Big Stuff 

 
An Assembly Theatre, Scotland Presentation.

Big Stuff is produced by Lily Dorment, Samantha Levin, Bryan McCaffrey and Leah Michalos, in association with Metal Rabbit Productions and Baram and Snieckus.

WRITTEN & CREATED BY MATT BARAM & NAOMI SNIECKUS, CO-CREATED & DIRECTED BY KAT SANDLER

An unexpectedly moving comedy about the s#!t we hold onto.

Acclaimed married Second City comedy duo Matt Baram (Umbrella Academy and The Apprentice) and Naomi Snieckus (Disney Zombies; The Handmaid’s Tale) bring their signature mix of storytelling and improvisation from Canada to the Edinburgh Fringe with a heartfelt show about letting go. Big Stuff explores how, in the aftermath of loss or change, we interact with objects that are left behind. Directed by award-winning playwright, director and screenwriter Kat Sandler (Yaga), the charming couple rummage through basement clutter and memories that linger, turning life's big questions into big laughs with quick wit and sharp chemistry. 

Drawing on their own personal experiences of the loss of their parents, Baram and Snieckus play versions of themselves, considering the hole that is left behind and the stuff that remains. Big Stuff follows the hilarious tensions between someone eager to clear the clutter and someone desperate to keep or repurpose stuff in the maddest ways. Heavily influenced by the fluidity of improv, the couple gently invites the audience to share their “big stuff,” seamlessly weaving these personal objects into their own story. As they respond in real time to the meaningful items and memories shared each night, no two performances are ever the same.

A hit with audiences and critics alike, Big Stuff premiered to extended sold-out houses at Crow’s Theatre in Toronto and has since toured across Canada. The show has been praised as “one of those pieces of theatre that will stay with you for the rest of your life” (The Globe and Mail), and has garnered award nominations for its unique blend of comedy and emotional depth. Its mix of humour, heart, and audience connection has proven to resonate deeply with diverse audiences, making each performance both personal and universal. 

 Co-Writer, Co-Creator, Performer Naomi Snieckus 

Co-Writer, Co-Creator, Performer Matt Baram 

Director and Co-Creator Kat Sandler

Big Stuff is produced by Lily Dorment, Samantha Levin, Bryan McCaffrey and Leah Michalos, in association with Metal Rabbit Productions and Baram and Snieckus. 

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"Big Stuff more than earns its lofty yet casual title. If there’s any justice in this world, it will tour the country, continent — and world. It could very well become Canada’s answer to a hit like Every Brilliant Thing. Don’t miss it". (5 Stars). -Glenn Sumi

"It's hysterically funny yet they are so vulnerable and courageous! Run, don't walk!". -Jean Stilwell, Classical 96FM

"Big Stuff proves it's a Keeper" -Broadway World                                                                      

"Big Stuff is one of those pieces of theatre you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life". -Globe and Mail                                                                                              

"Comedy couple masterfully blend improv into must-see show". **** -Next Magazine

Set Design: Michelle Tracey, Lighting Design: Emilie Trimbee, Sound Design: Tim Lindsay, Improvisation Consultant: Rebecca Northan, Assistant Director: Rachel Moore.                                                    

BiG STUFF

A Belfry Theatre (Spark Festival) Presentation of a Baram and Snieckus Production

WRITTEN & CREATED BY MATT BARAM & NAOMI SNIECKUS, CO-CREATED & DIRECTED BY KAT SANDLER

Further development supported by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal, 2025

Some things we keep. Some things keep us.

Acclaimed comedy duo Matt Baram (The Umbrella Academy, Painkiller) and Naomi Snieckus (Pretty Hard Cases, Mr. D) bring their signature mix of storytelling and improvisation to Big Stuff – a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of what we leave behind.

Directed by award-winning playwright Kat Sandler (Mustard, Yaga), this fast-paced two-hander unpacks the emotional and absurd aspects of loss – from basement clutter to memories that linger. With quick wit and sharp chemistry, Baram and Snieckus turn life’s big questions into big laughs.

"Big Stuff more than earns its lofty yet casual title. If there’s any justice in this world, it will tour the country, continent — and world. It could very well become Canada’s answer to a hit like Every Brilliant Thing. Don’t miss it". (5 Stars). -Glenn Sumi

"It's hysterically funny yet they are so vulnerable and courageous! Run, don't walk!". -Jean Stilwell, Classical 96FM

"Big Stuff proves it's a Keeper" -Broadway World                                                                      

"Big Stuff is one of those pieces of theatre you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life". -Globe and Mail                                                                                              

"Comedy couple masterfully blend improv into must-see show". **** -Next Magazine

Stage Manager: Seren Brooke Lannon, Set Design: Michelle Tracey, Lighting Design: Emilie Trimbee, Sound Design: Tim Lindsay, Improvisation Consultant: Rebecca Northan, Assistant Director: Rachel Moore.                                                    

*The particpation of artists Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus, Kat Sandler, and Seren Brooke Lannon is arranged by permission of Canadian Actor's Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance • Opera • Theatre Policy (DOT).

*The particpation of artists Michelle Tracey and Emilie Trimbee is arranged by permission of the ADC (Associated Designers of Canada).