Kitsune
Created by Kaylie Kreatrix and Graham Cuthbertson | Produced by Key Creations | Origin: Ottawa, Canada
La Nouvelle Scène – Studio A
Show Details
In the land of Japanese folklore, Kitsune fox are renowned for their shape-shifting abilities, their many tails, and the mischief they create. What adventure will this Kitsune go on, and who will she meet?
Showtimes
- Thursday June 12th6:30 PM
- Saturday, June 14th9:30 PM
- Sunday, June 15th2:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 18th7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 21st7:30 PM
- Sunday, June 22nd2:00 PM
Transporting the whole family through storytelling, circus, and puppetry, this show is an exploration of the rich land that is Japanese folk tales, deities, and superstitions.
Kitsune is an all-ages circus and puppet show that explores the rich world of Japanese folklore. Have you heard of the Kitsune? There are many stories of this famous shape shifting fox, and this performance tells one like no other. A show that is full of grace and surprise, laughter and learning, follow the mysterious Kitsune fox as she brews up some mischief. Known as being tricksters, or lovers, or even posing as royalty, the lore of the Kitsune has us asking ‘what in life is actually not as it seems?’.
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Magical and educational! I had a blast!
This show genuinely awakened a sense of childlike wonder in me that I had not felt in a while. While using simple puppetry and tricks, Kitsune is able to create a unique world onstage where foxes talk, dragons fly, and sock puppets are sock puppets. The blend of beautiful music, sound, and visuals creates an amazing any-age show that highlights the difficulties of growing up to create your own identity as an adult.
I really found this to be such a wonderfully visual piece. I found the story was a bit short but the visuals are amazing. I also learned a lot too, so this is worth every penny.
I fell in love with the artist’s show last year, Kimiko, and Kitsune is a beautiful complement to the artist’s portfolio. Kitsune is a gentle and serene walk through Japanese folklore as told through puppetry and circus performance. I thought so many elements of this play were so well thought-out (the fox and the mice segment in particular was so charming)and the atmosphere at Nouvelle Scene really complemented the story. Definitely kid friendly AND adult-friendly, as well. A must-see for sure!
Here’s a review from Apt613
https://apt613.ca/fringe-2025-kitsune/
A beautiful piece by a talented performer! Was a delight to watch, left me awestruck several times. A perfect example of Fringe.
Beautiful and magical are two words you’ll see a lot in the reviews already here – and those yet to come – because they’re the perfect description.
Skillful puppetry, sleight of hand, dance, and storytelling come together in a show as fun for four year olds as forty.
My only complaint is that I’ll be thinking about the dragon for a long long time.
Truly professional performer- next level!
This is the ‘can’t miss’ show.
Two Paws Up!
– Max of Rideau Street