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FRINGE at The Gargoyle - Paper Fathers: Shadows and the Songs We Leave Behind

  • The Gargoyle Theatre 585 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1Z7 Canada (map)

Venue #25, The Gargoyle Theatre

  • Thu, Jul 16 — 8:30 PM

  • Fri, Jul 17 — 6:45 PM

  • Sat, Jul 18 — 3:00 PM

  • Sun, Jul 19 — 8:15 PM

  • Mon, Jul 20 — 8:30 PM

  • Wed, Jul 22 — 5:00 PM

  • Thu, Jul 23 — 10:15 PM

  • Fri, Jul 24 — 8:30 PM

  • Sat, Jul 25 — 6:30 PM

  • Sun, Jul 26 — 1:45 PM

An exploration of fatherhood, identity and legacy through the story of a man shaped by loss and violence. Facing trauma and addiction, he chooses love and music to break the cycle and become the father he never had.

Through a mirror narrative of failure and transformation, one path reveals the cost of not changing, while the other reveals what change makes possible. At its heart, it asks: what do we carry forward, and what do we choose to leave behind?

What audiences are saying:

“A raw, honest look at fatherhood and the weight of legacy.”

“Poignant, powerful, and deeply human.”

“Heartbreaking in its truth. Hopeful in its courage.”

Director: Andrew Davidson
Cast: Tim Hogue
Dramaturgy by Andrew Davidson, Stage Manager Z. Kenneth Martin

*This Fringe show is at The Gargoyle Theatre, across from The WECC at 585 Ellice Ave. All together, Venue 25 (Gargoyle Theatre), Venue 26 (WECC Ventura Hall), and Venue 27 (WECC ACU Hall) make up the West End Fringe Hub!

Play-Drama
Length: 45 Mins
Tickets: $14
$10 at-the-door discount: 25 and under, Matinees, Seniors
Audience Classification: Mature
Warnings: This production contains themes of addiction, mental health struggles, parental loss and descriptions of child abuse. Under 14 not admitted.

TICKET INFO

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is handling all tickets.

ADVANCE TICKETS

  • Tickets are $12–$14 with a $2.50 service charge per ticket. Advance tickets are $6 for children 12 and under for Kids Venue shows.

  • 100% of tickets are available in advance for all performances.

  • Tickets on sale up to 4 hours before the start of each performance. After that, tickets are available at the door.

  • A $2 convenience fee is applied to each online order.

AT THE DOOR TICKETS

  • CASH ONLY please.

  • Tickets: $10–$14

  • Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the first performance of the day. After that, tickets go on sale 15 minutes after the start of the previous show.

  • Limit of 4 tickets per person.

  • NO service charge on door tickets.

  • Shows may sell out before door tickets are available.

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