HAGS
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 15, 2026, 7:52 p.m.

"Age is just a number, so just change it!" is one of the many lines of a very uproarious comedy play about three witches from the same coven trying to come to terms with their age during Dru's Spawn Day. With their rivals, the Warlocks (Ptuh), lurking in the background, and the Fates looking for their new replacement, H.A.G.S find themselves having more to worry about than just getting older.

One of the most charming details about this production would be its props. They are just as charmingly ridiculous as the witches themselves, especially the beautifully crafted Book of Spells, which screams each time it's being opened or closed. Something I noticed as well was the cauldron itself. To me, it was so funny that it would spit out other props. It was the cherry on top. The attention to detail that this show has was absolutely immaculate, and it makes the world of H.A.G.S feel more playful and alive and real. You felt like you were down on the stage with them.

Bea was totally one of my favourite characters, mostly because of how effortlessly she delivered some of the funniest jokes in the show. Her character also has multiple unexpected reveals about herself and her backstory, which is why you should totally check out this show if you want to find out more about them. I was really struck by her hair situation, to say the least. If this doesn't convince you to watch, then I don't know what will.

One line that has stuck with me was the idea that someone could be "too old for a rickety rat" (or something along those lines). Yet, if this show proves anything, it is that you are never really too old to have fun, be ridiculous, or even find yourself caught in a little bit of mischief. Age may be a number, but this show makes a pretty convincing argument for simply not minding those changes. It's not like you have to tell your age to anyone; as they said, all witches look the same anyway.