GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: The Fruit of Our Purloins
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 18, 2026, 6:08 a.m.

A Scottish Drag Queen.

This show was such a clever take on improv. Jacob Banigan, Mark Meer, and Ron Pederson took on God Is a Scottish Drag Queen and somehow made it feel like I was watching the actual show rather than an improvised version of it.

The story felt surprisingly well thought out, with strong storytelling, great pacing, and a clear sense of where everything was going. Their accents were also really convincing, and the consistency throughout the performance made it easy to stay immersed in the story. I especially enjoyed the character development and the fact that the story actually had a moral woven into it. Even though everything was being created on the spot, it felt cohesive, intentional, and genuinely entertaining. The cast did an amazing job of committing to the world they created and making the whole thing feel like a real production.

This show is definitely a must-see! If you are really craving a good movie-like storyline, and hilarious characters and jokes, this is the show for you!