Oh Winnipeg!

A Surprising Musical Memoir

"Oh Winnipeg!" is the journey of a singer/songwriter's life in - and out - of music. Born into a non-musical family (or is he?), Pippus traverses stripjoints, nude beaches, and insane asylums while stumbling after the big dream. This one-man play features a long-dead great aunt from the London stage, bluesman Eddie "Son" House, original music, and much more. The Vancouver Province says singer/songwriter John Pippus "...is a refined tunesmith with serious pop hooks."

Bit By Bit Productions presents this one-man, one-act play written and performed by John Pippus. Directed by Rachel Scott.

Debuting at the Victoria Fringe Festival on August 27/09 at the Intrepid Studio Theatre (Venue 6), "Oh Winnipeg!" went on to win PICK OF THE FRINGE at the 25th Annual Vancouver Fringe Festival. The eight-show run in Vancouver was at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive. The first show in Vancouver was on Friday, Sept. 11/09.

Following an additional three-night run at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, as one of four plays designated a "Pick", the play did a two-week run at the Firehall Theatre on Vancouver's Eastside.

Now "Oh Winnipeg!" comes to to the 2010 Winnipeg Fringe Fest. Opening night is Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 7:45PM The Colin Jackson Studio Theatre (Venue 17). The theatre has a seating capacity of 111 seats and is in the heart of the action. Ticket info at 94-FRINGE (7464). Please visit The Winnipeg Fringe site for more.

What the Critics Say About “Oh Winnipeg!”

“Warm-hearted humanity that instantly connects with the audience.” VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST

“Openhearted and engaging performer.” GEORGIA STRAIGHT

“10 out of 10!” REVIEW VANCOUVER

“Charming and touching tale… Don’t miss this great little play.” MONDAY MAGAZINE

"Superb guitar stylings." Peter Birnie, VANCOUVER SUN

...“LOVED it.” Sheryl Mackay, CBC RADIO

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