Cathexis Theatre

Cathexis Theatre Cathexis Theatre is an independent Edmonton based company dedicated to creating brave, eccentric new works.

We emphasize humour embedded in darkness and shed light on commonly misunderstood or disregarded issues.

All I can say is THANK YOU Edmonton Fringe Theatre! The last tickets to the world premiere of Side Effects are GONE! The...
08/22/2026

All I can say is THANK YOU Edmonton Fringe Theatre! The last tickets to the world premiere of Side Effects are GONE! The entire run is now sold out! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This has been our first ever total sell out of a show and we are so honoured that you have decided to join us in this incredible show.

If you are bummed out that you missed out on Side Effects I have 1 more way you could see it! We will be livestreaming our final performance on Sunday, August 23 at 5pm on Youtube! Want to see it? Donate to our GoFundMe and thats' where you will find a link to the livestream!

https://gofund.me/ad694d6ba

Your donation will go towards covering production costs of Side Effects and help keep independent theatre alive in Edmonton! Any dollar amount is welcome and helps keep brave, eccentric, new works like Side Effects hit the stage.

Thank you again to all of our followers, audiences, donors, sponsors, family and friends! Your support means the world to us!

It's the final weekend of the Edmonton Fringe Theatre festival! After our second dark day Side Effects is back and ready...
08/21/2026

It's the final weekend of the Edmonton Fringe Theatre festival! After our second dark day Side Effects is back and ready to close out this awesome festival!

Today's show is sold out (THANK YOU!) but you do have 3 more chances to see this brand new dark comedy musical on Saturday and Sunday!

Showtimes:
Saturday August 22 @ 2pm (tickets almost gone!)
Saturday August 22 @ 8pm (limited tickets!)
Sunday August 23 @ 5pm (limited tickets!)

Get you're tickets while you still can!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What have people been saying about Side Effects?
"It gave me chills in the best way."

"Clever, funny, and emotionally charged!"

"My mind has been turning nonstop since we left the theatre on Wednesday, and I cannot say enough about how incredible this show is!"

"Side Effects provides a strong commentary on the world of animal testing and gives audiences a good time and a resonant theme throughout."

"This musical was clever, funny, dark, and very well put together."

"This play was so captivating..."

We are SOLD OUT for our August 19 and 21 show. Thank you so much for all of your support Edmonton Fringe Theatre!We stil...
08/19/2026

We are SOLD OUT for our August 19 and 21 show. Thank you so much for all of your support Edmonton Fringe Theatre!

We still have SOME tickets left to closeout Fringe weekend. Grab tickets while you can!

Aug 22 @ 2pm and 8pm
Aug 23 @ 5pm

Get your ticket today!
https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What have people been saying about Side Effects?
"It gave me chills in the best way."

"Clever, funny, and emotionally charged!"

"I was appropriately disturbed"

"Side Effects provides a strong commentary on the world of animal testing and gives audiences a good time and a resonant theme throughout."

"This musical was clever, funny, dark, and very well put together."

"This play was so captivating..."

Only 6 tickets left for our next show, TONIGHT at 9:30pm! Grab them while you can Edmonton Fringe Theatre!https://ticket...
08/18/2026

Only 6 tickets left for our next show, TONIGHT at 9:30pm! Grab them while you can Edmonton Fringe Theatre!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What is Side Effects?
In a town obsessed with pets and sheltered from reality, neurogeneticist Haven is haunted by the Huntington’s gene that destroyed her family. In her quest for a cure, she leaves behind computer simulations for live animal testing. A sharp, darkly comedic musical about science, survival, and the high cost of a cure.

Hey there Edmonton Fringe Theatre peeps! Side Effects is back TONIGHT at 9:30pm! Get your tickets fast as we only have 7...
08/18/2026

Hey there Edmonton Fringe Theatre peeps! Side Effects is back TONIGHT at 9:30pm! Get your tickets fast as we only have 7 left for tonights performance!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What have people been saying about Side Effects?
"It gave me chills in the best way."

"Clever, funny, and emotionally charged!"

"I was appropriately disturbed"

"Side Effects provides a strong commentary on the world of animal testing and gives audiences a good time and a resonant theme throughout."

"This musical was clever, funny, dark, and very well put together."

"This play was so captivating..."

Can't make it tonight? We have 5 more shows starting on Wednesday August 19!

