2026 Tour
HOW TO LOVE
A FASCIST
Winner!
BEST OF FEST
Ottawa
Fringe FESTIVAL
2026
HAMILTON
Fringe
Fri JUL 17
Sat JUL 18
Sun JUL 19
Wed JUL 22
Fri JUL 24
Sat JUL 25
Sun JUL 26
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:
“one of the strongest solo shows I’ve seen”
— Glenn Sumi
“absolute must-see, one of the best of the fringe”
— Hamilton City Magazine
“Cassie Cao’s timing
was perfect”
— Mooney on Theatre
“Give her a microphone and she shines”
— CBC Comedy
“Get a cramp from laughing so much”
— Burnt Out Reviews
“one of the standout performers of Fringe”
— Apartment 613
“one of the most polished and best shows to see”
— The Hammer Monthly
“I felt a full spectrum of emotions”
— The Vibe Hamilton
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING:
GRIPPING, expert storytelling
“Cassie Cao is a force! I haven’t felt so moved by a comedy show before! Her gravitas, storytelling, and skill are remarkable!
Canada, we are so lucky to have a talent like hers in our country. Run, don’t walk to support her work!”
— Komal
“It's no surprise that tickets seem to be flying for the limited number of seats.
Despite being so polished and professional, she never failed to be fresh, grounded, and connected to her story. She also employed a strong natural charm to keep well ahead of audience expectations.”
— Euan
“The show was wonderful from start to finish and had me gripped so tightly that I genuinely forgot about the smoking gun: the title. So although the build-up was there, when the other shoe fell, I was still stunned.
The story is spun with so much personality that I couldn't help but be wrapped up.”
— Nora
unique economics LENS
“As an economist, Cassie has a unique perspective that few comedians have. I believe the highest form of stand-up comedy is not just making people laugh, but helping them think through laughter and understand life a little better through humour.
I hope this will always be her style.”
— Chris
“Incredible show! Cathartic.
I’m applying the economic theory she taught us to my own life now.
Cassie is a delight onstage and off. We are lucky to have her back in Ottawa for this moment.”
— Jocelyn
“Such engaging, excellent storytelling.
Humourous and honest, and learned about economics.
Must see!!”
— Samantha
asian queen GETS PERSONAL
“The show was amazing!! It was a masterclass in storytelling and comedy as the performer interleaves joy and pain, edging catharsis until the very end.
My Asian mom doesn’t emote much so it was refreshing to see this Asian queen sharing a very personal and funny story with us.
Gold star. 5/5. S tier.”
— Bobby
“CBC here, “Chinese born Canadian”.
I loved her perspective on racism, and supremacy, from a Chinese perspective. I had never heard the “pyramid” before, presented as clearly as she did.
Well deserved on being selected “Best of Fringe”!!!”
— Vick
“Funny, insightful, and personal.
A wonderful piece of storytelling punctuated by hilarious observations.
Definitely left me thinking after I left the theatre.
Make it a priority to go see it!”
— Liam