Lipsync Diaries of a Gay Boy
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 17, 2026, 1:59 a.m.

For all the people who've felt othered in their life, and those who found an outlet or a sense of safety through theatre, you’re certain to find connection with Lipsync Diaries of a Gay Boy. Robbie Harrison, the creator and star of the show, has felt that way too, and he’s here to share his story with you. Lipsync Diaries of a Gay Boy is a comedic but heartfelt journey through the childhood of, well, a gay boy. Specifically, Harrison tells us his story by walking us through his many, many videos lipsyncing to musical theatre songs that he filmed throughout a year of middle school. No one ever enjoys looking back on themselves at fourteen, so Harrison’s boldness in his sharing is something to be admired. The performer shares many personal elements of his childhood, from his desire to like Nirvana to the first person he came out to. He tackles the subject material with grace and a lighthearted charm, but an ability to drop quickly into the more emotional reality of the situation. Lipsync Diaries is a coming out story different from any other you may have heard, spiced with just enough comedy and just enough honesty that you know it must all be true.