The Persistent Stain

Important Announcement!

The Persistent Stain are sorry to have to announce that we will not be able to appear at the Ottawa Fringe this June as planned.

We know. It sucks for us, too. We’ll get the band back together and kick out the jams for y’all, sometime soon, we promise. Meanwhile, thank you for understanding that not even punk can’t fix everything.

In our time slot, will be performing the multi-award-winning “Dressed as People – a Triptych of Uncanny Abduction,” instead – so please show us the love by checking that out. (More info soon!)

Thanks friends and fans!

PS - Aristotle is still a d*ck, nothing changes that



(Photos by .ca )

Punk is Dead, Long Live the People!

The sad news:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Punk Reek Productions will be unable to present “The Persistent Stain” at this year’s Ottawa Fringe Festival. We know! We’re very sad about this news, too. We’ll find a time to get the band back together to kick out the jams for y’all, sometime soon, we promise. Meanwhile, thank you for understanding that even punk can’t fix everything.

The exciting news:
In place of “The Persistent Stain,” Punk Reek is excited to present “Dressed As People – a Triptych of Uncanny Abduction,” performed by the award winning, multi-talented, Margo MacDonald (Maxie Staines of The Persistent Stain). The performance dates and venue remain the same. “Dressed As People” will be at La Nouvelle Scene, Studio A:

Thursday, June 13th - 6:30pm
Saturday, June 15th - 9:00pm
Sunday, June 16th - 3:00pm (*masks required performance)
Tuesday, June 18th - 6:00pm (*half-price performance)
Thursday, June 20th - 7:30pm
Saturday, June 22nd - 9:00pm
Tickets will be available through the Fringe website soon. www.ottawafringe.com

About Dressed As People

A school haunted by troubled children; an encounter with the unknown on open waters; the mysterious disappearance of a friend. Three characters; three time periods; three tales of abduction and the intrusion of the uncanny into the lives of those who are taken, those who do the taking, and those who are left behind.

Multi award-winning theatre creator Margo MacDonald teams up with multi award-winning Speculative Fiction writers A.M. Dellamonica, Amal El-Mohtar and Kelly Robson for this chilling new work. Directed by Mary Ellis and designed by Laura Wheeler (Lights & Set) and Alli Harris (Sound).

Kelly Robson, “Skinless”
In 1989, while teaching Canadian Literature at a university in Edmonton, a nun reveals her past as a young instructor at a haunted school full of troubled children in 1950s Ireland.

Amal El-Mohtar, “The Shape of My Teeth”
In 1827, a woman reflects on her best friend’s mysterious disappearance in Mortimer Forest on the Welsh border. She refuses to be left behind.

A.M. Dellamonica, “Repositioning”
In 2021, a seasoned entertainer on the le***an cruise circuit grapples with memories of an encounter with the unknown in 2018 while on a Pacific Ocean repositioning cruise headed to Vancouver, B.C. from Sydney, Australia.

“A fascinating mosaic of the mysteries that lie just beyond the edges of our natural world…If you’re a sci-fi or speculative fiction fan, this’ll be one for you — powerful words in the mouth of a masterful storyteller.”

– Aishling Murphy, Intermission Magazine

Ottawa Fringe Festival – Ottawa's Largest Theatre Festival For over two decades, the Ottawa Fringe has been a hub of creativity and expression, showcasing works of art that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. We are dedicated to providing a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and connect with audiences.

Live on stage

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Outfits - &
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Joey’s notebook… he never goes anywhere without it!

Meet the band!

(L-R) Fetch - drums, Captain “Gary” Gorgeous - lead guitar, Maxie Staines - lead vocals, Joey Blank - bass

(Not pictured - Bobby B*stard - rhythm guitar)

Paid homage to a legend at the Museum of London…

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This is Maxie Staines wishing y’all a happy pride! 🌈🎈

Only two more shows!! Catch it!