome package will be sent by the instructors upon registration and must be reviewed prior to attendance. Introduction to the expected vocabulary and choreography concepts that are the mainstay of Theatrical and Cinematic Intimacy. This will include Boundary Clarity and the 5 C’s of Intimacy work (Choreography, Consent, Context, Communication and Closure.) Focus will be on Masking, Stacking and Distracting as techniques as well as how Breath, Eye Contact, Targeting and Levels of Physical Pressure and how they can be used as tools. Discussions about our role in stage rehearsals, from preproduction to final performance, and for film, from first contact to post production, will be briefly explained. On the feet choreography experiences will be part of the training. Janine Waddell A Director and accredited Movement Instructor since 1991, Janine has also been certified as an internationally recognized Advanced Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada and the Society of Australian Fight Directors and as an Actor Combatant with Society of American Fight Directors, the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Nordic Stage Fight Society. Janine was awarded the first ACTRA Alberta Intimacy Coordination contract and has choreographed the violence and/or intimacy for over 100 stage and film productions. She was a member of the Musical Theatre Performance Faculty at MacEwan University, a FDC JP Fournier Award recipient and Sterling nominated Fight Director. In 2021, she founded Theatrical Intimacy Laboratory with the goal of sharing skills focussed on artist led advocacy and simplifying the intimacy choreographic process. Previous choreographic credits include; Dark Match (Dept. 9), Under the Banner of Heaven (Disney), Billy the Kid (MGM), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (FreeWill Players) and Carmen (Edmonton Opera). Shawna McGill-Legault Shawna McGill-Legault is a seasoned Intimacy Coordinator, movement professional, stunt performer, and actor whose work brings safety, clarity, and confidence to intimate storytelling across film and television. With a background spanning intimacy coordination, stunt work, health and safety supervision, and on-screen performance, she is known for her collaborative, performer-centered approach. Shawna is deeply committed to consent-based, trauma-informed practice, working closely with directors, actors, and production teams to establish clear boundaries, communicate choreography, and maintain high standards of professionalism and respect. Her intimacy coordination credits include feature films In Cold Light and Reminders of Him, as well as scripted television series The Abandons (Netflix), Fargo (MGM), and My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix), supporting both performer safety and storytelling integrity. With a foundation in stunt performance and movement, Shawna brings clarity and repeatable choreography to intimate scenes and is known for her calm presence and integrity on set. Photo by BB Collective Photography Tickets are Pay What You Can. The suggested price is $50.00 but any amount is accepted.
Studio Theatre
This month, the team at Fringe has joined in on the production. We're bringing you a special evening of queer nerdiness! When: Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7pm, with drinks available all night)Where: The Lobby at Fringe Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, 10330 84 Ave NW, EdmontonHow Much: Offer What You Will Zita Dube-Lockhart — Your Brain On Bonds: Community, Connection, and the Science of Resilience The Science of Resilience explores how stress shapes our minds, bodies, and communities, and why human connection plays in resilience, healing, and growth. Bio: Zita (they/she) works at the intersection of mind, body, social environment, and clinically significant levels of overcommitment. They hold an MA in Counselling Psychology and an embarrassingly complicated relationship with their voicemail. Zita is a co-owner of Action Potential Fitness, co-founder of the Centre for Trauma Informed Fitness, and a counselling therapist at the Alberta Wellness Centre for Eating Disorders, bouncing between roles in what can only be described as interdisciplinary chaos. You can call Zita many things...but they’d really rather you text instead. Instagram: @the.fitnessanarchist, @actionpotentialfitness, @cftif_canada Evan Westfal — The relationship between homosexuality and fecundity: Why Being Gay Helps a Species Survive and Reproduce In this talk, Evan explains to you why being gay really helps different animal species survive. Have you ever wondered why homosexuality has persisted through millions of years of evolution? Shouldn't being gay lead to less reproduction? Is being gay natural? All these answers and more will be offered in a talk that is playful, intellectual, and hella gay! Bio: Evan Westfal (he/him) is the Programs Manager for the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity housed within the University of Alberta, he chairs the Rainbow Alliance Youth Edmonton Committee, and has served as a curriculum advisor for the Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN). Basically, Evan is professionally gay! Instagram: @evanwestfal Allison Hadley: The Rainbow Connection – Exploring the intersections between queer culture and nerd culture. When a queer person does not have any 2SLGTQIA+ mentors or community in their life, how do they find belonging? It is often in the safe(r) spaces of nerdy fandoms where acceptance in fantasy settings can turn into a sense of real life belonging. Why are so many trans people drawn to Deep Space Nice and Fallout: New Vegas? Is Dungeons and Dragons inherently queer? The answers may not be as simple as you think. Bio: Allison Hadley is a podcast host, author, activist and drag performer. She is passionate about building community resilience through queer joy. She is also a big ol’ nerd who grew up on science fiction and tabletop roleplaying games.
Lobby