Killy Willy
Wed, July 2 - Sun July 13 | Theatre Passe Muraille
Written by: Book and Lyrics by Eliza Smith, Music and Lyrics by Mona Fyfe
Killy Willy is a musical-comedy about Willy, a captive killer whale who wants nothing more than to be free. Through song, dance, and Shakespearean soliloquy, Willy takes control of his own future... but at what cost?
Time & Location
July 02 2025 - July 13 2025, (60 mins)
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2P3
Wednesday July 2nd, 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 4th, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday July 5th, 8:15 p.m.
Monday July 7th, 10:00 p.m.
Thursday July 10th, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday July 12th, 12:00 p.m.
Sunday July 13th, 7:30 p.m.
Musical Description
In the beginning, there was nothing. A blank void in space without time, without depth, without life. Then came... The Whale. This musical-comedy follows Willy, a captive killer whale yearning for freedom. Through song, dance, and Shakespearean soliloquy, they chart their destiny while wild whales rally to confront their greatest threat: the humans. With a strong desire for mass destruction, orgies, and good old fashion fun, the wild whales place leadership onto an unlikely messiah. Killy Willy is a hilarious, high-energy show diving into oceans, plains, and brains this summer at Toronto Fringe. The music of KILLY WILLY is inspired by: folk icons, contemporary musical theatre, and the sounds of the ocean.
About the Creators
ELIZA SMITH is an actor, playwright and artist in the city. Eliza, the playwright made her writing debut in 2023, in the fifth installment of Women At Play(s) Toronto with her one act play, Woodcocks. Her new play Killy Willy was born in the First Born Theatre’s Playwriting Roundtable and this fall, was fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Toronto Arts Council. Eliza is beyond excited to have Killy Willy premiere in the Toronto Fringe and has extra room in her bunker for any survivors of the oncoming whale uprising.
MONA FYFE is a composer and singer-songwriter. She uses her background as a performer to add whimsy to every project she writes. Drawing inspiration from her small-town upbringing, Mona’s work carries a folksy charm. Past work includes Murth Island by Alexandra Gaudet and RULER by J. Lutness and Mel Thompson. She’s on a constant mission to update her SoundCloud (sooner than later… hopefully).