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Figure Skating is for Little Girls (Question Mark)

The Montreal Fringe Festival will feature a show by former Canadian skater (and short-time Tanith Belbin skating partner, if you believe Wikipedia) Liam Dougherty titled "Figure Skating is for Little Girls." The show starts its run tonight.

Per The Montreal Gazette:

The Fringe has really outdone itself this year, presenting for the first time a show on ice at McGill's McConnell Arena. But triple-lutz lovers, be warned: This one ain't to be confused for Disney on Ice - although it could have Uncle Walt Disney spinning in his final cryogenic resting place.

The paper also promises the show will be bitter and cynical. Still, I would love to see it! Although it does seem a far cry from the Ice Capades shows I went to as a kid. (Anyone remember the one with Super Mario Bros. and Barbie? Anyone?)

Check out more and see a clip from Dougherty here. There is some controversy though; if you check out his Wikipedia page, you'll see that it says that someone keeps editing out the part about "Figure Skating is for Little Girls," and it says:

Since May, Liam’s wikipedia page had been trying to update the public and his fans about his upcoming performance but to his and fans surprise, someone keeps editing his page and omitting this major part of his life. Perhaps his actions in participating in such a show does not fair well with past supporters who are afraid of what might be said at one of his shows. Liam has been reached for comment to no avail.

Oh, it's all so dramatic! If anyone sees the show and would like to report back, I am definitely intrigued.

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Don’t forgot the Smurfs! Two of my friends were Barbie – that was a great gig for them.

I, too, would love to see the show in Montreal. I bet someone will You Tube it. Thanks for the heads up!

by Ice Charades on Jun 12, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

AH I can’t believe you knew Barbie(s)! I had the Ice Capades Barbie doll, of course. She was amazing! I did not get to see the Smurfs one:(

by Laura on Jun 12, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

This show is amazing, i encourage anyone and everyone to go see this weather or not your part of the figure skating world. i just came back from the show tonight and i have to say id go see it again in a heart beat. it was funny, edgy, and delved into aspects of the figure skating world i’m sure lots of people wouldn’t want to become public knowledge. a must see experience. too bad its only on for 2 more nights.

by whoisqaz on Jun 14, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow, I am so intrigued by this guy and his perspective. Thanks for sharing. I’ve posted a story for my peeps on my blog as well.

by jumping clapping man on Jun 14, 2009 2:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for letting us know, whoisqaz. Wish I could go!

by Laura on Jun 15, 2009 7:47 AM EDT reply actions  

his show is being filmed so you may get to see it.
also, his wiki page was edited again and then re edited to include the show again lol

by whoisqazis on Jun 16, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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