Note: This calendar is not a reflection of our current availability for rentals. For our rental calendar, please see the calendar at the bottom of this page.
Aug 31 - Sept 10, 2017 Uncle Podger's Hat By Mike Hirschbach Halifax, NS Circus and Theatrics • For All Ages $12/$9 60 Min Mike Hirschbach, a former clown with the Cirque du Soleil, brings to life the story of his mentor, his eccentric Uncle Podger. The Daily News gushed that Uncle Podger’s […]
Aug 31 - Sept 10, 2017 Woody Sed By Thomas Jones Vancouver, BC Musical • For All Ages $12.00/$9.00 70 Min Woody Sed is a play about the life and times of Woody Guthrie and the songs he sang about them. It offers a cascade of 25 colorful characters, all bundled up in a true-to-life […]
Aug 31 - Sept 10, 2017 Mind Games By Jeff Newman and Hannah Rud Calgary, AB Magic • Parental Guidance $15/$12 60 Min “★★★★ - Mind Games is a highly interactive brain-bending treat.” – The West Australian "★★★★ - A magically intriguing experience." – CBC "★★★★ 1/2 - Newman will leave you scratching […]
Terra Novella Theatre presents "Guy & Doll's Utterly Awkward World Tour". Fresh off the plane from their European tour, Guy & Doll explore the spirit of adventure and romance through their most awkward encounters on the road. Their mind bending guitar riffs, blistering ukulele solos, and utterly awkward sketches have entertained from Dublin to Croatia […]
Aug 31 - Sep 10, 2017 THE RETURN written and directed by David Woods Presented by Voices Black Theatre Ensemble Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St., Hfx 70 mins Parental guidance- adult language Admission $14 | $12 From the theatre company that brought us Once: Africville Stories (2015 Fringe Festival Best Drama, Best Script Awards) […]
Fringe Sampler! The Bus Stop Theatre It’s FREE! Come check out what this festival has to offer. Each shows gets 2 minutes to show you what they are all about. Hosted by Kevin Kindred!
Tickets: http://atlanticfringe.tickethalifax.com/events/46132022/i-the-greatest-the-dan-bray-story I, The Greatest: The Dan Bray Story Starring: Dan Bray, Lesley Smith, Garrett Barker Stage Manager: Patricia Vinluan Writer/Director: Kevin Hartford Halifax, NS Comedy • Parental Guidance $10/$7 45 Min A biography written by someone with only limited knowledge of his subject, I, The Greatest tells the apparent life story of Dan Bray, […]
Learn about history one minute at a time. See all your favorites performed live on stage! We've lovingly adapted over 50 classic Heritage minutes for the medium of the stage. Heritage Minutes were an intrinsic part of Canadian television in the 90's and now you can see them performed live this fall! We're taking all […]
Fringe Talk Show Live at The Bus Stop Theatre Coop. A talk show style Q&A between Fringe Artists and Festival Chair Kevin Kindred. A great chance to hang out with fellow Fringe fans and learn more about this year's shows! Saturday September 2, 8:30pm Monday September 4, 8:30pm Friday September 8, 7pm
Saturday September 2nd, 10:30pm ELECTRIC CIRCUIT PARTY returns, this time at the Bus Stop Theatre. Electro 'n' Retro dj'd by Richie Wilcox and Chandelier. DRESS TO BE OUTRAGEOUS. DRESS TO BE COURAGEOUS. Most of all, DRESS TO DANCE. $5 cover.
