The Tour

Based on our 2024 one-night-only immersive experience, we've drawn on WB Yeats and Michio Ito's "Drawing Room Theatre," current "DIY" trends, and ancient caroling/koliada traditions to craft a show that can be performed anywhere from a living room for 5 people to a hotel lobby for 30.

Performances & Content

Fable is designed to be performed in unusual spaces, and to bring the performing arts to everyone. We perform in apartments, backyards, lobbies, and public spaces - wherever someone offers to host us.

Due to the varied nature of our venues, accessibility levels may vary. We can guarantee that restrooms will be available; details on stairs, allergens, parking, and other considerations are noted in each show’s listing on Ticket Tailor.

When performing in private locations such as houses and apartments, the neighborhood is indicated on the ticket listing; exact addresses are sent to ticketholders 48 hours before the performance.

Venues & Acessibility

Each performance may involve elements such as traditional storytelling, dance, singing, divination, improvised audience interactions, and other surprises. The show is different every time, tailored to the space it's performed in.

Performances last 45-90 minutes, depending upon many factors. Length may be affected by the amount of audience interaction, so we anticipate slightly longer runtimes at venues with larger capacity.

All shows are appropriate for all ages, unless otherwise noted. However, the themes and stories are mature (sometimes dealing with depression, identity, and other heavy issues); the intended audience is 14+.

Audience interaction is optional, and audience members are given a way to indicate their interaction preferences to the performers before the show begins.

Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each performance lasts 45-90 minutes, depending upon many factors. Length may be affected by the amount of audience interaction, so we anticipate slightly longer runtimes at venues with larger capacity.

  • Performances may include traditional storytelling, dance, singing, divination, and other surprises. Improvised audience interactions are a major part as well.

    The exact program is determined by venue capacity and performer availability; the show is different every time.

  • Magpie does not provide food and drink for the audience. Venues such as restaurants May choose to provide food, for sale or for free; that will be noted in the descriptions of the relevant shows on Ticket Tailor.

  • Fable casts change with every performance, based upon performer availability and other factors. Descriptions of individual shows May provide hints as to who will be there, but part of the beauty of the show is that you never know who - or what - will come to visit...so it’s worth attending multiple performances to see all of your favorites!

  • You can purchase your own copy of our Diviner’s gorgeous Deck (designed by Magpie member Michelle Marais) in our shop.

  • Anywhere!

    FABLE is designed to be performed in unusual spaces, and to bring the performing arts to everyone. We perform in apartments, backyards, lobbies, and public spaces - wherever someone offers to host us.

  • Thanks to our 4Culture grant funding, FABLE is generally performed at no cost to audiences. Tickets are free by default, reserved via Ticket Tailor.

    Some larger venues may opt to charge a fee in order to recoup certain costs associated with hosting; in that case, they set the fee, and 50% goes to Magpie’s mission to make other performances accessible.

  • Take a look at our Host Info Page for information, and then submit your Host Sign-Up Form.

  • If you have questions about content or accessibility not answered here, you can email us at magpieartistsensemble@gmail.com.