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XOXO (25 min) & XOXO: The Relationship Show (60 min)
We’ve all heard nice guys finish last, but what about nice girls? XOXO is a comedy cabaret exploring the highs and lows of dating in the modern world, from first kiss to first dis, break-ups to make-ups and everything in between. Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers & Franny McCabe-Bennett) proudly present this high-energy, fast paced hybrid of sketch comedy, theatre and music, including scenes, monologues, original songs, and some re-imagined classics. Bring a date, bring your friends, or fly solo and watch Two Juliets run the relationship gauntlet and see who makes it out alive!
XOXO was the first project officially launched by Two Juliets. Inspired by conversations between friends and featuring personal experiences and anecdotes, the piece was written and rehearsed over an 8 week period, premiering in a 25-minute version at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July 2013. Following the success of the Hamilton run, XOXO was remounted at The Box Toronto in September with plans to expand to an hour-long show and add new material, while keeping the original script intact as a separate shorter show.
In May 2014, XOXO: The Relationship Show (60 min) premiered at the SpringWorks: Indie Theatre & Arts Festival in Stratford, Ontario, winning the People's Choice Award out of over 30 productions. To date, XOXO: The Relationship Show has been performed at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, SpringWorks Festival (Stratford), One More Night Festival (Toronto) and a recurring show at Yuk Yuk's Hamilton. XOXO has been performed at the Hamilton Fringe Festival (Mini-Series) and the Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale (Toronto). Two Juliets recently returned from their summer tour of XOXO: The Relationship Show at the Toronto Fringe Festival and Winnipeg Fringe Festival in July 2015.
Word on the street:
"Consider them the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler of the Hamilton Fringe. That's shorthand for saying Meghan Chalmers and Franny McCabe-Bennett, the writers, directors and stars of XOXO The Relationship Show, have the kind of fantastic comic chemistry we rarely get to see between women on the stage." - Anne Bokma, Raise the Hammer, 2014
"The songs...are incredibly witty, thought–provoking, and beautifully sung." - Beverly Horton, VIEW Magazine, 2014
"Had me in stitches... The piece was never shy of high-energy honesty." - Nicole D’Amato, The Theatre Reader, 2014
"Funniest thing I have seen on stage in a long time... Highly recommended." - Scott Summerhayes, urbanicity, 2014
"Chalmers and McCabe-Bennett show versatility, comedic timing and great chemistry... A fun, fresh and recommended hour." - Sue Yarwood, Raise the Hammer, 2014
"Two girls, an open studio, and a lot of heart, XOXO is not any run-of-the-mill comedy. [...] I would love to see these two girls in a show again." -Katie Stoneman, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"The duo of Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers and Franny McCabe-Bennett) put on a terrific show in XOXO, a must see comedy about relationship struggles. Like Abbott and Costello, Meghan set up the bottles and Franny knocked them down. The chemistry they exhibited in their performance was flawless. [...] This isn’t just a show for women. It’s a show for everyone who’s been in a relationship." -Thomas Allen, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"Everyone, even a midlife long-married woman like me, can relate to the humanity and humour in their tales. [...] Despite the vagaries of dating life, one thing’s for certain: you’ll leave this show with a big smile on your face." -Anne Bokma, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"LOVED #XOXOshow at #HamFringe everyone go see it today!" @emilywestover
"XOXO LMAO Best line: It's raining men, girls, so go get wet! #XOXOshow" @cable14
"Headed to #HamFringe today? I HIGHLY recommend #XOXOshow. Last minute surprise that turned into a gem of a show!" @neeners006
Read full reviews here!
XOXO was the first project officially launched by Two Juliets. Inspired by conversations between friends and featuring personal experiences and anecdotes, the piece was written and rehearsed over an 8 week period, premiering in a 25-minute version at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July 2013. Following the success of the Hamilton run, XOXO was remounted at The Box Toronto in September with plans to expand to an hour-long show and add new material, while keeping the original script intact as a separate shorter show.
In May 2014, XOXO: The Relationship Show (60 min) premiered at the SpringWorks: Indie Theatre & Arts Festival in Stratford, Ontario, winning the People's Choice Award out of over 30 productions. To date, XOXO: The Relationship Show has been performed at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, SpringWorks Festival (Stratford), One More Night Festival (Toronto) and a recurring show at Yuk Yuk's Hamilton. XOXO has been performed at the Hamilton Fringe Festival (Mini-Series) and the Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale (Toronto). Two Juliets recently returned from their summer tour of XOXO: The Relationship Show at the Toronto Fringe Festival and Winnipeg Fringe Festival in July 2015.
