The Persuasion

Our first production, BUYSEXUAL opened Ottawa Fringe 2024, secured six sellout shows out of seven, and won a Best in Festival Award.

See the BUYSEXUAL website for more information. Available in the 55 minute and 1.5 hour versions.

About

Leslie thinks life has no surprises left in store for her; that is until her husband Brian asks her for a shocking favour.

Stunned by Brian’s decisions to look at her own life, Leslie starts her own journey. After the two of them have explored their fantasies, how much of their marriage will remain?

Premiere

June 13th, 2024, Ottawa Fringe, LabO Theatre, Ottawa

Original Cast

LESLIE: Kim Blanche

BRIAN: Harold Swaffield

CORDELIA: Heather Trent

AMANDA: Heather Evens

NINE-INCH NILS: Logan Indewey

Co-directors: Elle Attson and Andrew Riddles 

Produced by: Keanna Louis-Charles, Andrew Riddles, and Elle Attson

Awards

Winner: Best in Festival Award, Ottawa Fringe 2024.