Olivia Collette’s The Paranoid King focuses on the existential anxieties of King Ashurhaddan–ruler of the Assyrian empire between 680 and 669 BC. By highlighting these emotions, which are rarely associated with an ancient imperial leader, the play centres human empathy and understanding.

Spoken Word Intern Adrienne reviews local sketch comedy group Tandem Jump Live at the 2024 Montreal Fringe Fest.