THE OUTLAW and THE SON ‍ ‍ A western noir told by Stoney Martins

Through an eerie conjoining of story and live music set in an otherworldly place, a weathered cowboy lays bare his haunted past, straining against an encroaching hope in the darkness.

A FirstRodeo production featuring Tony Martins and Chris William Martin
Written and directed by Tony Martins / Lighting by Ben Welland / Production consultant Ray Besharah / Acting advisor Kate Smith


2026 PERFORMANCES

Hamilton Fringe Festival
Featuring guitarist Andrew Aldridge
July 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, and 25
The Westdale, 1014 King Street West

Ottawa, November 27 and 28
Atelier Theatre, Arts Court, 8 pm



What audiences are saying

Musically, it was like Pink Floyd meets Hank Williams … There was a depth to this performance, in the words, in the music, and in their expression, that was both rare and rewarding.
— Nigel Beale
A fascinating blend of storytelling, drama, original music, emotion and ambiance.
— Laura Briant
Guts, glory, folly, wisdom, redemption, and love between a father and son told through the vocal stylings of a western cowboy presented Hamlet style.
— Bohne Forsberg