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The Zip Fest.

Celebrating the power of silence with theatre.

09 -11 MAY, 2025. Cyril Clark Theatre, Brampton.

The 7 Finalist Plays of 2024

Looking Through The Glass

No matter where you live or who you meet. Your surroundings should never define your happiness, it should lie within!

Winner - SILENT STAR AWARDS (TECHNICALS) - SOUND

Phoenix

A woman’s journey in her rocky relationship of a middle aged couple.

The Artist

A story of an Artist and his attitude towards the world. A tale of an artist and homeless person and their meeting of minds after a conflict, ego and approach towards life.

Runner Up - JUDGES JEWEL AWARD (PLAY)

Winner - SILENT STAR AWARDS (ACTING) - SUNIL LARIYA

Switch

Join us on this riveting journey of marital bliss that turns into a roller coaster ride of emotions. Does someone win the showdown? Wait and watch this power packed drama. Shhhh...Switch.

Winner - SILENT STAR AWARDS (TECHNICALS) - LIGHTING

A Chair of Discord

The Chair of Discord: A Silent Tale of Power and Broken Bonds

Earthly Encounters

Human evolution's impact unfolds in a 7-minute theatrical piece, blending an abstract of oppression, act of resistance and satirical comedy.

Winner - JUDGES JEWEL AWARD (PLAY)

Runner Up - AUDIENCE APPLAUD AWARD (PLAY)

Runner Up - SILENT STAR AWARDS (ACTING) - DHRUV PATEL

Winner - SILENT STAR AWARDS (DIRECTION) - DHRUV PATEL

Cast-anova

A man, hospitalized after an accident, faces chaos as unexpected visitors arrive, sparking confrontations, misunderstandings and absurd situations.

Winner AUDIENCE APPLAUD AWARD (PLAY)

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

2024 Adjudicators

Shauna Thompson

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Suma Nair

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Andreja Kovac

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Sean Sullivan

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Lauren Wolanski

2024 Performers

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

The Zip Fest 2025 Format

View 2024 Plays

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.

Drama

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