Events
You can purchase individual tickets to each show, or buy a day pass for each day of the festival.
Individual Tickets are $20 | Day Passes are $30
All shows are taking place at Burdock | 1184 Bloor Street West.
Wednesday | February 26

REPLAY STORY FEST OPENING NIGHT
Magical Moments
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm
Join us for the opening night of Replay Story Fest with Magical Moments — true stories of memorable, marvellous and meaning memories.
Experience captivating true tales of cherished memories, life-changing marvels, and deeply meaningful encounters.
Journey through the magic of storytelling, where every moment captivates you with heartwarming humanity and a dash of enchantment.
Thursday | February 27

THE STORY COLLIDER
Atypical
Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm
The Story Collider returns to Replay Story Fest sharing true, personal tales of science, discovery, and defying norms.
From unexpected discoveries to defying the norms, five storytellers will take you on a journey through the unusual, the exceptional, and the one-of-a-kind moments that shaped their lives.
Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a story lover, or just looking for a night out that’s unexpected, this show is for you.
Hosted by Misha Gajewski and Sara Mazrouei.

INNERGENERATIONAL
Album Release
Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm
Exploring themes of identity, intergenerational trauma, and healing, Anto Chan’s debut album invites audiences into a powerful and relatable experience.
Featuring musical performances by the brilliant Aiko Tomi and hosted by the charismatic Hannia Cheng, the evening promises a dynamic fusion of art forms that celebrate heritage, self-love, and legacy.
Join Anto and his InnerGenerational team for an unforgettable night where humour, emotion, and creativity intertwine in a unique and inspiring performance.
Friday | February 28

THINGS MY DAD KEPT
Ronit Rubinstein
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm
What happens when, 12 years after losing someone you love, you discover that they documented every moment of your life (in triplicate)?
A storytelling show about the ways we show love and the ways grief evolves — the things we forget and the things that are worth keeping.
*This piece was developed in part within Nightwood Theatre’s Creatryx 3.0 Unit.

MUSICAL MUSINGS
Stories behind the song
Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm
Join us for an electrifying storytelling experience where musicians will take you on an intimate journey through the stories behind their songs.
From heartwarming to hilarious, each tale uncovers the profound connections between their music and themselves, leaving you moved, inspired, and yearning to learn more!
Saturday | March 1

QUEERIN’ WHAT YOU’RE HEARIN’
Queers in Your Ears
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm
Join us for an electrifying storytelling experience where musicians will take you on an intimate journey through the stories behind their songs.
From heartwarming to hilarious, each tale uncovers the profound connections between their music and themselves, leaving you moved, inspired, and yearning to learn more!

DON’T FEED THE VULTURES
Jillian Welsh
Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm
A comedic one hour storytelling show of embarrassing truths and questionable real life choices, all brought to light through the neurodivergent diagnostic process. No the title is not a metaphor, it’s literal, and very good advice.
Written and performed by Jillian Welsh.
Sunday | March 2

SPONTANEOUS TRUE TALES
An evening of improv, stories, risk and reward?
Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm
Join host Christel Bartelse and four talented storytellers, each with a wealth of experience in improv, as they take the stage to share true, personal tales — completely unprepared and off the cuff.
Just moments before stepping up, each storyteller will get a prompt from the audience and have 8-10 minutes to craft and deliver a captivating, impromptu true story, live!
What could go wrong?

REPLAY’S 9TH ANNIVERSARY
Second Chances
Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm
It’s our birthday!
No seriously, today is Replay Storytelling’s actual birthday. We launched this show on March 2, 2016 — 9 years ago!
Come celebrate with us as we bring you stories of do-overs, new beginnings, starting from scratch… and maybe a twist
We’re shaking things up… just a tiny bit… because one or two of these stories is not actually true… and it’s up to you to find out who is the trickster on our stage.