The Ice Keeps at the Victoria Fringe Festival

Event Description

A ship trapped in the ice. Twenty-eight souls stranded at the end of the world. One leader determined to bring everyone home.

Based on the astonishing true story of Ernest Shackleton’s doomed Antarctic expedition, Endurance plunges audiences into one of history’s greatest tales of survival. When the Endurance is crushed by pack ice, Shackleton and his crew must face months of uncertainty, isolation, and impossible odds in a fight to stay alive.

In this exciting and touching reimagining by Melissa Taylor, the legendary expedition is brought to life by an entirely female cast, offering a fresh perspective on a story traditionally told through a masculine lens. Directed by Heather Jarvie, this powerful production explores not only courage and leadership, but also the compassion, care, and deep human connections that carried the crew through their darkest days.

Adventure, endurance, and extraordinary humanity collide in this unforgettable theatrical journey.

Performances at Venue # 4, SKAM Satellite Studio (849 Fort Street)

Thursday, Aug. 27 9:15pm

Saturday, Aug. 29 6:30pm

Tuesday, Sept. 1 8:30pm

Thursday, Sept. 3 9:45pm

Friday, Sept. 4 6:15pm

Sunday, Sept. 6 1:00pm

Tickets $16, available in advance online or in-person at Intrepid Theatre’s box office.

Director: Heather Jarvie
Stage Manager: Taylor Guidotti
Puppet Design: Bragi Theatre
Lighting Design: Annie Konstantinov
Sound Design: Emily Burke
Set Decoration/Prop Design: Ricki Healey
Poster Design: Julie McLaughlin

Cast:
Emme Sait
Keeley Shortreed
Melissa Taylor
& Ricki Healey