Where: Various Venues in Toronto
When: July 3-14, 2024
Cost: Tickets can be purchased at www.fringetoronto.com
Details: Toronto Fringe 2024 has more masala and colour this year with 8 shows from South Asian diaspora creatives. From immersive comedy to solo storytelling & sketch to folk theatre & thrilling drama, these productions promise a rich cultural tapestry. These shows will not only entertain but also provoke thought and conversation around cultural identity, spirituality, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a cultural experience like no other at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2024.
Check out these eight unique shows:
“1 Santosh Santosh 2 Go: Tosh Finds his Groove”
Mid-level tech worker Santosh Santosh AKA Tosh has it all. A pre-approved mortgage. An AMEX Gold card. A second hand Tesla. But do you know what he doesn’t have? Love. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/1-santosh-santosh-2-go-tosh-finds-his-groove
“Aala Tamasha Aala: A Canadian Tale”
In this Tamasha style performance, we follow Abhay, once an aspiring Lavni dancer in India who finds himself a world away in Toronto. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/aala-tamasha-aala
“bol, brown boy, bol (speak, brown boy, speak)”
In this cheeky, heartfelt solo show, a lost millennial GTA brown boy speaks up about the impact of Canadian racism on his identity by weaving storytelling with the rhythms of tabla – a Northern Indian percussion instrument. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/bol-brown-boy-bol-speak-brown-boy-speak
“Colonial Circus”
An immersive comedy ride with two Bouffons who dance, sing and talk gibberish, until you get it. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/colonial-circus
“Elephant Song”
An atmospheric piece relying heavily on the elements of music and song. Inspired loosely by tradition of the qawaali, and dastangoi- it attempts to question biases, beliefs and the ignorance of the world around them. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/elephant-song
“Koli Kari”
To save his failing cooking show, Ravi is forced to reveal the secret recipe for his mouthwatering Koli Kari (Chicken Curry). https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/koli-kari
“Toba Tek Singh”
An adaptation inspired by Saadat Hasan Manto’s “Toba Tek Singh.” A political satire infused with themes of identity and belonging, this adaptation navigates the emotional journey of inmates in a Lahore asylum post the Partition of India and Pakistan, exploring the universal longing for a sense of home amidst the chaos of historic change. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/toba-tek-singh
“Yoga for Billionaires”
Hot off a successful NYC off-off Broadway run, “Yoga for Billionaires” is a 1 hour immersive comedy that pokes fun at our obsession with extreme wealth. https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/yoga-billionaires-immersive-comedy
More Info: www.fringetoronto.com