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SUMMARY:Once More\, Before I Go
DESCRIPTION:Fasten your seatbelt! AirplaneJayne takes the stage ONE MORE TIME with her wildly true\, laugh-out-loud stories—hamsters in the fridge\, skydiving gone sideways\, chaotic bike rides\, and driving decisions that should’ve come with a warning label. Come curious. Leave crying-laughing. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/once-more-before-i-go/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Shanties and Stories with Strangely
DESCRIPTION:Contains: Sing-Alongs. (Allergens: Shenanigans\, Sophistication\, Striptease\, Solipsism\, Somnambulism\, Suffering\, Sublimation\, Suspicion\, Stum’blin\, Sacrilege\, Synergy\, Squeezebox\, and Slight Sagacity.)\n.\nFuzzy Fan Favorite Strangely returns with new songs and tales from several years spent mucking about in boats. Strangely comes from a youth as a sea-dwelling beardo with an undeniable skill for crowd work\, and a penchant for balancing things on the face. Now an international professor of niche nerd-doms who plays accordion in ever more impressive ways\, Strangely is renowned for leading performances that walk the line between sing-along and barely contained riot. Hailed as a “charismatic and slightly deranged\,” [outinperth] “tour de force.” [fringereview]\, Strangely’s performances are always a “meeting with the unusual.” [KingsRiverLife]\n.\nwww.StrangelyAndFriends.com \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/shanties-and-stories-with-strangely/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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SUMMARY:Saving Throw VS Fresno
DESCRIPTION:From Rogue hitman Shane Scurvy Spears and friends\, the world premiere of the first ever\, adult\, animated\, Dungeons and Dragons sitcom! Join our merry band of losers on a tabletop clusterfuck adventure! Silly cartoons\, live reads and foul deeds! Episodes 1-3 will show the first weekend run. Episodes 4-6 will show the second weekend run. Thursday is industry night! We show the whole thing in its entirety. Produced local with homegrown talent forged in the fire and blood of teenage heavy metal angst and nerdery. Join the party AND ROLL FOR INTITIATIVE! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/saving-throw-vs-fresno/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Animated Film
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SUMMARY:Andre’s Cabaway Day Majeek!!!
DESCRIPTION:Andre luuves Majeek…He is soooo in luve with luving everyone…including zi Audience… including your mum….including your favorite b’wakefest restaurante…including majeek…Oh I already said Majeeek…Andre also luuvss having special guests with him on zis jurneeey of funnayy Majeek!!! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/andres-cabaway-day-majeek/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Magic
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SUMMARY:Jon Bennett: This Will Only Ever Happen Once
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious and moving show by world-renowned Aussie comedian Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab\, Pretending Things are a C*ck\, AMERICAN’T) about life’s unrepeatable moments. \nA therapist once told me that my relentless drive to perform comes from the same place as my obsession with wildlife: “Because both are rare\, unpredictable\, and fleeting.” That insight inspired this show. \nTHIS is a live storytelling experience that explores the powerful connection between the magic of live performance and the thrill of encountering wild animals. It’s about presence\, risk\, and wonder\, and the feeling that what you’re witnessing will never happen quite the same way again. \nUsing multimedia\, comedy\, and true stories from 17 years of touring through 58 countries\, I share unforgettable moments from the weirdest gigs to the most surprising animal encounters. The show draws compelling parallels between nature and theatre\, two things that ask us to pay attention\, be present\, and embrace the unpredictable. \nAudiences can expect a funny\, heartfelt\, visually rich show that leaves them with a renewed love of live performance\, a deeper respect for wildlife\, and a better understanding of why we must protect what cannot be repeated\, on stage or in the wild. \nAwards: \n7 X Just for Laughs Award nominee (Montreal Fringe\, 2011-2017) \n12 X Selection – The Moth Main Stage (NYC\, London\, Boston\, LA\, Austin) \n2 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nBest Storytelling Award Winner (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nNational Artist of the Year Winner (St. Louis Fringe\, 2022) \nInspiration Award Winner (Minnesota Fringe\, 2022) \n2 X NY Times Best Seller (The Moth Occasional Magic\, 2019; How to Tell a Story\, 2022) \nSelected Off Broadway – Soho Theatre (New York\, 2019) \n2 X The Moth Story Slam Winner (New York\, 2014; LA\, 2019) \nBest Storyteller Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2019) \nOutstanding Storytelling Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2018) \n5 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Perth Fringe\, 2012-2015\, 2018) \nBest Performer & Best Script Award Winner (Nelson Fringe\, 2018) \nBest Comedy Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2017; San Diego Fringe\, 2018) \n2 X Best International Comedian nominee (New Zealand Comedy Awards\, 2017-2018) \nSelected Cruise Ship Guest Entertainer (Princess Cruises\, Norwegian Cruise Lines\, 2018\, 2019\, 2023) \nProducers Pick Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2017) \nBest Performance Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2016) \nGolden Gibbo Award nominee (Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, 2015) \nFunniest