Heist wants to bring you face to face with the outrageous, the sublime, the fierce and the wonderful. A live art cabaret where performers show off their most sickening talents. Featuring PRINCESS EDWARD, MANNY DINGO, DIANNE ISIS & LICKITTY SPLITT! Each performance also features a different surprise special guest! Let the children gag. This hot […]
Sept 3rd, 11:45PM The Shed By Megan McDowell Halifax, NS Comedy • Mature Audiences $10 50 Min A summer in Nictaux, NS, living with my mother and her three cats; fixing up a shed that is unavoidably and undeniably sinking into the ground. A funny story about family, identity, sadness, purpose, and Barack Obama. Bus […]
Pilates for Fringers and Fringe Artists with Alison Ward Wednesday September 6th, 10:00am Thursday September 7, 3pm The Bus Stop Theatre Un-kink yourself and feel great during this year's Fringe Festival. All that standing in line, sitting, sleeping on strange beds and performing can really send your body out of alignment. Bring your own Mat […]
Physical Theatre with Mike Hirschbach Wednesday September 6th, 1pm The Bus Stop Theatre Physical Theatre is an introduction to creating theatre and character work with a physical (not text-based) approach. This is a lively and creative entrance to acting through improvisation, movement, imagination and focus. Suitable for beginners and experienced practicioners. Mike Hirschbach is a […]
Laban Method Movement Analysis (for Actors) with Kathryn Reeves Thursday September 7, 10am The Bus Stop Theatre A system of movements to aid actors in getting into a character using their physicality, asking artists to go through and explore in the 8 different effort actions. Artists need to come with a monologue prepared. It is […]
Friday September 8, 11:45PM Come and belt your favourite show tunes with Garry Williams! A great way to celebrate with your newfound Fringe friends by raising a glass, your voice, and the roof! $5 + tips
From the Stage to the Page: Graphic Design for Theatre Colleen MacIsaac Friday September 8, 10am The Bus Stop Theatre Oftentimes an audience’s first interaction with a play will be through its poster. How do we as theatre artists make sure that this crucial first point-of-contact is something that represents the play in an appropriate, […]
Finding Balance Between Art, Money and Love 💕 with Jean-Francois Plante-Tan Friday September 8, 2:30pm The Bus Stop Theatre Art and fear, an introduction to what we are truly dealing with. How to find balance between making art, making money and being happy, success is a journey? What marketing truly means in the arts and […]
It's the annual general meeting for the Halifax Fringe! (Or technically, for the Atlantic Fringe Festival Society.) This is an opportunity for insight and input as to how the Halifax Fringe is governed, and to hold the Board accountable to the theatre community. Come hear about our activities as a Board, review our financials for […]
Over a year in the making, the Women Safe & Sound project will debut our music film and original song ‘Sisterhood’ as part of the Prismatic Festival. Join us for an interactive night of storytelling, music sharing, an exploration of our innovative project and what we’re planning next. For more info visit: http://www.musicliberatory.com/women-safe-and-sound.html TICKETS: http://prismatic.tickethalifax.com/events/
Winnipeg-based music sensation, The Mariachi Ghost, has been commissioned by the Prismatic Arts Festival to develop a new theatre / music hybrid performance: Rencor Vivo. More information: http://prismaticfestival.com/events/the-mariachi-ghost/ From driving rhythms and soaring melodies to brooding synths and dreamy vocal breaks, The Mariachi Ghost is known in Canada and United States for fusing traditional Mexican […]
Presented by StART Festival and the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op Trade School Come learn how to braid and hear why braiding is important to Mi'kmaw and Black culture! A FREE workshop facilitated by Debbie Eisan and Martha Mutale. LOCATION: Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 2158 Gottingen St. Debbie Eisan is an Ojibway Anishinabe kwe from Batchewana […]
Over the course of 10 songs, 10 small stories will be told through 10 duets with you, the audience. Created by Michael Lake Performed in collaboration with You This is a work in progress, an experiment, an idea. Admission is by donation. There will be cookies.
Votive Dance proudly presents: EAST MEETS WEST An evening of contemporary dance works by chreographers from Eastern and Western Canada, in celebration of our 5th season! September 29 & 30 @ 8pm Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St, Hfx Tickets $15 http://www.tickethalifax.com/events/47190207/east-meets-west Featuring: "What We Want" by Kathleen Doherty (Halifax) with dancers Stephanie Mitro, Georgia […]
Green collar career social with musical guest Shuvanjan Karmaker An opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and people of colour to explore careers, community, and environmental connection. Music, spoken word, refreshments and childcare provided. Show your shades of green - wear green attire or accessories! For more information, if you need a ride, or can offer a […]
Note: This calendar is not a reflection of our current availability for rentals. For our rental calendar, please see the calendar at the bottom of this page.