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Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe are excited to co-present a curated mini-fest, selecting the top local queer shows from the 2024 Ottawa Fringe Festival. A Jury was assembled to see the 10 local shows that self-nominated for this opportunity.
Join us to celebrate the intersections of queerness and theater!
TICKETS:
- 6:00: The City Aquarium is Proud to Present: The Marvelous Mermaids of Merriment™
- 7:30: Dressed as People – a Triptych of Uncanny Abduction
- 9:00pm: THE VEXED AND THE VIGOROUS
Access notes:
Accessible Entrances: The theatre is located on the 3rd floor. Enter through 67 Nicholas St. Please use Elevator B to access the venue. The venue has an accessible entrance at the front of the audience, and two entrances at the back of the audience that are accessed by stairs.
Accessible Washrooms: There is an accessible washroom on the same floor as the venue
Masks are strongly encouraged. N95s will be available.
Show specific triggers/known warnings:
The City Aquarium is Proud to Present: The Marvelous Mermaids of Merriment™: brief mention of fish genitals, loud noise, brief mention of suicide
Dressed as People – a Triptych of Uncanny Abduction: depictions of catholic violence against women and children, references to suicide, abduction, disappearance of a young woman, death of children, neglect of children, violence against women and children, hidden burials, use of alcohol, and the appearance (though not firing) of a vintage pistol.
THE VEXED AND THE VIGOROUS: PG13, depiction of violence, coarse language, smoke machine and strobe lights