About
Created by Ulyn Berkeley-Gaskin and Akelia Clarke | Produced by The Platypus Playhouse | Origin: Ottawa
What is love? Is it romance, or something deeper? Love is the invisible thread connecting us across race, country, distance, time—even death. It appears in unexpected places—in strangers who become kin, in lifelong friendships, in deep bonds between souls. Through music and storytelling, this performance journeys through the seasons of our lives—the love that endures.
Performances
Content warnings: Masking Performance, Described Performance and/or Storytelling, Relaxed Performance, Assistive Listening Available, Mature Language, Mental Health
¹ ² Thursday, June 18 — 6:00pm
¹ ² Saturday, June 20 — 9:00pm
¹ ² Sunday, June 21 — 2:30pm
¹ ² Tuesday, June 23 — 8:00pm
¹ ² Friday, June 26 — 10:30pm
¹ ² Sunday, June 28 — 6:00pm
All performances take place at Arts Court Theatre 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)
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Full details, artist bio, and content advisories: The Etymology of Love on ottawafringe.com
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