Boys' Club
On his 2022 single “Easier to Shout”, rapper Alick Mac offered a self-reflective yet holistic critique of modern masculinity, blending personal experience with social commentary. Following the re-election of Donald Trump and the rise of the online manosphere, Alick delves further into his examination of masculinity with "Boys' Club". In a show that placed second as the 2025 Nanaimo "Pick of the Fringe", Alick mixes personal anecdotes and original songs to offer reflections on misogyny, mental health and masculinity. Described by Yvette Dudley Neuman - the Nanaimo Fringe Artistic Producer - as “timely, powerful and socially resonant”, Alick muses on everything from the dangers of Deepfake technology to male friendship dynamics. Delivering an urgent and timely message, “Boys’ Club” takes stock of a bleak present while offering an aspirational vision of the future.
Boys' Club is a one man show by rapper Alick Mac. During the show, Alick performs songs about masculinity. These songs are about the pain that men feel, and how this pain comes from men pushing down their emotions. Alick also performs songs about the pain inflicted on women by men. Alick explains the inspiration behind his tracks before performing them. He often relates his work to a book he has read, or a real life experience he has had. Visuals appear on the projector behind him during his performance. These visuals are sometimes songs lyrics, but other times can be quotes or definitions.
Playwright: Alick Mac
Cast: Alick Mac
Website: https://alickboysclub.com
Instagram: @alickmac
Facebook: Alick Mac
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Music/Musical Theatre
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$15.00 inc $5.00 fees -
14-August 22, 2026 -
60 minutes -
04: MacEwan Fine Arts Walterdale Theatre -
Parental Guidance (PG) -
Show Contains: Adult Language/Content, Death, Drugs/Alcohol, Mental Illness/Disorders, Political Content, Sexual Content, Sexual Violence, Suicide
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