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The Zip Fest.

Celebrating the power of silence with theatre.

09 -10 MAY, 2025. Cyril Clark Theatre, Brampton.

2025 Featured Plays

Jagriti- the beginning

A woman confronts childhood abuse, transforms pain into strength, and reclaims her voice through the five stages of grief—told through dance.

The Button

In a quiet room, two friends encounter a stranger who presents a curious opportunity.

The Unfinished Song

A Struggling composer creatively blocked turns to take drastic measures to fuel her artistic inspiration believing the experiences will unlock the song she needs to complete.

Farewell with Last Letter

A grieving soul discovers a forgotten letter, reliving memories through movement and finding healing in silence and motion.

Three Is A Mess

Three bumbling thieves break into a rich man’s house to steal a precious gem, but a series of hilarious mishaps turn their heist into a spectacular failure.

The Scent of Soil

A teenage immigrant chasing success in Canada is shaken by a parent’s sudden death back home, sparking a journey through grief, guilt, love, and what truly matters.

Brampton Boulevard

In a beat-up apartment full of bad habits, two roommates bicker, tease, and tango through a love triangle—where every fight is a duet and the road to romance is choreographed chaos.

Turbulence

Invisible and unheard by all, yet real to me—my mind unravels between fear and reality, as others cannot see the turbulence within.

Sweating Through Self Doubt

Sometimes the only thing that comes between you and your goals is yourself.

Periplaneta

A space odyssey in a semi-utopian future sparks friendship, discord, and chaos. Are pigments just human constructs? Our species may be more invasive and destructive than even cockroaches.

Copy Crash

In a tense exam hall, mischief, desperation, and quiet rebellion bubble under the watchful eye of an unrelenting invigilator.

Extremes

Extremes is a powerful and heart-wrenching portrait of a man who gave all he had, and the
family who only saw his worth when he had nothing left to give.

What is The Zip Fest?

The Zip Fest is a new theatre festival presented by The Hive to celebrate the art of storytelling through gesture and movement.

Essentially wordless, The Zip Fest aims to transcend linguistic barriers, inviting everyone to share in the universal language of art. 

What's Unique About The Zip Fest?

It's Creative

Showcase your talent and creativity in a refreshing and unconventional format.

It's Inclusive

 Join a diverse community of performers and audiences from all backgrounds.

It's Unique

Experience a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating the art of non-verbal communication.

It's Rewarding

Receive recognition and feedback from industry professionals while networking with fellow artists.

It's Engaging

Connect with audiences on a deeper level through the power of silent storytelling.

Musical

2025 Adjudicators

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Anubhav Singh

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Allison Edwards Crewe

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Jeffery Carl

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Sharada Eswar

2025 Performers

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The Zip Fest
is funded in part by
Advanced Brampton Fund.

The Zip Fest 2025 Format

12 Plays on
May 10.

May 10 (Round 1 - 2.00 PM) and May 10 (Round 2 - 7.00 PM) will showcase all 12 entries of this unique silent theatre festival. 

The Zip Fest 2025 Format

6 Plays on
May 11 Finale.

6 (of the 12) performances will be chosen for their creativity, storytelling, and impact by the judges and the audience for the May 10 (Finale) 

The Zip Fest 2025 Format

Awards & Recognition.

Exciting Audience Applause & Judges Jewel awards & recognition opportunities for participating performer & ensembles. 

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Drama

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