CONGRATS!

Candy Roberts is LARRY wins

BEST SOLO COMEDY at the

VICTORIA FRINGE 2025

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Candy Roberts is a Canadian theatre artist and fifth-generation European-Canadian settler, residing on the Unceded Territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Nations, also known as Vancouver, BC.

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Her innovative works, which seamlessly blend physical theatre, music, and clowning, dive into the complexities of the human condition—exploring both the absurdity,  humour, heartbreak, and vulnerability inherent in life. Her work encompasses an artistic interrogation of self-expression, mental health, and community connection.

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An internationally recognized artist, Candy has toured extensively with her critically acclaimed solo productions, including LARRY, a bold and provocative gender-bending feminist comedy; IDEAS BOBERT, a whimsical family production in the tradition of silent film; and OOPSIE, a dynamic physical comedy exploring the art of failure with silliness and wit.

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In addition to her solo work, Candy is the Band Leader of the Myrtle Sisters as well as the Artistic Director of Candy Bones Theatre, a pioneering Theatre for Young Audiences company renowned for its innovative, immersive, and original productions that captivate children and families alike.

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For Candy, creation is more than a practice—it is a way of life. Beyond her artistic endeavours, she is a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Creative Coach, supporting individuals to listen to the stories held in their nervous system to connect with their unique creative sparks.

 

In recognition of her exceptional contributions to community building through the arts, she was honoured with the prestigious Mayor’s Arts Award in 2014.

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Read more about Candy in the Huffington Post here.​