CRIPSiE Presents Nothing About Us Without Us
Celebrating disability arts in Edmonton
Join CRIPSiE (the Collaborative Radically Integrated Performers' Society in Edmonton) for their fall show, Nothing About Us Without Us. A dynamic and compelling dance and theatre experience, Nothing About Us Without Us includes the voices, lived experience and talents of creators, artists, performers, producers, technicians, and behind-the-scenes professionals who are disabled or experiencing marginalization, and challenges performing arts norms, cementing that the stage is a place for everyone.
Nothing About Us Without Us both marks the end of CRIPSiE's current season, and will celebrate the launch of the 2026-27 season, featuring a preview of upcoming programming.
We are excited to present works created by the following choreographers/facilitators/performers:
- Krista Lin and Alison Neuman and the Performer collaborators
- Brooke Leifso and the Performer collaborators
- Nicolle Elliot – Choreographer and solo performer - from the CRIPSiE Choreography program
- Julie Andrew - Choreographer and solo performer – from a work created during the CRIPSiE Choreography to Production program (C2P)
- Rebecca John - Choreographer and solo performer – from a work created during the CRIPSiE Choreography to Production program (C2P)
With guest performances by
- BollyWheels
- Stephanie Lilley – Viva Dance Company
There are limited tickets available, so buy yours today before they sell out.
Show Details:
The show will run approximately 120 minutes, including a brief season launch video, Act One, a short intermission, and then Act Two.
Please join us from 7-7:15pm before the show begins for some welcome music provided by Behrang Nikaeen. To read more about the instruments he is playing, please reference the program.
There is a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase on site.
Performances:
Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 1:30
PM
Light refreshments to follow in the theatre lobby after the
matinee. Join us for an afternoon reception, sponsored by Flirt, Sawmill
Catering, and Arctic Chiller.
Location:
Backstage Theatre 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
Doors open one hour before show time. The show runs approximately two hours, including a 15 minute intermission.
Access:
Full list of specific access details will be announced shortly. In the meantime, please note that ASL will be provided at both shows, as well as peer/support active listening. Audio description will be provided at one show, as well as sensory areas should folks wish to have a more relaxed environment. Wheelchair access is available through the Fringe Theatre building's front doors. CRIPSiE or Fringe staff or volunteers will be present to direct wheelchair users into the Backstage Theatre. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms on-site.
For more details, visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram, @CRIPSiE.
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Dance
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$25.00 inc $4.00 fees -
18-September 19, 2026 -
120 minutes -
02: The Backstage Theatre -
Parental Guidance (PG) -
Some content in Nothing Without Us explores potentially triggering themes, including mental health, chaos, lack of belonging, AISH and ADAP policy violence, and includes crude words and gestures. There will be counsellors on-site to provide peer support.
