Inspired by "Cringe and Fringe" by Halena Lou from Vancouver, experience the best worst burlesque show in Toronto!
Featuring a cast that will sure to make you say "huh?", watch a group of white people just try and do their best with acts that will surely make you laugh and have you feeling second-hand embarrassment.
Photography and film are highly encouraged
during your experience with The Menagerie!
Please make sure you are equally respectful to performers and other patrons while you make memories with us!
Tag your experiences on Instagram at @mayflycreates
Friday June 27th, 2025
Doors at 9pm, Showtime 10pm
Super Wonder Gallery
1162 Dundas Street West
The Cast
in order of appearance
EXCLUSIVE
Follow the Madame as she uncovers the mysterious life of her late husband, the Mister.
In our story thus far, the Madame’s husband, The Mister, has died under mysterious circumstances. In his will he has bequeathed his treasured Menagerie (a point of contention in their marriage) to his wife. This has led to the Madame following a series of clues and journal entries to learn how the Menagerie came to be, and who her husband really is. Join us as the Madame in introduced to a new wing of the Mister's estate.
CASTING
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Time travel with us to the iconic Summer of Love of 1969 and the very first Woodstock Music Festival.
We're looking for acts performed to and inspired by the iconic music line-up of Woodstock '69: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Santana, The Who, Janis Joplin among others!
​A minimum of two (2) positions in the cast will be reserved for BIPOC performers.
About
Owner and Artistic Director - Knox Harter
Mayfly Creative Productions was conceived in 2019, and formally soft launched in 2023 with the promise of creating unique and interactive theatrical experiences designed for both conventional and unconventional spaces. Mayfly defies the status quo with inclusive casting for all event entertainment and creative productions, promoting body inclusivity, racial equality and queer representation. Mayfly is queer and female owned, and seeks to build new relationships with audiences and clients that share the same values of collaboration, equity and extraordinary entertainment quality.
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Artistry at Mayfly Creative Productions primarily focuses on burlesque and cabaret arts (which can include elements of various dance styles, clown, vaudeville, sideshow and circus performance). Mayfly serves not only as a talent roster of these highly skilled entertainers, but a theatre production house to create memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences for venue and event entertainment.
Special Thank You to...
Kahlil Heslop • Arsalan Javaid •
Adam Tupper • BB BangBang