Showtimes:
August 18 @ 9:30pm
August 19 @ 4pm
August 21 @ 6:30pm
August 22 @ 2pm and 8pm
August 23 @ 5pm

We just have soooo many friends! Make sure to get Lucky added to your show list this year Edmonton Fringe Theatre!Ron Pe...
08/18/2026

We just have soooo many friends! Make sure to get Lucky added to your show list this year Edmonton Fringe Theatre!

Ron Pearson stars as Lucky, a devilishly devious Casino owner, here to teach you how to beat the house and get rich. Get ready for an entertaining, hilarious, and mind-boggling foray into the perils and delights of risking it all to take it all. The Royal National Theatre in London called Ron "charming, engaging, and brilliant".

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7570/

We might not be having a show today but some of our friends are!Go see Beerprov at Venue 6 The Gateway Theatre!https://t...
08/17/2026

We might not be having a show today but some of our friends are!

Go see Beerprov at Venue 6 The Gateway Theatre!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7523/

Once upon a young beer-filled time, childhood friends had a dream - learn improv and perform at the Fringe together. And thus, in 2010, the original line up of BEERprov came together. Their show? Drinks with good friends and laughing together through short form improv games.

We have more friends at Fringe! Make sure to go checkout Confirmed Bachelor playing venue 26 Sugar Swing Ballroom:https:...
08/17/2026

We have more friends at Fringe! Make sure to go checkout Confirmed Bachelor playing venue 26 Sugar Swing Ballroom:

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7493/

There next show is today at 4:30pm so get your tickets fast!

A fast-paced, original, regency-era romantic comedy. Miss Eliza is eyeing up the catch of the season and, despite her aunt's guidance that he tends to 'prefer the company of men' she is determined to marry Mr. Ringley. The following cross-dressing scheme leads to a wild journey of lies, mishaps, humor and maybe even love...

Today is our first dark day. Our cast, crew and puffs are all taking a well deserved break and probably catching some fr...
08/17/2026

Today is our first dark day. Our cast, crew and puffs are all taking a well deserved break and probably catching some fringe shows!

Take a look at some amazing shots that .marisabel took during our tech-dress last week! Thank you so much Emily for your amazing photography skills!

Our next show is Tuesday, August 18th at 9:30pm and we are VERY close to selling out, only 13 tickets left! Grab them while you can!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What are audiences saying?
"It gave me chills in the best way."

"Clever, funny, and emotionally charged!"

"I was appropriately disturbed"

"Side Effects provides a strong commentary on the world of animal testing and gives audiences a good time and a resonant theme throughout."

"This musical was clever, funny, dark, and very well put together."

"This play was so captivating..."

What is Side Effects?
In a town obsessed with pets and sheltered from reality, neurogeneticist Haven is haunted by the Huntington’s gene that destroyed her family. Desperate for a cure, she abandons computer simulations to begin live animal testing. A sharp, darkly comedic musical exploring science, survival, and the high cost of a cure.

Come see this brand new dark comedy musical playing at Venue 30 The Playhouse 10033 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4

Showtimes:
August 18 @ 9:30pm
August 19 @ 4pm
August 21 @ 6:30pm
August 22 @ 2pm and 8pm
August 23 @ 5pm

3rd sold out show in a show for Side Effects and we only have 5 tickets left for today's 1pm show! Get your tickets fast...
08/16/2026

3rd sold out show in a show for Side Effects and we only have 5 tickets left for today's 1pm show! Get your tickets fast Edmonton Fringe Theatre!

https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7602/

What are audiences saying?
"It gave me chills in the best way."

"Clever, funny, and emotionally charged!"

"I was appropriately disturbed"

"Side Effects provides a strong commentary on the world of animal testing and gives audiences a good time and a resonant theme throughout."

What is Side Effects?
In a town obsessed with pets and sheltered from reality, neurogeneticist Haven is haunted by the Huntington’s gene that destroyed her family. Desperate for a cure, she abandons computer simulations to begin live animal testing. A sharp, darkly comedic musical exploring science, survival, and the high cost of a cure.

Come see this brand new dark comedy musical playing at Venue 30 The Playhouse 10033 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4

Showtimes:
August 16 @ 1pm
August 18 @ 9:30pm
August 19 @ 4pm
August 21 @ 6:30pm
August 22 @ 2pm and 8pm
August 23 @ 5pm

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