We’re naughty. We’re nice. But we’ve got lice!

Cult filmmaker and legendary provocateur extraordinnaire John Waters is bringing his signature holiday chaos back to the Rio Theatre’s stage with his solo comedy tour, officially titled A John Waters Christmas, for TWO nights in December – so expect nothing less than Waters’ hot, irreverent take on the season. This year’s performance promises 90 minutes of biting satire, filthy holiday tales, and Waters’ trademark wit. (PLUS! VIP “Group Therapy” tickets offer fans a signed poster and a post-show Q&A session…)

Yep, the alternative Clause with flaws, John Waters is back with his demented solo comedy show holiday show that puts the gag in gagster, the hole in holiday, and the stuffer in your stocking. He not only loves Santa, he eats him raw and regurgitates him back up piping hot to eager-beaver filth-tartar lovers everywhere.

Yep, Waters’ fast moving, all-new stand-up comedy show is here again for another year of holiday jeer, coming down your chimney without a Dude Wipe, ready to gobble up your Christmas cookies.

It’s a whole new world out there, and you know what you have to do… Teabag the reindeer! Knock over the tree! Leave a holiday payday for your whole family to see.

It’s A John Waters Christmas – resist, resist, resist, with a joyous limp wrist.

Wednesday, December 3
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Balcony (General Admission) $55+ s/c (Until November 12 – Limited Number Available) | $70+ s/c
Main Floor (Reserved Seating) $65 + s/c  (Until November 12 – Limited Number Available | $80+ s/c
VIP (First four rows, centre section / Max 4 per transaction)  $120+ s/c

VIP tickets include: Early access to the theatre, priority seating in the first four rows/ centre section, a commemorative event poster signed by John Waters(!), access to an exclusive post-show “Group Therapy” session featuring an intimate Q&A, and an opportunity to take a socially-distanced selfie with the man himself. VIP tickets are capped at 4 / transaction.

Tickets for this event go on sale on Wednesday, November 5 at 11:59 am HERE

Thursday, December 4
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Latecomers may not be admitted.

Balcony (General Admission) $55+ s/c (Until November 12 – Limited Number Available) | $70+ s/c
Main Floor (Reserved Seating) $65 + s/c  (Until November 12 – Limited Number Available) | $80+ s/c
VIP (First four rows, centre section / Max 4 per transaction)  $120+ s/c

VIP tickets include: Early access to the theatre, priority seating in the first four rows/ centre section, a commemorative event poster signed by John Waters(!), access to an exclusive post-show “Group Therapy” session featuring an intimate Q&A, and an opportunity to take a socially-distanced selfie with the man himself. VIP tickets are capped at 4 / transaction.

Tickets for this event go on sale on Wednesday, November 5 at 11:59 am HERE

*Must be 16+ for entry (mild content warning). Must be 19+ w/ ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*We strongly recommend coming early to ensure time to locate seats – and purchase treats! Latecomers may not be admitted.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges.

TICKET RESALE NOTE: Anyone caught reselling tickets at a higher value than originally priced will have their tickets cancelled without refund. Don’t be that guy! Resale of tickets for profit will not be tolerated.