Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 3

🎭 Join us at Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 3!
Join us for one, two, three or four shows at today's Fringe.

Today's lineup features four highly original comedies exploring vampires, young adulthood, storytelling, and the challenges of identity, family and belonging.

Best of all, all performances are at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District, so there's no need to travel between venues.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule
2:30 p.m.
The First Vampire
Comedy

• Created by Ryan Gladstone and Monster Theatre, one of Canada's most acclaimed Fringe companies, known for audience favourites such as Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, and the Grant Canyon mysteries.
• Gladstone has built a reputation for transforming historical subjects into smart, hilarious theatre, earning multiple five-star reviews and praise from critics across Canada and the U.S.
• A clever blend of literary history, comedy and gothic horror, exploring the true origins of the vampire myth through the famous circle of Lord Byron and his contemporaries.
• Soulpepper Theatre – Michael Young Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
• MAP
• 60 mins
• Ends: 3:30 p.m.

4 p.m.
CUSP
Comedy

• Created by emerging theatre company TMI & Co., featuring a large ensemble cast and an original script that explores the anxieties, friendships and uncertain futures of young adults.
• A relatable coming-of-age story about life choices, relationships and identity, tackling themes that resonate across generations despite being set among twenty-somethings.
• One of the more ambitious ensemble productions at the Fringe, offering character-driven storytelling rather than a solo show or stand-up format.
• Soulpepper Theatre – Weyni Mengesha Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
• MAP
• 60 mins
• Ends: 5 p.m.

6:15 p.m.
Ooga Chaka
Comedy

• A clever and highly original comedy that explores the origins of storytelling and theatre itself, making it especially appealing to audiences who love the performing arts.
• Features an experienced creative team, including directors Steven Hao and Allison MacKenzie, and a large ensemble cast tackling an ambitious, comedy-driven concept.
• Combines absurd humour with thoughtful reflections on creativity, collaboration and artistic ambition—subjects that resonate strongly with theatre lovers and Fringe audiences alike.
• Soulpepper Theatre – Michael Young Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
• MAP
• 60 mins
• Ends: 7:15 p.m.

8 p.m.
NOSTOS
Comedy

• Written and directed by Mohammad Yaghoubi, one of Iran's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, whose work has been produced internationally and is known for tackling complex social and political issues through deeply human stories.
• Explores timely themes of identity, immigration, family and the impact of political upheaval in Iran, offering a perspective rarely seen on Toronto stages.
• Combines dark comedy with emotionally resonant storytelling, making it one of the most intellectually ambitious and culturally significant productions in this year's Fringe.
• Soulpepper Theatre – Michael Young Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
• MAP
• 75 mins
• Ends: 9:15 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.