Word on the street:
"Consider them the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler of the Hamilton Fringe. That's shorthand for saying Meghan Chalmers and Franny McCabe-Bennett, the writers, directors and stars of XOXO The Relationship Show, have the kind of fantastic comic chemistry we rarely get to see between women on the stage." - Anne Bokma, Raise the Hammer, 2014
"The songs...are incredibly witty, thought–provoking, and beautifully sung." - Beverly Horton, VIEW Magazine, 2014
"Had me in stitches... The piece was never shy of high-energy honesty." - Nicole D’Amato, The Theatre Reader, 2014
"Funniest thing I have seen on stage in a long time... Highly recommended." - Scott Summerhayes, urbanicity, 2014
"Chalmers and McCabe-Bennett show versatility, comedic timing and great chemistry... A fun, fresh and recommended hour." - Sue Yarwood, Raise the Hammer, 2014
"Two girls, an open studio, and a lot of heart, XOXO is not any run-of-the-mill comedy. [...] I would love to see these two girls in a show again." -Katie Stoneman, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"The duo of Two Juliets (Meghan Chalmers and Franny McCabe-Bennett) put on a terrific show in XOXO, a must see comedy about relationship struggles. Like Abbott and Costello, Meghan set up the bottles and Franny knocked them down. The chemistry they exhibited in their performance was flawless. [...] This isn’t just a show for women. It’s a show for everyone who’s been in a relationship." -Thomas Allen, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"Everyone, even a midlife long-married woman like me, can relate to the humanity and humour in their tales. [...] Despite the vagaries of dating life, one thing’s for certain: you’ll leave this show with a big smile on your face." -Anne Bokma, Hamilton Fringe Festival Reviewer 2013
"LOVED #XOXOshow at #HamFringe everyone go see it today!" @emilywestover
"XOXO LMAO Best line: It's raining men, girls, so go get wet! #XOXOshow" @cable14
"Headed to #HamFringe today? I HIGHLY recommend #XOXOshow. Last minute surprise that turned into a gem of a show!" @neeners006
Read full reviews here!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
OAKVILLE - West End Studio Theatre, XOXO: The Relationship Show & Laugh With Leila- June 4 & 5 2016 - 1109 North Service Rd E, Oakville ON, L6H 1A6
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PAST PERFORMANCES
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Fringe Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - July 15-26 2015 - Red River College (Roblin Centre), 160 Princess St
TORONTO - Live from the Annex, XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpts - July 7 2015 - CSI Garage, 720 Bathurst St
TORONTO - Toronto Fringe Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - July 1-12 2015 - Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, 16 Ryerson Ave
HAMILTON - Adam Bryan's "Down With Love" Cabaret, co-hosts and XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpts - June 18 2015 - The Staircase Cafe & Theatre
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring O Dat Dum ("Sketchiest Sketch Troupe" at Toronto SketchFest, official selection at Montreal SketchFest) - May 7 2015 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring Rebecca Perry (Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl, Suzy Snowflake Entertains The Troops) - December 4 2014 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring Leila (Love With Leila) - Oct 2 2014 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
TORONTO - The One More Night Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - September 14 2014 - The Box Toronto, 89 Niagara St
TORONTO - Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale, XOXO - July 26 & 27 2014 - Amico's Pizza (upstairs), 1648 Queen St W
HAMILTON - Hamilton Fringe Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - July 17-27 2014 - Mills Hardware, 95 King St E
STRATFORD - SpringWorks Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - May 13, 16, 17 2014 - Factory163 & Revel Caffe *WINNER: PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD*
TORONTO - rAiz'n sPeak: Volume 2, XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpt - January 25 2014 - Redline Coffee & Espresso Bar
TORONTO - Two Juliets Launch Party featuring XOXO - September 7 2013 - The Box Toronto
HAMILTON - Hamilton Fringe Festival, XOXO - July 26, 27, 28 2013 - James North Studio
TORONTO - Live from the Annex, XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpts - July 7 2015 - CSI Garage, 720 Bathurst St
TORONTO - Toronto Fringe Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - July 1-12 2015 - Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, 16 Ryerson Ave
HAMILTON - Adam Bryan's "Down With Love" Cabaret, co-hosts and XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpts - June 18 2015 - The Staircase Cafe & Theatre
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring O Dat Dum ("Sketchiest Sketch Troupe" at Toronto SketchFest, official selection at Montreal SketchFest) - May 7 2015 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring Rebecca Perry (Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl, Suzy Snowflake Entertains The Troops) - December 4 2014 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
HAMILTON - XOXO: The Relationship Show at Yuk Yuk's featuring Leila (Love With Leila) - Oct 2 2014 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, 120 King St W
TORONTO - The One More Night Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - September 14 2014 - The Box Toronto, 89 Niagara St
TORONTO - Lab Cab Festival: Parkdale, XOXO - July 26 & 27 2014 - Amico's Pizza (upstairs), 1648 Queen St W
HAMILTON - Hamilton Fringe Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - July 17-27 2014 - Mills Hardware, 95 King St E
STRATFORD - SpringWorks Festival, XOXO: The Relationship Show - May 13, 16, 17 2014 - Factory163 & Revel Caffe *WINNER: PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD*
TORONTO - rAiz'n sPeak: Volume 2, XOXO: The Relationship Show excerpt - January 25 2014 - Redline Coffee & Espresso Bar
TORONTO - Two Juliets Launch Party featuring XOXO - September 7 2013 - The Box Toronto
HAMILTON - Hamilton Fringe Festival, XOXO - July 26, 27, 28 2013 - James North Studio