A Sexy Pigeon Show
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:32 p.m.

I never thought I would say this, but I am now emotionally invested in a pigeon. A city pigeon. A city pigeon named Colum that is wanting to be the next star at the city fountain, to be exact.

A Sexy Pigeon show is a quirky, witty, and surprisingly energetic performance that turns an ordinary city pigeon into a hilarious theatrical experience. Sarah Ivanco brings so much energy to Colum, completely committing to the character and her mission to win back humanity's love for pigeons.

Some of the jokes had me absolutely hollering, especially the Gorillaz joke, as a Gorillaz fan myself, while others didn't land quite as well. Even so, Sarah's energy kept the show moving, and her audience interactions were something I definitely wasn't expecting. They made the performance feel spontaneous and kept everyone laughing in their seat.

And somehow, I actually learned a lot about pigeons. From the whole "rats with wings" reputation to the fact that pigeons and humans have something important in common: we both eat our feelings. Who knew?

A Sexy Pigeon Show is weird, playful, and full of personality. Not every joke landed for me, but when they did, they REALLY did. This was a very good show, and definitely one I won't be forgetting anytime soon.