[Photo ID: Four people shown from their mouths to their ankles. From left to right; a person saturated in red holding a keytar, two people in the centre saturated in purple one is holding a cardboard box with the text OUT! on it the other is standing slightly behind them and to the left holding them from behind, both are smiling, the person on the right is saturated in light blue with their arm held up by their head as if dancing. At the bottom of the image is a red multi point star with the text; Nov. 9th-11th Arts Court. The images are on a teal background. Text reads: Up & Coming, a night of queer theatre by emerging artists. Levity Theatre & Trip the Light Theatre.]

Are you ready for the queer double-bill of your dreams? Join emerging companies, Levity Theatre and Trip the Light Theatre, for an evening of laughs, original music, dancing, and gay old times. On tap are two new plays, both alike in queerness, playing at Arts Court Theatre from November 9th-11th. Come on out and support work by 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and help keep the indie Ottawa theatre scene thriving! 

Can’t get enough of us? You’re also invited to a free super-special-dance-party-extravaganza on closing night! Admission is included in your ticket - so all you have to do is stick around after the performances on November 11th. We can’t wait to party with you!

Thursday:

7:00PM Doors Open

7:30PM Nuit (60 minutes)

8:30PM Intermission

8:50PM la•bel (90 minutes)

10:20PM End of the Event

Friday:

7:00PM Doors Open

7:30PM la•bel (90 minutes)

9:00PM Intermission

9:20PM Nuit (60 minutes)

10:20PM End of the Event

Saturday:

7:00PM Doors Open

7:30PM la•bel (90 minutes)

9:00PM Intermission

9:20PM Nuit (60 minutes)

10:20PM The After Party

12:00AM End of the Event

THE LINEUP:

la•bel 

by Eve Beauchamp and directed by Caity Smyck

Levity Theatre Co. levitytheatre.ca

Couple Beatie and Eleanor have decided to uproot their life and move to a new city. While Eleanor goes to her new job each day, Beatie is left alone to sort out their home. Newfound isolation finds Beatie confronting uncomfortable memories of their past and reconsidering everything about themselves and their identity. As Eleanor comes home every day, Beatie tries to communicate their feelings to her, but conversations that should be about their gender identity end up being about unpacked boxes and furniture.

An exploration of transness told through original music, movement, and humour.

This project is supported by: 

NUIT

Trip the Light Theatre

A clubbing experience unlike any other! Follow four queer characters as they stumble and sing their way through a night out, the cycle of partying on full, messy display. Interconnected vignettes full of bright lights, deep talks and hilarious pitstops showcase the show's themes of friendship and identity, accompanied by dance and movement that lets our protagonists express their personal journeys. Grab a drink, a super cute top, and get ready for a night you'll never remember.

Up & Coming Out is generously supported by the Ottawa Fringe Festival.

Accessibility

The Arts Court is located at 2 Daly Ave. And is also accessible from 10 Daly Ave and 67 Nicholas St. Please click here for the Google Map. 

The accessible entrance is located to the left of the stairs past the art sculptures. There are light green doors at the end of the alleyway. You will need to ring the doorbell for someone to come and open the door for you.

Arts Court Theatre has an accessible entrance. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Arts Court Building. Please use Elevator B.

Assisted listening devices are available at request.

How to get here:

Bus: I can take any bus or O-Train route to The Rideau Center.

Drive: I can drive to the Ottawa Fringe. I can park at the Rideau center, Ottawa U parking lot, City hall parking lot or other paid lots.

Hot Tip: City Hall has free parking after 6 pm and on weekends (about a 10 minute walk to the festival).

Walk: If I live downtown I can walk to the Arts Court or Courtyard.

Bike: I can bike to the Fringe. There are bike locks on 2 Daly Ave by the art sculptures on the left hand side.

Please note that there have been bicycle thefts. Lock your bike up well. 

How to buy tickets:

Regular single tickets are $30. I can either purchase my tickets:

• Online: here on our online ticketing system

• In-Person: if tickets are still available I can buy them at the door 1 hour prior to the show. I can pay with a debit card, credit card or cash.

I can either print my tickets at home or bring them with me on my smartphone. I should make sure I have either my printed or digital ticket with me.

Questions about your tickets? Email eve@levitytheatre.ca