God the Daughter

Growing up Catholic, as a girl, is confusing. What we are asked, no told, to believe takes a mountain of FAITH. Set in 1960s-70s Edmonton, this is a comedic, musical show recounting my journey from believing I was THE second coming to ..... losing my religion.

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Colin Thomas

2025 Vancouver Fringe

Sept. 8, 2025, 8:58 p.m.

In her monologue, Patricia van der Meer reveals that, when she was five or six, she believed she was the second coming of Jesus Christ. Then she got a pair of red Buster Brown shoes and loved them so much she realized she was vain — not holy.

That’s about it.

There’s that bit of quirkiness in God the Daughter but, as van der Meer describes how she lost her Catholic faith, there’s no discovery, no fresh insight. Yes, Catholic relics are creepy. Yes, it sounds like a lot of the saints were mentally ill. Yes, the Catholic church discriminates against women. We know all that.

There’s some charm in van der Meer’s humble performance, but there’s nothing to see here, folks. Move along.

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Sue McIntyre

2025 Vancouver Fringe

Sept. 8, 2025, 1:47 a.m.

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Patricia tells her story of growing up Catholic, with humour, compassion, and lots of original songs. Whatever your faith story (or no story at all), this show offers themes from the heart of growing up human and looking for meaning in the universe. Definitely recommend.