Show Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2015) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Calgary Fringe\, 2015; Boulder Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Choice Award Winner (Orlando Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Pick of the Fringe Award Winner (San Diego Fringe\, 2014) \n2 X Selection – Just for Laughs Zoofest (Montreal\, 2013-2014) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Winnipeg Fringe\, 2011) \nCritical Acclaim: \n“Armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories\, Bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” – The Sunday Mail (AUS) \n“Bennett has an uncanny and unnerving ability to make you crease up with laughter before dropping a perfectly timed bombshell.” ★★★★ – Time Out (UK) \n“Bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK) \n“Bennett is a joy to watch. This is bold\, honest\, engaging and different to a lot of standard comedy on offer. ★★★★★” – Fringe Guru (UK) \n“A celebration of family\, love and dissimilarities\, layered with emotion between the many laughs. The result is an energetic\, engaging\, heartfelt\, hilarious show. ★★★★★” – Winning at Failing (AUS) \n“Bennett is a must-see. ★★★★★” — Theatre in London (UK) \n“The audience is spellbound\, laughing\, gasping\, allowing their emotions to be played upon. “Gut-wrenchingly good – Bennett is a master storyteller. ★★★★” – Time Out Magazine (AUS) \nFull of heart and packed with laughter\, this is how storytelling should be done. ★★★★” – The Skinny (UK) \n“Jon Bennett is relatable from the get-go.” ★★★★★ – National Post (USA) \n“Charming\, engaging\, and endearing.” ★★★★★ – The Star Phoenix (CAN) \n“His show will make you laugh\, even after you’ve left the venue.” ★★★★★ – Vue Weekly (CAN) \n“Hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmonton Sun (CAN) \n“Bennett is consistently hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmontonfringe.ca (CAN) \n“Incinerates your expectations of the solo confessional\, this flammable Australian is in a league of his own.” ★★★★½ – 12th Night (CAN) \n“Brilliant.” ★★★★½ – Rip it Up Magazine (AUS) \n“A wonderful storyteller at the top of his game. ★★★★½” — The Plains Producer (AUS) \n“The funniest show at the fringe. Don’t miss it.” ★★★★½ – Calgary Herald (CAN) \n“Fantastic comedic storytelling.” ★★★★½ – Channel 44 (AUS) \n“Instantly likeable\, Bennett is a deft storyteller with a frank\, confessional style that blends pathos and humour to great effect.” ★★★★½ – Uptown Magazine (CAN) \n“An example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range\, that it can be belly laugh funny and emotionally powerful. ★★★★” – Chortle (UK) \n“Masterful\, hilarious and heart breaking. A Triumph.” – Broadway World (USA) \n“A great storyteller. ★★★★” — The Adelaide Advertiser (AUS) \n“Without doubt\, amongst the best\, absolute funniest storytelling I’ve ever heard.” — Db Magazine (AUS) \n“The deepest\, most poetic hour you’ll spend.” ★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press (CAN) \n“Funny\, compelling\, and surprising\, Fire in the Meth Lab will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next.” ★★★★ – CBC (CAN) \n“Jon Bennett sets the gold standard in storytelling. This show is powerful\, brutally honest\, and drenched in rich humour.” – Heckler (AUS) \n“Timeless joy.” – Herald Sun (AUS) \n“An entrancing hour of compelling stories.” ★★★★ – Chortle (UK) \n“Über-watchable.” – Charpo Canada (CAN) \n“Dick-obsessed humour goes much deeper.” ★★★★ – Now Toronto (CAN) \n“Bennett delivers belly laugh after belly laugh.” ★★★★ – London Free Press (UK) \n“Bennett is a natural storyteller and will have you completely engrossed.” – Montreal Mirror (CAN) \n“An expert storyteller.” – Capital Critics Circle (Montreal) \n“A breathtaking\, non-stop ride\, entertaining and deeply personal.” – KC Reviews (USA) \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/jon-bennett-this-will-only-ever-happen-once/2026-03-07/2/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Wikipedilove
DESCRIPTION:Noam Osband (Brother Love; Circumscribed) performs original musical comedy based on Wikipedia articles about love and sex. Using a projector to show articles\, photos\, and videos Noam will brings laughs and tears with tender songs on topics like the brief romantic life moths\, the kinky lives of whales\, and the tragedy of Hitler’s love life. \n*****- Fringe Review \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/wikipedilove/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Musical Comedy
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SUMMARY:Cassini LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Cassini is a music/film by Tony Imperatrice and Horizon award winner Claudio Laso. It tells the story of NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn using actual NASA images and original music by Tony Imperatrice. We follow the Cassini spacecraft from launch to her final end\, with stunning images of the planet\, Saturn’s unique moons and the spectacular rings. Dramatic music accompanies the journey all performed live\, featuring Tony Imperatrice\, Anne Webster and Bernadette LaMontagne-Schenck \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/cassini-live/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:We Will Rise
DESCRIPTION:WE WILL RISE is a powerful docu-theater work written by JP Rapozo\, one of Toni Curtsinger’s best friends from college. It traces the extraordinary true story of Toni — a woman who survived the 2012 Aurora\, Colorado Batman movie-theater mass shooting after being shot in the face while nine months pregnant. Through interviews\, testimony\, and theatrical storytelling\, the play explores what happens after the headlines fade: the lingering fear\, the long nights\, the trial\, the shifting relationships\, and the everyday courage it takes to keep showing up for life. Toni’s journey is deeply intertwined with the memory of her dear friend Alex Sullivan\, who was celebrating his birthday that night and never made it home. His life\, humor\, and heart echo throughout the piece — grounding the story in love\, loss\, and the people whose absence continues to shape the survivors’ lives. Over the course of a decade\, Toni rebuilds her sense of safety\, identity\, and purpose — navigating motherhood\, trauma\, advocacy\, and the complicated ways communities grieve and heal together. WE WILL RISE refuses to center the violence itself; instead\, it lifts the voices of survivors\, honors those we lost\, and invites audiences to witness resilience in its raw\, human form. Grounded in truth\, compassion\, and hope\, this production asks: How do we live after unimaginable harm — and how do we rise\, not alone\, but together? \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/we-will-rise/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Libraries with a Lively Drag Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Morrigana will be dressed to the nines in glorious drag and selecting from a variety of children’s illustrated books each featuring a library experience. Each performance will feature different books\, so be ready for a variety with each showtime. Then Brooke will be book chic as she demonstrates how you the audience can help bring a Fresno County Public Library back to the Tower District. She’ll take you on a scroll through TowerLibrary.org so you can see what has happened\, and what needs to happen to make this a reality. There will also be an opportunity to grab a form to get a Fresno County Public Library card if you don’t already have one\, as well as an opportunity for those who qualify to be a part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Brooke also hand makes items that will be available for purchase with the proceeds going to a Tower District Library fund. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/lets-talk-libraries/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:spirit mending
DESCRIPTION:Under the artistic direction of Beth Megill\, Megill & Company delivers another remarkable show for Rogue fans—one full of warmth and generosity of spirit. This dance-driven story departs from MeCo’s familiar comedic style\, leaning instead into themes of connection and healing through rhythm and movement. Blending spoken word\, groove\, and brilliant MeCo performances\, spirit mending takes you on a ride toward hope and healing. \n“There is too much of this story to share now. But here is what you need to know: it is a story of mending…” \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/spirit-mending/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Spilled Dictators by Andrew Rosdail
DESCRIPTION:In an unspecified totalitarian country\, a man is interrogated because he’s not sad enough about the dictator’s death in this political satire. Playwright Andrew Rosdail wrote his original draft of the play in 2012 after the death of Kim Jong II\, when there were reports of mourners being punished for insufficient grief at his funeral. Rosdail revised the script in 2017\, a few months after the first inauguration of our current president. \nDirected by Renée Newlove. A talkback follows each performance. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/spilled-dictators-by-andrew-rosdail/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
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SUMMARY:Rooted\, Reaching: We Carry Each Other
DESCRIPTION:Aleño Dance Project invites you into a site-specific\, immersive performance at Harts Haven Used Bookstore. This 50-minute exploration will take you through a journey in and out of the bookstore as we explore themes of community\, ancestry\, and self-love. Honoring the parts of ourselves we have inherited\, carried\, and echoed. \nFeaturing choreography from Gael Garcia\, Julia Ramos\, Emiya Salazar\, Ashley Serratos Tapia\, and Alexandra Tiscareno\, this work is rooted in connection and care. It is a love letter to what came before us\, and a call to remember who we are\, where we come from\, and what is possible when we move forward collectively. \nThis marks Aleño Dance Project’s fourth invitation to perform at Rogue and our 5th year as a company! This current work will culminate in our 5-year anniversary soiree in October. Hope to see you there! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/rooted-reaching-we-carry-each-other/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Jon Bennett: This Will Only Ever Happen Once
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious and moving show by world-renowned Aussie comedian Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab\, Pretending Things are a C*ck\, AMERICAN’T) about life’s unrepeatable moments. \nA therapist once told me that my relentless drive to perform comes from the same place as my obsession with wildlife: “Because both are rare\, unpredictable\, and fleeting.” That insight inspired this show. \nTHIS is a live storytelling experience that explores the powerful connection between the magic of live performance and the thrill of encountering wild animals. It’s about presence\, risk\, and wonder\, and the feeling that what you’re witnessing will never happen quite the same way again. \nUsing multimedia\, comedy\, and true stories from 17 years of touring through 58 countries\, I share unforgettable moments from the weirdest gigs to the most surprising animal encounters. The show draws compelling parallels between nature and theatre\, two things that ask us to pay attention\, be present\, and embrace the unpredictable. \nAudiences can expect a funny\, heartfelt\, visually rich show that leaves them with a renewed love of live performance\, a deeper respect for wildlife\, and a better understanding of why we must protect what cannot be repeated\, on stage or in the wild. \nAwards: \n7 X Just for Laughs Award nominee (Montreal Fringe\, 2011-2017) \n12 X Selection – The Moth Main Stage (NYC\, London\, Boston\, LA\, Austin) \n2 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nBest Storytelling Award Winner (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nNational Artist of the Year Winner (St. Louis Fringe\, 2022) \nInspiration Award Winner (Minnesota Fringe\, 2022) \n2 X NY Times Best Seller (The Moth Occasional Magic\, 2019; How to Tell a Story\, 2022) \nSelected Off Broadway – Soho Theatre (New York\, 2019) \n2 X The Moth Story Slam Winner (New York\, 2014; LA\, 2019) \nBest Storyteller Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2019) \nOutstanding Storytelling Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2018) \n5 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Perth Fringe\, 2012-2015\, 2018) \nBest Performer & Best Script Award Winner (Nelson Fringe\, 2018) \nBest Comedy Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2017; San Diego Fringe\, 2018) \n2 X Best International Comedian nominee (New Zealand Comedy Awards\, 2017-2018) \nSelected Cruise Ship Guest Entertainer (Princess Cruises\, Norwegian Cruise Lines\, 2018\, 2019\, 2023) \nProducers Pick Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2017) \nBest Performance Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2016) \nGolden Gibbo Award nominee (Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, 2015) \nFunniest Show Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2015) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Calgary Fringe\, 2015; Boulder Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Choice Award Winner (Orlando Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Pick of the Fringe Award Winner (San Diego Fringe\, 2014) \n2 X Selection – Just for Laughs Zoofest (Montreal\, 2013-2014) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Winnipeg Fringe\, 2011) \nCritical Acclaim: \n“Armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories\, Bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” – The Sunday Mail (AUS) \n“Bennett has an uncanny and unnerving ability to make you crease up with laughter before dropping a perfectly timed bombshell.” ★★★★ – Time Out (UK) \n“Bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK) \n“Bennett is a joy to watch. This is bold\, honest\, engaging and different to a lot of standard comedy on offer. ★★★★★” – Fringe Guru (UK) \n“A celebration of family\, love and dissimilarities\, layered with emotion between the many laughs. The result is an energetic\, engaging\, heartfelt\, hilarious show. ★★★★★” – Winning at Failing (AUS) \n“Bennett is a must-see. ★★★★★” — Theatre in London (UK) \n“The audience is spellbound\, laughing\, gasping\, allowing their emotions to be played upon. “Gut-wrenchingly good – Bennett is a master storyteller. ★★★★” – Time Out Magazine (AUS) \nFull of heart and packed with laughter\, this is how storytelling should be done. ★★★★” – The Skinny (UK) \n“Jon Bennett is relatable from the get-go.” ★★★★★ – National Post (USA) \n“Charming\, engaging\, and endearing.” ★★★★★ – The Star Phoenix (CAN) \n“His show will make you laugh\, even after you’ve left the venue.” ★★★★★ – Vue Weekly (CAN) \n“Hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmonton Sun (CAN) \n“Bennett is consistently hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmontonfringe.ca (CAN) \n“Incinerates your expectations of the solo confessional\, this flammable Australian is in a league of his own.” ★★★★½ – 12th Night (CAN) \n“Brilliant.” ★★★★½ – Rip it Up Magazine (AUS) \n“A wonderful storyteller at the top of his game. ★★★★½” — The Plains Producer (AUS) \n“The funniest show at the fringe. Don’t miss it.” ★★★★½ – Calgary Herald (CAN) \n“Fantastic comedic storytelling.” ★★★★½ – Channel 44 (AUS) \n“Instantly likeable\, Bennett is a deft storyteller with a frank\, confessional style that blends pathos and humour to great effect.” ★★★★½ – Uptown Magazine (CAN) \n“An example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range\, that it can be belly laugh funny and emotionally powerful. ★★★★” – Chortle (UK) \n“Masterful\, hilarious and heart breaking. A Triumph.” – Broadway World (USA) \n“A great storyteller. ★★★★” — The Adelaide Advertiser (AUS) \n“Without doubt\, amongst the best\, absolute funniest storytelling I’ve ever heard.” — Db Magazine (AUS) \n“The deepest\, most poetic hour you’ll spend.” ★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press (CAN) \n“Funny\, compelling\, and surprising\, Fire in the Meth Lab will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next.” ★★★★ – CBC (CAN) \n“Jon Bennett sets the gold standard in storytelling. This show is powerful\, brutally honest\, and drenched in rich humour.” – Heckler (AUS) \n“Timeless joy.” – Herald Sun (AUS) \n“An entrancing hour of compelling stories.” ★★★★ – Chortle (UK) \n“Über-watchable.” – Charpo Canada (CAN) \n“Dick-obsessed humour goes much deeper.” ★★★★ – Now Toronto (CAN) \n“Bennett delivers belly laugh after belly laugh.” ★★★★ – London Free Press (UK) \n“Bennett is a natural storyteller and will have you completely engrossed.” – Montreal Mirror (CAN) \n“An expert storyteller.” – Capital Critics Circle (Montreal) \n“A breathtaking\, non-stop ride\, entertaining and deeply personal.” – KC Reviews (USA) \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/jon-bennett-this-will-only-ever-happen-once/2026-03-07/1/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
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SUMMARY:Andre’s Cabaway Day Majeek!!!
DESCRIPTION:Andre luuves Majeek…He is soooo in luve with luving everyone…including zi Audience… including your mum….including your favorite b’wakefest restaurante…including majeek…Oh I already said Majeeek…Andre also luuvss having special guests with him on zis jurneeey of funnayy Majeek!!! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/andres-cabaway-day-majeek/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Magic
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SUMMARY:Watch Night with the Black Patti (Freedom’s Eve – Songs They Couldn't Silence)
DESCRIPTION:Watch Night with the Black Patti\n(Freedom’s Eve – Songs They Couldn’t Silence) \nIn this 55-minute theatrical experience\, Cassandra Stafford steps into the role of Sissieretta Joyner Jones\, the first Black woman to sing at Carnegie Hall. As The Black Patti\, she narrates the journey of the Negro Spiritual—songs born in bondage\, carried through struggle\, and still alive today. \nThrough storytelling\, sacred song\, and dance by Olyvia\, this show brings history to life with real emotion and audience participation. It’s not just a performance—it’s a revival of truth and tradition. \n$15 general\, $10 students and seniors \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/watch-night-with-the-black-patti-freedoms-eve-songs-they-couldnt-silence/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Once More\, Before I Go
DESCRIPTION:Fasten your seatbelt! AirplaneJayne takes the stage ONE MORE TIME with her wildly true\, laugh-out-loud stories—hamsters in the fridge\, skydiving gone sideways\, chaotic bike rides\, and driving decisions that should’ve come with a warning label. Come curious. Leave crying-laughing. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/once-more-before-i-go/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Wikipedilove
DESCRIPTION:Noam Osband (Brother Love; Circumscribed) performs original musical comedy based on Wikipedia articles about love and sex. Using a projector to show articles\, photos\, and videos Noam will brings laughs and tears with tender songs on topics like the brief romantic life moths\, the kinky lives of whales\, and the tragedy of Hitler’s love life. \n*****- Fringe Review \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/wikipedilove/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Musical Comedy
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SUMMARY:Saving Throw VS Fresno
DESCRIPTION:From Rogue hitman Shane Scurvy Spears and friends\, the world premiere of the first ever\, adult\, animated\, Dungeons and Dragons sitcom! Join our merry band of losers on a tabletop clusterfuck adventure! Silly cartoons\, live reads and foul deeds! Episodes 1-3 will show the first weekend run. Episodes 4-6 will show the second weekend run. Thursday is industry night! We show the whole thing in its entirety. Produced local with homegrown talent forged in the fire and blood of teenage heavy metal angst and nerdery. Join the party AND ROLL FOR INTITIATIVE! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/saving-throw-vs-fresno/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Animated Film
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SUMMARY:spirit mending
DESCRIPTION:Under the artistic direction of Beth Megill\, Megill & Company delivers another remarkable show for Rogue fans—one full of warmth and generosity of spirit. This dance-driven story departs from MeCo’s familiar comedic style\, leaning instead into themes of connection and healing through rhythm and movement. Blending spoken word\, groove\, and brilliant MeCo performances\, spirit mending takes you on a ride toward hope and healing. \n“There is too much of this story to share now. But here is what you need to know: it is a story of mending…” \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/spirit-mending/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Jon Bennett: This Will Only Ever Happen Once
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious and moving show by world-renowned Aussie comedian Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab\, Pretending Things are a C*ck\, AMERICAN’T) about life’s unrepeatable moments. \nA therapist once told me that my relentless drive to perform comes from the same place as my obsession with wildlife: “Because both are rare\, unpredictable\, and fleeting.” That insight inspired this show. \nTHIS is a live storytelling experience that explores the powerful connection between the magic of live performance and the thrill of encountering wild animals. It’s about presence\, risk\, and wonder\, and the feeling that what you’re witnessing will never happen quite the same way again. \nUsing multimedia\, comedy\, and true stories from 17 years of touring through 58 countries\, I share unforgettable moments from the weirdest gigs to the most surprising animal encounters. The show draws compelling parallels between nature and theatre\, two things that ask us to pay attention\, be present\, and embrace the unpredictable. \nAudiences can expect a funny\, heartfelt\, visually rich show that leaves them with a renewed love of live performance\, a deeper respect for wildlife\, and a better understanding of why we must protect what cannot be repeated\, on stage or in the wild. \nAwards: \n7 X Just for Laughs Award nominee (Montreal Fringe\, 2011-2017) \n12 X Selection – The Moth Main Stage (NYC\, London\, Boston\, LA\, Austin) \n2 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nBest Storytelling Award Winner (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nNational Artist of the Year Winner (St. Louis Fringe\, 2022) \nInspiration Award Winner (Minnesota Fringe\, 2022) \n2 X NY Times Best Seller (The Moth Occasional Magic\, 2019; How to Tell a Story\, 2022) \nSelected Off Broadway – Soho Theatre (New York\, 2019) \n2 X The Moth Story Slam Winner (New York\, 2014; LA\, 2019) \nBest Storyteller Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2019) \nOutstanding Storytelling Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2018) \n5 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Perth Fringe\, 2012-2015\, 2018) \nBest Performer & Best Script Award Winner (Nelson Fringe\, 2018) \nBest Comedy Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2017; San Diego Fringe\, 2018) \n2 X Best International Comedian nominee (New Zealand Comedy Awards\, 2017-2018) \nSelected Cruise Ship Guest Entertainer (Princess Cruises\, Norwegian Cruise Lines\, 2018\, 2019\, 2023) \nProducers Pick Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2017) \nBest Performance Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2016) \nGolden Gibbo Award nominee (Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, 2015) \nFunniest Show Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2015) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Calgary Fringe\, 2015; Boulder Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Choice Award Winner (Orlando Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Pick of the Fringe Award Winner (San Diego Fringe\, 2014) \n2 X Selection – Just for Laughs Zoofest (Montreal\, 2013-2014) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Winnipeg Fringe\, 2011) \nCritical Acclaim: \n“Armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories\, Bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” – The Sunday Mail (AUS) \n“Bennett has an uncanny and unnerving ability to make you crease up with laughter before dropping a perfectly timed bombshell.” ★★★★ – Time Out (UK) \n“Bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK) \n“Bennett is a joy to watch. This is bold\, honest\, engaging and different to a lot of standard comedy on offer. ★★★★★” – Fringe Guru (UK) \n“A celebration of family\, love and dissimilarities\, layered with emotion between the many laughs. The result is an energetic\, engaging\, heartfelt\, hilarious show. ★★★★★” – Winning at Failing (AUS) \n“Bennett is a must-see. ★★★★★” — Theatre in London (UK) \n“The audience is spellbound\, laughing\, gasping\, allowing their emotions to be played upon. “Gut-wrenchingly good – Bennett is a master storyteller. ★★★★” – Time Out Magazine (AUS) \nFull of heart and packed with laughter\, this is how storytelling should be done. ★★★★” – The Skinny (UK) \n“Jon Bennett is relatable from the get-go.” ★★★★★ – National Post (USA) \n“Charming\, engaging\, and endearing.” ★★★★★ – The Star Phoenix (CAN) \n“His show will make you laugh\, even after you’ve left the venue.” ★★★★★ – Vue Weekly (CAN) \n“Hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmonton Sun (CAN) \n“Bennett is consistently hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmontonfringe.ca (CAN) \n“Incinerates your expectations of the solo confessional\, this flammable Australian is in a league of his own.” ★★★★½ – 12th Night (CAN) \n“Brilliant.” ★★★★½ – Rip it Up Magazine (AUS) \n“A wonderful storyteller at the top of his game. ★★★★½” — The Plains Producer (AUS) \n“The funniest show at the fringe. Don’t miss it.” ★★★★½ – Calgary Herald (CAN) \n“Fantastic comedic storytelling.” ★★★★½ – Channel 44 (AUS) \n“Instantly likeable\, Bennett is a deft storyteller with a frank\, confessional style that blends pathos and humour to great effect.” ★★★★½ – Uptown Magazine (CAN) \n“An example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range\, that it can be belly laugh funny and emotionally powerful. ★★★★” – Chortle (UK) \n“Masterful\, hilarious and heart breaking. A Triumph.” – Broadway World (USA) \n“A great storyteller. ★★★★” — The Adelaide Advertiser (AUS) \n“Without doubt\, amongst the best\, absolute funniest storytelling I’ve ever heard.” — Db Magazine (AUS) \n“The deepest\, most poetic hour you’ll spend.” ★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press (CAN) \n“Funny\, compelling\, and surprising\, Fire in the Meth Lab will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next.” ★★★★ – CBC (CAN) \n“Jon Bennett sets the gold standard in storytelling. This show is powerful\, brutally honest\, and drenched in rich humour.” – Heckler (AUS) \n“Timeless joy.” – Herald Sun (AUS) \n“An entrancing hour of compelling stories.” ★★★★ – Chortle (UK) \n“Über-watchable.” – Charpo Canada (CAN) \n“Dick-obsessed humour goes much deeper.” ★★★★ – Now Toronto (CAN) \n“Bennett delivers belly laugh after belly laugh.” ★★★★ – London Free Press (UK) \n“Bennett is a natural storyteller and will have you completely engrossed.” – Montreal Mirror (CAN) \n“An expert storyteller.” – Capital Critics Circle (Montreal) \n“A breathtaking\, non-stop ride\, entertaining and deeply personal.” – KC Reviews (USA) \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/jon-bennett-this-will-only-ever-happen-once/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Shanties and Stories with Strangely
DESCRIPTION:Contains: Sing-Alongs. (Allergens: Shenanigans\, Sophistication\, Striptease\, Solipsism\, Somnambulism\, Suffering\, Sublimation\, Suspicion\, Stum’blin\, Sacrilege\, Synergy\, Squeezebox\, and Slight Sagacity.)\n.\nFuzzy Fan Favorite Strangely returns with new songs and tales from several years spent mucking about in boats. Strangely comes from a youth as a sea-dwelling beardo with an undeniable skill for crowd work\, and a penchant for balancing things on the face. Now an international professor of niche nerd-doms who plays accordion in ever more impressive ways\, Strangely is renowned for leading performances that walk the line between sing-along and barely contained riot. Hailed as a “charismatic and slightly deranged\,” [outinperth] “tour de force.” [fringereview]\, Strangely’s performances are always a “meeting with the unusual.” [KingsRiverLife]\n.\nwww.StrangelyAndFriends.com \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/shanties-and-stories-with-strangely/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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SUMMARY:Cassini LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Cassini is a music/film by Tony Imperatrice and Horizon award winner Claudio Laso. It tells the story of NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn using actual NASA images and original music by Tony Imperatrice. We follow the Cassini spacecraft from launch to her final end\, with stunning images of the planet\, Saturn’s unique moons and the spectacular rings. Dramatic music accompanies the journey all performed live\, featuring Tony Imperatrice\, Anne Webster and Bernadette LaMontagne-Schenck \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/cassini-live/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Spilled Dictators by Andrew Rosdail
