It's almost certain that many of Zebulon Pike's teachers thought his life would be full of interactions with the police. As a misunderstood child, Zebulon very early on embraced the life of a scofflaw. Not an outright criminal, but someone who never felt the rules applied to him. His teachers were right, but not in any way they imagined, or could have prepared him for. The Perp, the Victim and the Witness is a show about how the rules of society will alter your life whether you want to have anything to do with them or not.

In four acts - body, sex, love, pleasure -- veteran storytelling Arianne Shaffer (CBC, TEDx, True Stories Told Live, Replay Storytelling, The Moth), offers an authentic recounting of things lost and (re)discovered: minds, longing, body parts, hope, confidence, mojo… "A Lover Improper… Still" is one woman's global pursuit for big love and tiny spoons.

Do you remember those magical moments when your grandmother told you fairy tales, transporting you to a world of wonder?

Join Queers In Your Ears as they trade halos for horns, indulge in the seven deadly sins—and wickedly add a few of our own. After all, QIYE has always proven that a little sin never hurt anyone… much.

Join us for true stories behind the song, an evening where each song has a backstory. This electrifying storytelling experience invites musicians to 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!

In Progress gives you a sneak peek into the makings of a new solo storytelling show, working through process of creation.

Keith Brown explores what lead him to becoming a magician and storyteller, touring shows around the world.

Paul Hutcheson is a Nice Guy. At least thats what he's been told. Find out if it's true in this work-in-progress.

Finding the humour in every story is what this show is all about. Encouraging storytellers and comedians to step out of their comfort zone and deliver truly funny and entertaining stories in a unique mash-up of styles.

Storytellers will embrace the funnier aspects of their stories, while comedians will present their story in a structure quite different from what they're used to, for a unique showcase of surprising, personal, and hilarious stories.

Featuring stories from Phoebe Taylor, Asaf Gerchak, Pooja Joshi, Jonathan Barrie, Ritisha Laungani, and Carlos from Scarborough!

Is This Yours? Is a tale about seeking out unusual heroes, reconnecting strangers with their past, and the search for meaning in other people’s garbage. It’s a storytelling show that takes us deep into the brain of an optimistic board game inventor, and reveals all the ups and downs of creative life in a capitalist state. Simultaneously, life-altering human interactions experienced by the narrator are weaved throughout, emphasizing the need for human connection.

Our stories, much like us, evolve has we grow. What one story meant years ago, can find a whole new meaning today.

Join us for Unexpected Moments—true stories of tangles, twists, and turns.

Featuring stories from Ronit Rubinstein, Kalpesh Phodkar, Leslie Hetherington, Aditya Tawde, and more!

After a six -week workshop, 11 storytellers will take the stage sharing moments from their lives—giving you a glimpse of who each of them are.

Featuring stories from Carsen Cassell, Kate Cohen, Steve Austin, Joy Aziza, Cam Garbutt, Diane Janisse, Kriti Jindal, Glaister Leslie, John Lueck, and Karin Fekko!

Life is full of questions—but what happens when the search leads somewhere unexpected?

Join award-winning podcast The Story Collider for their live storytelling show where Scientists and storytellers will take the stage to share true, personal stories about the moments that sent them searching. From surprising discoveries to life-changing realizations, these stories reveal the curiosity, uncertainty, and humanity behind science. Funny, moving, and deeply relatable,

The Story Collider transforms science from something you learn about into something you experience. No lectures. No slides. Just great stories about science and the people behind it.