Colin Keeps It Fresh
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 14, 2026, 2:01 p.m.

The show was dominated by Gordon’s Big Bald Head, and Colin Mochrie felt more like a supporting player than the main attraction. I was disappointed that there was so little opportunity to see Colin do what he does best.

The performance focused on one central idea and was stretched out for the entire hour. Unfortunately, I didn’t find the direction that Gordon' Big Bald Head took the show particularly funny, and as it continued, the show became increasingly long and tedious rather than entertaining. The other performers did not connect with me, and I found much of the humor and performance style difficult to enjoy.

Improv is unpredictable, and not every show will appeal to every audience member. However, when a show is promoted around a performer of Colin Mochrie’s caliber, I expected to see substantially more of him and his particular brand of comedic talent.

If I had wanted to see Gordon’s Big Bald Head, I would have bought a ticket to see their show. I specifically paid to see Colin Mochrie perform and I left feeling that I got very little of what I came to see.