Ten-year-old Timal lives in a small Fijian village with her grandmother and her beloved father (Bappu). Life would be perfect if he did not have to immigrate to Canada without her. But he tells her that he will write and that they will be reunited soon. As the years pass, the crushed little girl becomes a beautiful young woman who never lets go of her father’s promise...

Most stories on immigration focus on the experiences of those who make the move to other countries. But, what happens to the people who are left behind? “Under the Mango Tree” answers this particular question. In this compelling tale, audience members are given the unique opportunity to witness and understand the dreams of millions of families in search of better opportunities and lives.

“I have come to believe that there are infinite passageways out of the shadows, infinite vehicles to transport us into the light.” - Martha Beck

If you had a butterfly net, what would you do with it? Ava has decided that she would use hers to catch the shadows floating around her. Unfortunately, some of them seem to have a mind of their own and will stay out of reach. So, Ava will have to make do with what comes her way...

They can deliver babies and impersonate piranhas. They can re-invent history and re-make “Glee”. The local quintet of comedians that makes up Hot Thespian Action is back to the Winnipeg Fringe Festival for the fifth time. And trust me when I tell you this: The young artists are wild. But they are wild in a delightful way.

In a perfect world, there would be neither racism nor homophobia. And no woman and girl would be kidnapped or sold into organized crime rackets in major cities. Unfortunately, our world is profoundly imperfect and human trafficking remains one of the most lucrative businesses ever invented by mankind.  

“Animelle! 1 euro per kilo” offers a rare but vital glimpse into the daily lives of a couple of victims of human trafficking in New York City. Victims who must sell their bodies for a living and give away their hard-earned money to their ‘protector’ Marco.