About
Created by Canda-Leigh Habonimana | Produced by Foison Theatre | Origin: Ottawa, Ontario
A DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who, through constant questioning of their belonging, decides to choose their own pleasure in everything until it catches up to them. Then, they learn to balance it with the rhythm of their heart, and some drumming too… will this make it all worth it?
Performances
Content warnings: Described Performance and/or Storytelling, Assistive Listening Available, Mature Language, Sexual Content, Mental Health, Audience Participation
¹ Thursday, June 18 — 8:00pm
¹ Saturday, June 20 — 6:30pm
¹ Sunday, June 21 — 10:30pm
¹ Wednesday, June 24 — 9:00pm
¹ Friday, June 26 — 11:00pm
¹ Sunday, June 28 — 3:30pm
All performances take place at ODD Box 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: Umugisha on ottawafringe.com
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