Patrick is kind, soft-spoken and sincere; Inside/Out is his real-life story of years spent in and out of Canada’s penitentiary system.

And that’s the thing – you look at Patrick and think, ‘this guy robbed a bank?’

Thursday Aug 16
7:00pm

A man like no man, the internationally infamous, award-winning, festival favourite with the finest collection of classic comedy variety acts in the world!

Friday Aug 17
3:00pm

Gabriola favorite Cayla Brooke (Eva Cassidy – How Can I Keep From Singing) returns, with a musical excursion into the meaning of Divalicious and following your dreams, backed by a stellar four-piece band.

Poignant, cheeky, and out of your seat cheer-worthy.

Friday Aug 17
6:30pm

Gabriola performer Melanie Teichroeb’s new work!

Wealthy Viking warrior Ingrid—a killer on the battlefield—is killing it on the self-help celebrity circuit. But she stumbles when battling her own inner demons.

Saturday Aug 18
3:00pm

A multimedia journey into the heart of the tsunami

Garcia Marquez meets Miyazaki, through the eyes of a talking fish.

A one-woman show with original stop-motion animation and musical score.

Saturday Aug 18
6:30pm

Fly to the future in a live cartoon action comedy adventure from Australia and Japan.

Featuring a hip soundtrack, happening films, a horrifying sword box, and even a hilarious stuffed toy fight.

 FREE FAMILY SHOW
Sunday August 19
11:00am

Award-winning performer Tayo Aluko ( Call Mr. Robeson ) returns to Gabriola.

An exploration of colonialism and the struggle for freedom – with songs, through the story of Tunji Sowande, the first black judge in the UK.

**** First rate … A fascinating show.”
—The Guardian

Sunday Aug 19
3pm

Join acclaimed author, CBC broadcaster, and North Shore ranconteur-extraordinaire Grant Lawrence for a fun-filled evening of stories and songs.

With special musical guests Kathryn Calder (the New Pornographers), Dustin Bentall, and Nick Thomas.

Sunday Aug 19
6:30pm