Love (Manipulated)

The Baldersons, a tough-as-nails producer and her artsy director husband known for sultry low-budget sci-fi movies, are making the leap into romantic comedy. But during rehearsal for their autobiographical love story, they clash over the details of an alleged affair. They begin subjecting the poor actors playing them to increasingly biased recreations of the same ridiculous breakup scene, luring the lovestruck leads into a four-way battle for truth, validation, and one ultimate question: who is manipulating who?

From hit writer Gordon Woolvett, Love (Manipulated) is straight from lived experience: “It is somewhat of a true story! Years ago, I was cast in the lead role in a film whose director and producer were going through a divorce. You can imagine what being on set was like: a tempestuous couple on the edge of disaster trying to make a movie together. It was such a nightmare that I started smoking again and was up to two packs a day by the end of the shoot. I always imagined it would make a great comedy someday. The best comedy always comes from pain”.

Starring Kristen Seer, Victoria Souter, Greg Rogers, and Sam Hall, Love (Manipulated) is a hilarious, and heartfelt one-of-a-kind romcom that pushes the boundaries of love and heartbreak, with more drama than a telenovela!

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $18

Vancouver Fringe Festival Pricing

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: Vancouver Fringe Festival Box Office

Date: Thursday September 10, 2026 to Sunday September 20, 2026

Thursday Sept 10 – 8:40pm
Saturday Sept 12 – 2:30pm
Sunday Sept 13 – 9:15pm
Thursday Sept 17 – 7:00pm
Saturday Sept 19 – 7:20pm
Sunday Sept 20 – 2:15 pm

Venue & Address

Arts Umbrella (Theatre), 1400 Johnson Street, Vancouver

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport