About
Created by Gregory Erickson | Produced by Earnest goes to camp | Origin: Ottawa, Ontario
Three giant mutant crabs crawl out of the polluted deep and claw their way into the big human city—with songs, dances, romance, and the occasional murder. It’s slimy, sexy, and wildly catchy. Join the crustacean cabaret and catch the most infectious new musical at Fringe.
Performances
Content warnings: Mature Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Flashing Lights
Thursday, June 18 — 9:30pm
Saturday, June 20 — 8:00pm
Monday, June 22 — 6:30pm
Thursday, June 25 — 10:30pm
Saturday, June 27 — 9:00pm
Sunday, June 28 — 3:30pm
All performances take place at La Nouvelle Scène – Studio A as part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival (June 18–28, 2026).
Tickets
- Price: $14 + fees
- Buy tickets: ottawafringe.com/tickets
- Half-price tickets: available day-of at the festival box office for select performances
- Fringe Pin required for every ticket purchase ($5 single-year or $15 legacy reusable pin)
Show Page
Full details, artist bio, and content advisories: Crabs! The Musical on ottawafringe.com
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Event Details
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins
Ottawa's francophone theatre centre — two studio theatres (173 + 80 seats), a bar/terrace, and interior courtyard. Home to Théâtre du Trillium, Vieille 17, Vox Théâtre, and Catapulte.
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