Press Release: 2-Spirit Cabaret 2026
June 10, 2026 - Please include in your news items and editorial plans
Native Earth Performing Arts Celebrates the 10th Edition
2-Spirit CabaretPresented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Native Earth Performing Arts is excited to announce the lineup for 10th edition of 2-Spirit Cabaret, presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, on June 17, 2026 in The Chamber at Buddies in Bad Times. The 2-Spirit Cabaret is an annual celebration of the strength, beauty, and talent of queer and 2-Spirit Indigenous people.
Hosted by Filipino, 2-Spirit Actor, Burlesque and Drag performer Haley Robinson, The 2-Spirit Cabaret will feature performances by multidisciplinary performer Jay Northcott, Urban IndigiQueer Anishinaabe burlesque performer Madame Ode’miin Surprise, Indigiqueer artisan and jingle dress dancer Bri Olson-Pitawanakwat, singer and multidisciplinary artist Rosary Spence, Queer and Neurodivergent multidisciplinary artist Annika Tupper, and singer/songwriter Lacey Hill. A pre-show community celebration in the cabaret will offer catering from Pow Wow Cafe, and artwork and merch available from Native Earth and Native Arts Society.
Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. Currently in its 43rd Season, Native Earth is dedicated to creating, developing and producing professional artistic expressions of the Indigenous experience in Canada.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is the world’s largest and longest-running queer theatre. For 46 years, Buddies has carved out a sexy, disobedient edge in Toronto’s theatre scene and has been a world leader in amplifying queer voices and developing their stories for the stage. In its year-round theatre season, Buddies is a home for artistic risk—a place where emerging talent hone their radical visions, and where established artists to do the daring works other theatres might shy away from. Since 1979, Buddies has welcomed over one million audience members and premiered over 1,000 new works for the stage. BMO is Buddies in Bad Times’ Lead Season Sponsor.
The 2-Spirit CabaretWednesday, June 17 at 7:30pmBuddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street in TorontoTickets range from $10 – $75 + fees. This event is for guests ages 19+.https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/2-spirit-cabaret-2026/
Media Contact: Damien Nelson, damien@wantandable.ca