DESCRIPTION:In an unspecified totalitarian country\, a man is interrogated because he’s not sad enough about the dictator’s death in this political satire. Playwright Andrew Rosdail wrote his original draft of the play in 2012 after the death of Kim Jong II\, when there were reports of mourners being punished for insufficient grief at his funeral. Rosdail revised the script in 2017\, a few months after the first inauguration of our current president. \nDirected by Renée Newlove. A talkback follows each performance. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/spilled-dictators-by-andrew-rosdail/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Libraries with a Lively Drag Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Morrigana will be dressed to the nines in glorious drag and selecting from a variety of children’s illustrated books each featuring a library experience. Each performance will feature different books\, so be ready for a variety with each showtime. Then Brooke will be book chic as she demonstrates how you the audience can help bring a Fresno County Public Library back to the Tower District. She’ll take you on a scroll through TowerLibrary.org so you can see what has happened\, and what needs to happen to make this a reality. There will also be an opportunity to grab a form to get a Fresno County Public Library card if you don’t already have one\, as well as an opportunity for those who qualify to be a part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Brooke also hand makes items that will be available for purchase with the proceeds going to a Tower District Library fund. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/lets-talk-libraries/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Libraries with a Lively Drag Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Morrigana will be dressed to the nines in glorious drag and selecting from a variety of children’s illustrated books each featuring a library experience. Each performance will feature different books\, so be ready for a variety with each showtime. Then Brooke will be book chic as she demonstrates how you the audience can help bring a Fresno County Public Library back to the Tower District. She’ll take you on a scroll through TowerLibrary.org so you can see what has happened\, and what needs to happen to make this a reality. There will also be an opportunity to grab a form to get a Fresno County Public Library card if you don’t already have one\, as well as an opportunity for those who qualify to be a part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Brooke also hand makes items that will be available for purchase with the proceeds going to a Tower District Library fund. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/lets-talk-libraries/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Saving Throw VS Fresno
DESCRIPTION:From Rogue hitman Shane Scurvy Spears and friends\, the world premiere of the first ever\, adult\, animated\, Dungeons and Dragons sitcom! Join our merry band of losers on a tabletop clusterfuck adventure! Silly cartoons\, live reads and foul deeds! Episodes 1-3 will show the first weekend run. Episodes 4-6 will show the second weekend run. Thursday is industry night! We show the whole thing in its entirety. Produced local with homegrown talent forged in the fire and blood of teenage heavy metal angst and nerdery. Join the party AND ROLL FOR INTITIATIVE! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/saving-throw-vs-fresno/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Animated Film
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SUMMARY:Triple Threat
DESCRIPTION:Minion Productions returns with a brand new show!\nTriple Threat is a mix of talk show\, variety show & coordinated chaos.\nOur featured guests will present 3 skills – 1 we know they’re good at\, 1 we didn’t know they’re good at\, and 1 they’re *absolutely* not good at.\nGet to know your Rogue Festival artists in a whole new light. \nThis is Minion Productions’ 15th year of producing shows at Rogue Festival\, including 10 seasons of our fun & fabulous live game show\, Fringe Factor. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/triple-threat/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Shanties and Stories with Strangely
DESCRIPTION:Contains: Sing-Alongs. (Allergens: Shenanigans\, Sophistication\, Striptease\, Solipsism\, Somnambulism\, Suffering\, Sublimation\, Suspicion\, Stum’blin\, Sacrilege\, Synergy\, Squeezebox\, and Slight Sagacity.)\n.\nFuzzy Fan Favorite Strangely returns with new songs and tales from several years spent mucking about in boats. Strangely comes from a youth as a sea-dwelling beardo with an undeniable skill for crowd work\, and a penchant for balancing things on the face. Now an international professor of niche nerd-doms who plays accordion in ever more impressive ways\, Strangely is renowned for leading performances that walk the line between sing-along and barely contained riot. Hailed as a “charismatic and slightly deranged\,” [outinperth] “tour de force.” [fringereview]\, Strangely’s performances are always a “meeting with the unusual.” [KingsRiverLife]\n.\nwww.StrangelyAndFriends.com \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/shanties-and-stories-with-strangely/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Hart’s Haven\, 950 N. Van Ness Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 92738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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SUMMARY:Once More\, Before I Go
DESCRIPTION:Fasten your seatbelt! AirplaneJayne takes the stage ONE MORE TIME with her wildly true\, laugh-out-loud stories—hamsters in the fridge\, skydiving gone sideways\, chaotic bike rides\, and driving decisions that should’ve come with a warning label. Come curious. Leave crying-laughing. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/once-more-before-i-go/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Jon Bennett: This Will Only Ever Happen Once
