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Kevin Matthew Wong watches a projected video of his grandmother. iPhoto caption: Photo by Jae Yang.

REVIEW: Tarragon’s wonderful Benevolence reflects on diaspora, community, and place

Playwright-performer Kevin Matthew Wong’s script is heartfelt, conversational, and at times poetic, moving effortlessly between heavier moments of grief and lighter moments of joy and humour.

By Charlotte Lilley / Apr 21, 2025

REVIEW: GCTC’s Benevolence transports audiences to the dark humour of small-town Quebec

Benevolence is a great example of GCTC’s strengths as a company; it is moving, polished, and enjoyable for just about anyone.

By Eve Beauchamp / Dec 11, 2023
Show artwork for GCTC's Benevolence — an apple, sliced in half, with people on it. iPhoto caption: Art by Trish Lindstrom

GCTC brings pitch-black comedy Benevolence to Ottawa

Fanny Britt’s Governor General’s Award-winning play will run from December 5 to 17 at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre in Hintonburg.

By Liam Donovan / Dec 4, 2023
GCTC logo and posters of upcoming productions iPhoto caption: Show posters by Trish Lindstrom

Ottawa’s GCTC Unveils 2023-2024 Season

The Great Canadian Theatre Company has announced a full subscription season with five new mainstage productions.

By Aisling Murphy / Mar 16, 2023