Oct 27 – Nov 5, 2022 | Historic Theatre, The Cultch

Don’t miss this genre-bending thriller! YAGA follows an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a yogurt empire heir and college bad boy. But what begins as a classic whodunit, soon enters supernatural stratospheres as Baba Yaga – the mother of monsters – weaves her dark magic into this crime tale. As suspects pile-up and rumors circulate of a wooden hut deep in the forest surrounded by the bones of wicked men, a new evil takes shape – one that speaks of female pain, rage, and power.

Feb 2 & 3, 2023 | Anvil Theatre

Touchstone teams-up with Push International Performing Arts Festival and Anvil Theatre to co-present Okinum by Anishinaabe multi-disciplinary performer Émilie Monnet. Drawing inspiration from the world of dreams and intuition, Okinum stands as “an ode to reclaiming language and reconnecting to one’s ancestors”. Performed in English, French and Anishinaabemowin, the play interweaves performance, visual storytelling, and a live score by musician Jackie Gallant.

March 2 – 12, 2023 | Firehall Arts Centre

This year’s Flying Start production The Wrong Bashir by Zahida Rahemtulla follows Bashir Ladha— philosophy major and budding nihilist— who has been selected to assume an important religious position. When the Ladha’s proudly accept on their son’s behalf and two council representatives arrive to meet their esteemed nominee, what ensues is a hilarious mistaken-identity romp!