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Calgary Fringe Festival 2021: Steven Morton on drag, performing and finding your passion

By Rachneet Randhawa, August 27 2021—

Did you know that in theatre the term “drag” is known to have originated from when men played female roles in theoretical performances? They would express how their costume dresses would “drag” across the … Read the rest

Photo courtesy Calgary Fringe Festival and Steven Morton

Calgary Fringe Festival 2021: Drag Me to the Opera

By Rachneet Randhawa, August 24 2021—

Drag Me to the Opera was a fantastical bonanza of musical theatre, kicking off the Gauntlet’s “Binge of the Fringe.” The performance starred Steven Morton as Aida Cupcake, who explains the woes and wisdom of … Read the rest