Confirmed Bachelor
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 17, 2026, 2:26 a.m.

As a trans person, seeing genderswap cross dressing comedy is always a risk. We have so many examples of this kind of story where gender is explored, subverted, and satirized, only to be folded up into a cishetero “happy ending”, like “sorry for the temporary disruption folks!” So you can imagine how delighted I was to see this end with a moving, authentic, and hilarious transformation!

The actors were full of energy and had impeccable comedic timing. I was laughing throughout and the gay and trans coming out scenes were genuinely moving and funny. I would love to see a show by these folks in the future.

I also want to give a shoutout to their land acknowledgment, which I feel was very appropriate and the kind of acknowledgment all historical works set in colonial times should be making.