THE 2024 THEATRE SERIES WINNERS

STORIES FROM INDIA by Taranjit Kaur, Simar Singh and Helly Shah

Three perceptive, articulate and emotionally literate human beings invite the audience to visit their country of India. Simple rhymes, well-executed builds in momentum, clear delivery, and amusing narrative asides leave the audience powerless to resist the charm, humanity and transformative effects of Taranjit Kaur, Simar Singh and Helly Shah’s storytelling.

My Mother’s Funeral: The show by Kelly Jones

Though she can’t quite bring herself to say it, Abigail’s mother has recently passed away. As her next-of-kin, she is faced with the huge financial burden of organising the funeral of her mother’s dreams, with nothing to pay for it. To raise the necessary funds, Abigail decides to propose a play mirroring her current situation. As the play comes to fruition, and Abigail loses control of the narrative, her goal travels further from her grasp. 

THE DAY I ACCIDENTALLY WENT TO WAR BY BILL POSLEY

Are YOU ready to be gut punched, jaw dropped and mind blown- all the while rolling your ass on that floor dying laughing to another chapter of Bill’s unbelievable story?! I hope so soldier, because this time, we are going to WAR! Prepare to be transported to Bill’s past, the good, the bad, the ugly of it all.

Gwyneth goes skiing by awkward productions

She's the Goop-founding, Door-Sliding, Shakespeare-In-Loving, consciously-uncoupling Hollywood superstar. He's a retired optometrist from Utah. In 2016, they went skiing. A story of love, betrayal and skiing – where you are the jury.

FAMEHUNGRY by louise orwin

An audacious dive into the world of TikTok, offering a unique blend of live theatre and social media commentary. This performance art piece is an exploration of the absurdity and allure of TikTok, engaging both a live audience and, online, the platform’s users in a strange, often surreal experience.

The whisper of the waves by shinehouse theatre

Harnessing the power of human loneliness, the surreal and existential nature of saying goodbye, alongside the futility of endeavours in the face of mother nature—a humming tribute to the human spirit amidst the crashing flood of climate disaster. Performed by a formidable seven person ensemble over ninety minutes in a mix of tragi-comic clowning, emotive and introspective narrative storytelling, and side-swiping meta-theatre.

In pour taste by Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh

Everyone from savvy sauvignon swiggers to clueless chardonnay chuggers will find something to make their glass half-full, as the wine industry's hardest-hitting questions are answered… How far should I extend my pinky when sipping? What the heck is a tannin? And who’s parked in the loading bay -  you’re about to be towed?

Io/odio by maurizio babuin & valentina diana, performed by luca serra

He, the hater, will reveal himself without hesitation or shame, he will be stinging, he will shout his HATE to the four winds. But he will also have fun provoking us, he will challenge us not to be hypocrites and to bring out the racist that perhaps deep down is in each of us, even if well hidden.

gil scott-heron bluesology by tuesday conner

A fierce band of spoken word artists are spittin' fire and blazin' stages with the powerful intensity of truth and messages from a visionary and the thought provoking rhythms that made Gil Scott-Heron a world renown influential legend.

Emilio’s a million chameleons by adam francis proulx

Emilio brings his amazing, glitter-filled chameleon circus cabaret right to you! Created and performed by Adam Francis Proulx (as seen on Family Jr., Netflix, CBC Gem). Fans of puppets, music, and laughter will love this show. A family-friendly musical spectacular, about embracing what makes you special, and letting that inner sparkle shine.

A letter to lyndon b. johnson or god: whoever reads this first by xhloe and natasha

Boyhood is all about spit-shakes, rope swings and playing soldiers. But what happens when the pretend becomes all too real and childhood tales become harder to retell? Whether it’s stories around the campfire, letters home to mom, or a prayer to your favourite president, these two Boy Scouts just want a turn to play the good guy and get their moms to see the big strong men they’ve become... Scout's Honour.

Juliet: a revenge comedy by monster theatre

A fast-paced, action adventure comedy that follows Juliet on the literary adventure of the century. Juliet, played by Canadian Comedy Award nominee Pippa Mackie, refuses to die for someone she just met two days ago. She recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters (all played by Carly Pokoradi) to find out why they’ve been forced to die! CAN THEY ALTER THEIR FATE?!

wounded by jiggs burgess

A repressed nobody who thinks of himself as somebody. An addict. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf played out between hummingbirds. And a pussy eating dog. This is Wounded. In this darkest of comedies, the bleak paths our lives can lead us down are on full display. Warning: contains language of a sexual and violent nature.