A Public Display of Affection at Gilded Balloon Patter House – The Snug
Dates: 8/5/2026 - 8/30/2026
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A Public Display of Affection is a solo show written and performed by Jonathan Wilson, directed by Mark McGrinder, and produced by Frodo Allan. Set against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s Toronto, the show begins as a deceptively formal queer elder talk that unravels into something far more intimate, dangerous, and alive. Through vivid vignettes, Wilson charts his coming-of-age in a time when desire, identity, and even holding hands could feel like an act of defiance. The production blends razor-sharp humour with moments of devastating honesty, transforming personal memory into collective experience.
Cast and Creative Team for A Public Display of Affection at Gilded Balloon Patter House – The Snug
Cast
Jonathan Wilson
Ensemble
Creative Team
Mark McGrinder
Director
Frodo Allan
Producer
Alice Turner
Associate Producer
News About A Public Display of Affection at Gilded Balloon Patter House – The Snug
A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut at Gilded Balloon
June 18, 2026 Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson will bring his solo show A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION to Gilded Balloon Patter House for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, charting queer history and coming-of-age in 1970s and '80s Toronto.
Gilded Balloon Reveals 88 New Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Shows
May 05, 2026 Gilded Balloon announced a third wave of 88 shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring comedy, theatre, musicals and family programming across Teviot, Patter House and other city venues.About the Theatre
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