What The Festival presents its inaugural full festival from September 26 to 29, 2024, spotlighting a diverse array of performers in drag, clowning, and puppetry. Notable shows include WINNING: WINNING by Gordon Neill, a silent-ish clown journey of self-discovery, and BITTY-BAT ON PLANET EARTH by Emily Jeffers, a charming physical comedy that returns from the Edinburgh Fringe. The festival will also feature cabarets showcasing local talent, workshops, and a panel discussion exploring the impact of drag culture. The events will take place at Sweet Action Theatre and Small World Music in Toronto.
Cast and Creative team for WINNING: WINNING at What The Festival
Cast
Emily Jeffers
Bitty-Bat
Gordon Neill
Ensemble
Alexander Mantia
Ensemble
Srutika Sabu
Santosh Santosh
Mahdi Mozafari
Ensemble
Jesse Buck
Ensemble
Ruy Nieves
Ru-yu-yuy
Kendall Savage
Kendall Savage
Jessie James
Ensemble
Hudson Bae
Ensemble
Mackenzie Mccallum-Mallory
MAC
Logan Robins
The Auger
Kay Chan
CHROMAKAY
Ace Monstera
Ensemble
Emilia White
Buoj
Dyce 2 Watch Out 4
Ensemble
Dank Sinatra
Ensemble
King Freddie
Ensemble
Brattery Acid
Ensemble
Andy
Ensemble
Stefan Fetamean
Ensemble
Max Malada
Ensemble
Sandy Joint
Ensemble
Monica Kopec
Ensemble
Mark Terrett
Ensemble
Tammy The Brown
Ensemble
Alexandra Cioppa
Snackbaby Thiccums
Randal Boutilier
Randy Boots
Shanda Bezic
The Sensationals
Michael MacEachern
The Sensationals
Alexandra Watt Simpson
The Rhino Lassies
Morgan Johnson
The Rhino Lassies
Creative Team
Emily Jeffers
Creator
Gordon Neill
Creator
Alexander Mantia
Creator
Srutika Sabu
Creator
Ken Hall
Director
Jesse Buck
Host
Ace Monstera
Host
Kendall Savage
Host
Alicia DiStefano
Founder
Byron Laviolette
Founder
Puppetmongers Theatre
Facilitator
Pearle Harbour
Moderator
SUBMIT UPDATES
What The Festival Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
JUICE BREAK (9/25/25-9/25/25)
Peggy’s Place (9/25/25-9/25/25)
The Shiniest Piece Trailer Trash (9/26/25-9/26/25)
Strange Maker Showcase (9/26/25-9/26/25)
Milk Milk Lemonade (9/27/25-9/27/25)
The [Im]possible Cabaret (9/27/25-9/27/25)
Milk Milk Lemonade (9/27/25-9/27/25)
The [Im]possible Cabaret (9/27/25-9/27/25)
The Shiniest Piece Trailer Trash (9/26/25-9/26/25)
Strange Maker Showcase (9/26/25-9/26/25)
JUICE BREAK (9/25/25-9/25/25)
Peggy’s Place (9/25/25-9/25/25)
BITTY-BAT ON PLANET EARTH (9/26/24-9/29/24)
THE ZUCCHINI CLUB (9/26/24-9/29/24)
SANTOSH SANTOSH (9/26/24-9/29/24)
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