Winnipeg – Thanks to Sarasvàti Productions, transformative theatre is a staple of the artistic scene in Winnipeg. Now in its 11th year, the company is ready to launch into a new season of inspirational creativity.

Love Blooms (year-long fundraiser)

Sonya’s Flowers (1459 Main Street) has created a bouquet in the Sarasvàti Productions colours which can be purchased for $20. A portion of the proceeds ($5) from the sale of every bouquet goes directly towards supporting Sarasvàti Productions.

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.

A man and a woman are stuck in a hotel room. The two lovers, who also happen to be playwrights, are discussing their latest works in progress when they realize that they have been writing about the same story. What ensues is an impassioned search for true love and the meaning of life...

Would you like to know what really happens in the infancy of a play? If so, you will not want to miss Jem Rolls’ “The Same Joke Twice.”

WINNIPEG − Are you ready for the most exciting theatre event of the summer? Join acrobats, jugglers and lion tamers in the Exchange District tomorrow at noon, for the launch of the 2011 Winnipeg Fringe Festival.

Twenty-fourth annual festival invites theatregoers to run away with the circus.

WINNIPEG – The theme of this year's Winnipeg Fringe Festival says it all. Starting July 13, Big Top Fringe: The Greatest Shows on Earth promises 12 days of theatre without a net, astonishing outdoor attractions and thrills for the whole family.

Expect stories of identity and struggles, and for the first time, theatre for young audiences.

WINNIPEG – The ninth annual festival of plays for women promises to be awe-inspiring and emotional this year. FemFest 2011: Staging Inspiration will feature fully staged plays, readings of new work in development, four touring shows from around the world, skill development workshops, and cabarets with artists from multiple disciplines.