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious and moving show by world-renowned Aussie comedian Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab\, Pretending Things are a C*ck\, AMERICAN’T) about life’s unrepeatable moments. \nA therapist once told me that my relentless drive to perform comes from the same place as my obsession with wildlife: “Because both are rare\, unpredictable\, and fleeting.” That insight inspired this show. \nTHIS is a live storytelling experience that explores the powerful connection between the magic of live performance and the thrill of encountering wild animals. It’s about presence\, risk\, and wonder\, and the feeling that what you’re witnessing will never happen quite the same way again. \nUsing multimedia\, comedy\, and true stories from 17 years of touring through 58 countries\, I share unforgettable moments from the weirdest gigs to the most surprising animal encounters. The show draws compelling parallels between nature and theatre\, two things that ask us to pay attention\, be present\, and embrace the unpredictable. \nAudiences can expect a funny\, heartfelt\, visually rich show that leaves them with a renewed love of live performance\, a deeper respect for wildlife\, and a better understanding of why we must protect what cannot be repeated\, on stage or in the wild. \nAwards: \n7 X Just for Laughs Award nominee (Montreal Fringe\, 2011-2017) \n12 X Selection – The Moth Main Stage (NYC\, London\, Boston\, LA\, Austin) \n2 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nBest Storytelling Award Winner (Sydney Fringe\, 2023) \nNational Artist of the Year Winner (St. Louis Fringe\, 2022) \nInspiration Award Winner (Minnesota Fringe\, 2022) \n2 X NY Times Best Seller (The Moth Occasional Magic\, 2019; How to Tell a Story\, 2022) \nSelected Off Broadway – Soho Theatre (New York\, 2019) \n2 X The Moth Story Slam Winner (New York\, 2014; LA\, 2019) \nBest Storyteller Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2019) \nOutstanding Storytelling Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2018) \n5 X Best Comedy Award nominee (Perth Fringe\, 2012-2015\, 2018) \nBest Performer & Best Script Award Winner (Nelson Fringe\, 2018) \nBest Comedy Award Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2017; San Diego Fringe\, 2018) \n2 X Best International Comedian nominee (New Zealand Comedy Awards\, 2017-2018) \nSelected Cruise Ship Guest Entertainer (Princess Cruises\, Norwegian Cruise Lines\, 2018\, 2019\, 2023) \nProducers Pick Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2017) \nBest Performance Winner (Victoria Fringe\, 2016) \nGolden Gibbo Award nominee (Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, 2015) \nFunniest Show Award Winner (London Fringe\, 2015) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Calgary Fringe\, 2015; Boulder Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Choice Award Winner (Orlando Fringe\, 2015) \nCritics Pick of the Fringe Award Winner (San Diego Fringe\, 2014) \n2 X Selection – Just for Laughs Zoofest (Montreal\, 2013-2014) \nPick of the Fringe Award Winner (Winnipeg Fringe\, 2011) \nCritical Acclaim: \n“Armed only with self-deprecating wit and memories\, Bennett reminds us that ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. ★★★★★” – The Sunday Mail (AUS) \n“Bennett has an uncanny and unnerving ability to make you crease up with laughter before dropping a perfectly timed bombshell.” ★★★★ – Time Out (UK) \n“Bennett is the patron saint of storytelling. ★★★★★” – Broadway Baby (UK) \n“Bennett is a joy to watch. This is bold\, honest\, engaging and different to a lot of standard comedy on offer. ★★★★★” – Fringe Guru (UK) \n“A celebration of family\, love and dissimilarities\, layered with emotion between the many laughs. The result is an energetic\, engaging\, heartfelt\, hilarious show. ★★★★★” – Winning at Failing (AUS) \n“Bennett is a must-see. ★★★★★” — Theatre in London (UK) \n“The audience is spellbound\, laughing\, gasping\, allowing their emotions to be played upon. “Gut-wrenchingly good – Bennett is a master storyteller. ★★★★” – Time Out Magazine (AUS) \nFull of heart and packed with laughter\, this is how storytelling should be done. ★★★★” – The Skinny (UK) \n“Jon Bennett is relatable from the get-go.” ★★★★★ – National Post (USA) \n“Charming\, engaging\, and endearing.” ★★★★★ – The Star Phoenix (CAN) \n“His show will make you laugh\, even after you’ve left the venue.” ★★★★★ – Vue Weekly (CAN) \n“Hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmonton Sun (CAN) \n“Bennett is consistently hilarious.” ★★★★★ – Edmontonfringe.ca (CAN) \n“Incinerates your expectations of the solo confessional\, this flammable Australian is in a league of his own.” ★★★★½ – 12th Night (CAN) \n“Brilliant.” ★★★★½ – Rip it Up Magazine (AUS) \n“A wonderful storyteller at the top of his game. ★★★★½” — The Plains Producer (AUS) \n“The funniest show at the fringe. Don’t miss it.” ★★★★½ – Calgary Herald (CAN) \n“Fantastic comedic storytelling.” ★★★★½ – Channel 44 (AUS) \n“Instantly likeable\, Bennett is a deft storyteller with a frank\, confessional style that blends pathos and humour to great effect.” ★★★★½ – Uptown Magazine (CAN) \n“An example of how much comedy can achieve in terms of depth and range\, that it can be belly laugh funny and emotionally powerful. ★★★★” – Chortle (UK) \n“Masterful\, hilarious and heart breaking. A Triumph.” – Broadway World (USA) \n“A great storyteller. ★★★★” — The Adelaide Advertiser (AUS) \n“Without doubt\, amongst the best\, absolute funniest storytelling I’ve ever heard.” — Db Magazine (AUS) \n“The deepest\, most poetic hour you’ll spend.” ★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press (CAN) \n“Funny\, compelling\, and surprising\, Fire in the Meth Lab will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next.” ★★★★ – CBC (CAN) \n“Jon Bennett sets the gold standard in storytelling. This show is powerful\, brutally honest\, and drenched in rich humour.” – Heckler (AUS) \n“Timeless joy.” – Herald Sun (AUS) \n“An entrancing hour of compelling stories.” ★★★★ – Chortle (UK) \n“Über-watchable.” – Charpo Canada (CAN) \n“Dick-obsessed humour goes much deeper.” ★★★★ – Now Toronto (CAN) \n“Bennett delivers belly laugh after belly laugh.” ★★★★ – London Free Press (UK) \n“Bennett is a natural storyteller and will have you completely engrossed.” – Montreal Mirror (CAN) \n“An expert storyteller.” – Capital Critics Circle (Montreal) \n“A breathtaking\, non-stop ride\, entertaining and deeply personal.” – KC Reviews (USA) \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/jon-bennett-this-will-only-ever-happen-once/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Grove at Veni’s\, 1118 N Fulton Ave\, Fresno\, Ca\, 93728
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