Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 1

🎭 Join us at Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 1!
Join us for one or two shows at today's Fringe.

Today's lineup features a thought-provoking new Canadian drama, and a delightful Roaring Twenties musical comedy. Best of all, the performances are at Factory Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule
SOLD OUT 7:15 p.m.
The Vine that Withers
Drama

• An original new Canadian drama by May Tartoussy that explores timely themes of immigration, identity, economic pressure and the difficult choices people make while trying to build a life in Toronto.
• A character-driven story set in a small café, focusing on relationships and moral compromise rather than spectacle, making it a strong choice for audiences who appreciate thoughtful, realistic drama.
• Offers a perspective and set of experiences that are underrepresented on Canadian stages, examining the challenges of starting over and pursuing stability in an increasingly difficult world.
• Factory Theatre – Studio – 125 Bathurst Street (Queen-Bathurst)
• MAP
• Runtime: 60 mins
• Ends: 8:15 p.m.

9:15 p.m.
1920s Walking Around in a Dream
Musical

• Written by award-winning playwright Natalie Kaye, whose 2025 Fringe hit With Victor & Priscilla earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
• A witty Roaring Twenties musical comedy inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and Jerome Kern in new arrangements.
• Produced by Unspoken Theatre in its 15th season, making it one of the stronger pedigree musical productions at this year's Fringe.
• Video
• Factory Theatre – Mainspace – 125 Bathurst Street (Bathurst-Queen)
• MAP
• Runtime: 60 mins
• Ends: 10:15 p.m.

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🎟️ How to Attend

• Step 1: Sign up on this Meetup event page.
• Step 2: Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at (416) 966-1062.
• Step 3: After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre.
• ⚠️ Important: Signing up on this event page does not reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

💰 Cost

• Most Fringe tickets are $19 per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe.
• There is no meetup fee.

📍 Meetup Arrangements

• Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime.
• Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.