Venue 2 – ODD Box

God, that’s funny

Christina Muehlberger

  • 12 + fees
  • 45m
  • M

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From dreams of marital sex with the youth group hottie to picturing purity as a half-eaten sandwich, God, That’s Funny explores growing up in the Pentecostal church. A seasoned comedian, Christina’s stories will have audiences laughing as they ask if you can ever leave a church that had you lighting Avril Lavigne tickets on fire and yelling “you know what’s not complicated? My love for the Lord!”

Created by Christina Muehlberger

Performed by Christina Muehlberger and Alli Harris

Directed by Emma Ferrante

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Content Note: Sexual content with references to discussions of sex in the church and sexual assault.

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Hi, How Are You?

Angelina Wehbe & Vanessa Onukagha

  • 12 + fees
  • 60m
  • PG

Nothing is more frustrating than being told the customer is always right.

Gwen finds herself stuck in a storage room with new hire Noah. Her willingness to keep working is challenged when he invites her to reminisce on their past interactions with customers. In a frenzy of panic, questioning and genuine laughter, Gwen re-evaluates her life plan. The only thing stopping her is a broken lock.

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Anatolia Speaks

Kenneth Brown

  • 12 + fees
  • 50m
  • PG

Critics say…“Brilliant…” “…a masterpiece…” “theatre that can actually make a difference.” A new Canadian working at Superstore Anatolia cheerfully addresses her ESL class. But questions about her past in Bosnia elicit a darker story of struggle and survival. Candice Fiorentino gives “an absolutely brilliant performance…” in “…a play that celebrates the power of the human spirit.”

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This is a play about a survivor of a war.

No latecomers.

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming a Woman

Dianne Skoll

  • 12 + fees
  • 50m
  • 14+

Follow Dianne’s journey through gender transition and into the world of standup comedy. The production covers a multi-decade search for identity, authenticity and happiness. We follow Dianne’s growth as a woman and a comedian; it’s the story of her comedy and the comedy of her story.

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Content Note: This standup sets will include some mature language, although only the occasional word. It will also include some references to sexual content.

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RELIQUARY

Scott McClelland

Reliquary: a container for sacred objects. Yet some things should never be opened.

Scott McClelland brings forth from his mysterious Wunderkammer cursed relics that seem to have a life of their own. A mixture of Magic, Theatre and Classic Horror LIVE on stage!

Scott McClelland has had TV Specials on A&E, The National Geographic Channel and TLC… Experience his newest production RELIQUARY!

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Content warning: Mature Language

There are a few times the audience is brought up for participation. There is mild profanity a couple of times in the show, but nothing bad. 

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At The Table with Keith Brown

Keith Brown

  • 12 + fees
  • 60m
  • G

Get close-up and personal with Keith Brown, world-class magician and VIP entertainer. He has inspired wonder in over 22 countries & counting! Chosen Toronto’s BEST magician & he’s not even from Toronto…

“Very Entertaining” – Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland

“You’re Incredible” – Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

“WOW!” – Joe Thornton, NHL

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Content Notes: Card tricks and storytelling. 

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Eleanor’s Story: An American Girl In Hitler’s Germany

Ingrid Garner

Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s best-selling memoir, detailing her youth as an American caught in WWII Berlin, adapted into an internationally award-winning performance by her granddaughter Ingrid Garner. 5-STARS “A rare intimacy, superb storytelling and a truly important story to tell.” – Adelaide Theatre Guide “BEST OF FEST” Edmonton Fringe 2015 SOLD OUT Winnipeg, Edmonton, & Adelaide Fringe 2015

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Contains sexual violence.

Content Notes: This show discusses and describes disturbing war time events and death. There are references to suicide and sexual assault. 

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Please note that the transcript is not available for this show, however Eleanor’s memoir is available for purchase here. 

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TED HALL: The True Story Of The American Teenager Who Gave The Atom Bomb To Russia.

Jem Rolls

  • 12 + fees
  • 60m
  • 14+

New York, October 1944. The youngest Physicist in the American Atomic Bomb Project asks himself the very serious question: will the world’s future be safer if he gives the Bomb to the Russians? And he does. The true story of Ted’s astounding life. From the creator of THE WALK IN THE SNOW. ***** CBC, ***** Global. 5 sellouts, Ottawa Fringe 2019. 5 sellouts Edmonton, 9 Winnipeg.

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No latecomers.

This show doesn’t have a transcript or additional access information available. For more information about accessibility at the Ottawa Fringe Festival, you can check out the Access page which also outlines Accessible Show listings. Please click here. 

Please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend all Ottawa Fringe Festival shows and events.