Awkward Hug

“THIS ONE’S THE REAL THING. GO SEE IT.” - Colin Thomas

★★★★★ “AWKWARD HUG DELIVERS IN EVERY WAY” - Vue Weekly

★★★★★ “SPECTACULAR... WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, CRY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.” - Gigcity

★★★★1/2 "SENSITIVE, SHARP & NEVER SAPPY" - Winnipeg Free Press

★★★★ "BEAUTIFUL & TENDER" - CBC Manitoba

★★★★ "BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED...WITH EBBS AND FLOWS BETWEEN HUMOUR AND HEARTACHE" - Theatre In London

“...BEAUTIFUL, GENTLE SOLO SHOW...BRING SOMEONE YOU LOVE.” - Kathleen Oliver (The Georgia Straight)

Award-winning actor, writer and storyteller Cory Thibert embodies his 19-year-old self as he uncovers the truth behind what sets his family apart. This coming of age story with a twist explores how having parents with disabilities challenges what a “normal” family can look like.

 

Director: Linnea Gwiazda

Writer/Performer: Cory Thibert

Dramaturge: TJ Dawe

Composition/Sound Designers: Gary Thibert & dumbpop (Matthew Ariaratnam)

Technician/Lighting Designer: Keagan Ada-Jane Elrick

Photography & Promotional Design: LOG Creative Bureau

Produced by: O Albatross

 

WINNER - Best Storytelling / Spoken Word Show - Victoria Fringe Festival

WINNER - BC Touring Council Award - Vancouver Fringe Festival

WINNER - Spirit of the Fringe - Tilee Awards (London, ON)

SOLD OUT - Edmonton, Winnipeg & Victoria Fringe Festivals

CRITICS PICK - Now Magazine (Toronto, ON)

RUNNER UP - Best Solo Show - Victoria Fringe Festival

NOMINEE - Best English Production - Frankie Awards (Montreal, QC)

NOMINEE - Best Visual Identity - Frankie Awards (Montreal, QC) Content

Warning: Description of sexual activity, coarse language & an instance of loud music.