Softie
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:53 a.m.

This show was peak fringe. I went in not really knowing what to expect other than the show’s description piqued my interest and it was billed as a clown show. I left barely understanding or being able to describe most of what I saw, but do know I left entertained. Today’s show started with audience participation by a strange gent - his dad just died and his aunt sent him a WILD text calling out his behaviour. Hard to tell if it was a plant or just another strange fringe moment but Tim rolled with it leaning into his Softie persona. There’s physical comedy, stand up, video elements, balloon art, crowd work, lots of consent. Definitely not a show for everyone as evidenced by the grandmother and grandson who walked out after the first 20 minutes. But if you’re in for a slightly raunchy, yet endearing, funny show get your ticket for this ride.