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WYRD, a Musical Unfairytale

Rock concert. Musical.  Unfairytale. WYRD has it all, without even a hint of a handsome prince. Think Alice in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz – just add eviscerating social satire and a lot more mud.


Once upon a (pick a time in history), a woman escapes her abusive lover and finds herself in a dingy motel in the middle of nowhere. Mysteriously drawn into the woods, she wanders off the beaten path and discovers an ancient bog. There she encounters three mythical hags at their annual reunion (they’re not scary, they’re just misunderstood). Among the flatulating mushrooms, horny herons, a random game show, punk rocking crones, an egocentric King from a Shakespearean tragedy, and a visiting hag from 'down south', the woman navigates the bewildering darkness, trying to find the path home.


WYRD hilariously deconstructs everyday patriarchal norms and holds a mirror up for us to yank out our internalized misogyny and take a hearty gander at it.


Presented in association with Atomic Vaudeville. 



Original Concept: Angela Drainville and Katherine McCallum


Written by: (In alphabetical order) Meg Braem, Angela Drainville, Jane Gaudet, Jenny Hamilton, Selina Heyligers-Hare, Becky Johnson, Katherine McCallum, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Melaina Sheldon, Ashley Robyn, and Britt Small


Musical Composition: Shirley Gnome, Ashley Robyn and Selina Heyligers-Hare 


Directed: Britt Small

Musical direction: Ashley Robyn 

Dramaturgy and Script Editing: Meg Braem 

*Content warning and minimum age suggestion

 This show contains adult themes, coarse language, and references to relationship abuse/gender-based violence. Ensure that supports are in place for anyone who is triggered by these themes. Please use parental discretion when booking tickets for youth under the age of 15.  

Learn more about available supports

Past shows

2023 Victoria, BC

2023 Victoria, BC

2023 Victoria, BC

Metro Studio Theatre

May 18, - 20


The WYRD Trip for Two contest to Whitehorse, Yukon is closed.


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2023 Yukon

2023 Victoria, BC

2023 Victoria, BC

Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse

March 16 - 19


Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC), Dawson City

March 31 - April 1


St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction

April 7


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Media

Times Colonist

Times Colonist Review

Times Colonist Review

WRYD: A Musical Unfairytale balances fantastical comedy and real-life horror.

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Times Colonist Review

Times Colonist Review

Times Colonist Review

 "Storks copulate madly, witches cavort gladly, billionaires behave badly and a toad is crushed (sadly)." - Adrian Chamberlain, Time Colonist

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Nexus Newspaper

Times Colonist Review

Nexus Newspaper

WYRD wields positive message through heavy themes

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Yukon News

What's Up Yukon

Nexus Newspaper

 "Weaving humour and wit through a tale of swamps and hags and sketchy motels, the experiences of everyone involved have been deftly spun into this musical comedy and satire, a wickedly funny show for everyone to enjoy." - Storm Blakely, Yukon News

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What's Up Yukon

What's Up Yukon

What's Up Yukon

 “There are so many musical genres in this show, and I am excited to put people on the auditory roller coaster and see how loud they scream,.” - Ashley Robyn, Musical Director.

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CBC Yukon

What's Up Yukon

What's Up Yukon

Listen to Brit Small, Director and Ashley Robyn, Musical Director talking with Elyn Jones on CBC's Yukon Morning.

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CKRW, The Rush

CKRW, The Rush

CKRW, The Rush

Listen to Katherine McCallum, Artistic Executive Director, Erin Pettifor, "Woman", and Yasmin D'Oshun, "Lake Erie Storm Hag" talking with Patrick Vis on CKRW's Morning Mess

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Artistic Team & Cast

Katherine McCallum

Katherine McCallum

Katherine McCallum

Artistic Executive Producer / Co-Creator / Co-Writer

Angela Drainville

Katherine McCallum

Katherine McCallum

Co-Creator / Co-Writer

Britt Small

Katherine McCallum

Ashley Robyn

Director / Co-Creator / Co-Writer

Ashley Robyn

Katherine McCallum

Ashley Robyn

Musical Director / Co-Writer / Co-Composer / Ensemble

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Co-Composer / Co-Writer / Musician / Ensemble

Shirley Gnome

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Co-Composer

Meg Braem

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Jane Gaudet

Dramaturgy / Co-Writer /  Story Editor

Jane Gaudet

Selina Heyligers-Hare

Jane Gaudet

Co-Writer

Jenny Hamilton

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Jenny Hamilton

Co-Writer / Stage Manager

Becky Johnson

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Jenny Hamilton

Co-Writer

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Co-Writer

Melaina Sheldon

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Jacqueline McLaughlin

Co-Writer

Yasmin D'Oshun*

Isabelle James-Walker

Isabelle James-Walker

Lake Erie Storm Hag

* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.

Isabelle James-Walker

Isabelle James-Walker

Isabelle James-Walker

Louise Yellow Snatch

Hannah Mazurek

Isabelle James-Walker

Victoria Parker

Black Annis

Victoria Parker

Isabelle James-Walker

Victoria Parker

Musician / Ensemble

Erin Pettifor

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Jamie Tognazzini*

The Woman

Jamie Tognazzini*

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Jamie Tognazzini*

Nellie Long Arms

* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Musician / Ensemble

McKenzie Amundson

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Jordan Kaltenbruner

Production Manager / ASM

Simone Kitchen

Kasey Rae Anderson

Simone Kitchen

Tour Coordinator

Sheena Mair

Kasey Rae Anderson

Simone Kitchen

Costume Design

Kasey Rae Anderson

Kasey Rae Anderson

Kasey Rae Anderson

Lighting Design

Lea-Ann McNally

Kasey Rae Anderson

Kasey Rae Anderson

Set/Props Design

Selene Vakharia

Selene Vakharia

Selene Vakharia

Set/Props Design

Helen O'Connor

Selene Vakharia

Selene Vakharia

Set/Props Design

Norah Paton

Selene Vakharia

Norah Paton

Co-Technical Director Lighting

Ila Zbarsky

Selene Vakharia

Norah Paton

Co-Technical Director Sound

Ella Peschke

Spotlight Operator

Many thanks to our community sponsors

 Northern Vision Development, Yukon Hotels, Sternwheeler Hotel, Manu Keggenhoff Photography, Bearbait Design, Patrick Matheson, K&K Truck Rentals, Wykes Independent Grocer, Air North, Whitehorse Motors, Budget Car Rental, Omni Productions.

Thank you to our event sponsors and benefactors