Past Productions | 2020 Season
A Hundred Words for Snow
The Canadian premiere of A Hundred Words for Snow, by Tatty Hennessy starring Siobhan O’Malley and directed by Jonathan Goad. A Hundred Words For Snow is about being an explorer in a melting world. It's a coming-of-age story. With polar bears.
Infinite Possibilities
The world premiere of Infinite Possibilities - a one-person comedic phantasmagoria which takes an amusing look at the strange days we are living in through the prism of the past. Written and performed by Mark Weatherley, directed by Monique Lund.
The Dark Lady
The Dark Lady: Jessica B. Hill would like to properly introduce you to Emilia Bassano, England’s first professional female poet, One of England’s first feminist writers and potentially, the woman behind the ‘dark lady’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Shall we hear her side of the story? Join Jessica for an intimate poetry reading of both Emilia Bassano’s and Will Shakespeare’s works, highlighting their similarities, their differences and leaving you musing at their intertwining spirits.
Whack!
A re-mount production of the wildly successful world premiere of Whack!, written by Stratford’s own Mark Weatherley. Whack! tells the true story of Angelina Napolitano, an Italian immigrant who murdered her abusive husband in turn of the century Canada. Whack! stars Fiona Mongillo, Olivia Viggiani and Siobhan O’Malley and is directed by UK based Lucy Jane Atkinson. Associate director Monique Lund will be bringing the show to life at the Bruce.
Instant Theatre
The core ensemble of Sidewalk Scenes, and An Undiscovered Shakespeare, bring you Instant Theatre – a completely improvised one act play, based on your suggestions. Mayhem, music, mystery, and mirth! No two shows are ever the same! Starring Ijeoma Emesowum, Bruce Horak, Kevin Kruchkywich and Rebecca Northan.
I SEE THE CRIMSON WAVE
Poet, actor, storyteller, Roy Lewis takes us on a cattle drive with legendary African American cowboy Nat Love. Join Roy as we explore together this forgotten history through story and poetry. Entertaining, impressionistic and powerful, I SEE THE CRIMSON WAVE is a vivid reimagining of the old west which comes to life in the captivating persona of Roy Lewis.
Watercolours by Sidney Faber