Tarragon Theatre announces exhilarating 24-25 season
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Tarragon Theatre has announced its 53rd season, brimming with local premieres, new plays, and exciting co-productions.
“It’s an exciting moment for Tarragon as we champion the breadth of powerful artists that create,
explore and premiere beautiful stories that speak to today’s world,” said artistic director Mike Payette in a press release. “In the 24-25 season, we are steadfast in our mission of inviting audiences to undiscovered worlds in a season that welcomes back and introduces groundbreaking Canadian storytellers on and off the stage. We look forward to a year
of laughter, passion and heart in this unforgettable collection of stories.”
Tickets and subscriptions are available on the Tarragon website.
GOBLIN:MACBETH
A Spontaneous Theatre creation
By Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak with music by Ellis Lalonde
October 3-27, 2024 | Mainspace
When three goblins discover a copy of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they endeavour to take over a theatre and put on Macbeth. Blending together comedy, tragedy, and improv, GOBLIN:MACBETH is a fresh take on a Shakespearean classic.
Interior Design
A Tarragon Theatre production
Written by Rosa Laborde
Directed by Kat Sandler
October 15 – November 10, 2024, 2024 | Extraspace
This world premiere comedy watches the fallout of an intervention between a group of girlfriends. Interior Design is a Tarragon commission.
Craze
A Tarragon Theatre and Modern Times Stage Company co-production
In association with Theatre ARTaud
Written by Rouvan Silogix and Rafeh Mahmud
Directed by Mike Payette
November 19 – December 15, 2024 | Mainspace
Two couples shelter from a late-night storm. Chaos — helped by the flow of alcohol — ensues.
The Wolf in the Voice
A Tarragon Theatre production in association with Nightswimming
Created by Martin Julien and Brian Quirt
February 4-23, 2025 | Extraspace
This is a trio about trios. Neema Bickersteth, Jane Miller, and Taurian Teelucksingh trade stories and songs about their lives as singers, uncovering the mystery of The Wolf in the Voice.
Feast
A Tarragon Theatre production
Written by Guillermo Verdecchia
Directed by Soheil Parsa
April 1-27, 2025 | Mainspace
Can one ever truly be full? Playwright Verdecchia offers a look at a chaotic world with mile-high stakes.
Benevolence
A Tarragon Theatre production
Created and performed by Kevin Matthew Wong
Directed by Mike Payette
April 8 – May 4, 2025 | Extraspace
When Kevin gets a phone call out of the blue, asking him to create a play about Hakka identity for seniors in Markham, everything changes.
After the Rain
A Tarragon Theatre and Musical Stage Company co-production
Supported by the Bulmash-Siegel Foundation
Written by Rose Napoli and Suzy Wilde
Directed by Marie Farsi
May 27 – June 22, 2025 | Mainspace
A musical about the healing power of music, After the Rain follows Suzie, of famous parentage and stupid boyfriendage.
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