Well Behaved Women - Part Four
2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 16, 2026, 11:09 p.m.

Well Behaved Women-Part 4 was a lesson in awareness. It was uncomfortable and visceral and taught the audience about the realities that women face every day in our modern society in a way that we could truly understand.

The show was divided into several hilarious and dramatic skits of everyday life, it showcased the little injustices and transgressions against women that have become a natural aspect of our world. The performance was compelling and extremely well prepared.

The jokes were contemporary and witty, and delivered with excellent comedic timing by the performers. Additionally, each actor’s dedication to their character and their ability to have an impactful stage presence drew the audience into the drama of each scene. The lighting also added a beautiful effect as it guided the audience’s emotional response.

However, the sounds were often delayed or did not match the scene, and the performers’ expressions felt recited and unnatural. They also sporadically broke character, which diverted the audience’s attention from the scene. Despite this, the character dynamics were powerful and clear, effectively constructing each scene successfully.

Although the show was funny and satirical, it cut deep and truly demonstrated the destructive realities for women in our world. By exploring the nature of the patriarchy, the performance painted a stark narrative of the truth in a way that was easy to understand.

At the end of the performance, the room fell silent. The show had sent shivers up our spines and brought tears to our eyes as we finally understood the damage the patriarchy has had, and the danger of docility in the face of this injustice.

Well Behaved Women-Part 4 demonstrated that these issues are prevalent every single day, but the solidarity and connection that we have against these struggles means that we are not, and never will be, alone in this fight.