Check out the details on all the great shows we have this year!
For a quick reference, be sure to view the full schedule!
To purchase tickets visit the LSPU Hall Box Office
For a quick reference, be sure to view the full schedule!
To purchase tickets visit the LSPU Hall Box Office
week one: sept 5 - 8
Ecstasy of Gold (High street productions)
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Ecstasy of Gold by Jeremy Nolan
A brother and sister are on their way to British Columbia with dreams of the 19th Century Gold Rush. As desperation hits they come across a lonely prospector making the opposite trek home. Tensions boil over the campfire's heat as both party's demons creep from the shadows. Sept. 6 & 7 at 7 pm, Sept. 8 at 9 pm L V |
garden by mattel (Marie Pike)
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MARIE PIKE presents
Garden by Mattel After an impromptu wedding ceremony, Barbie and Ken come to life and explore existentialism. Sept 5 & 8 at 7 pm, Sept 7 at 9 pm A |
The happiest place on earth (mike hammond & sarah walsh)
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MIKE HAMMOND & SARAH WALSH present
The Happiest Place on Earth A dark comedy about 2 theme park mascots coming to the bitter realization that they have lost their lust for life while on their lunch break. Sept 5 & 8 at 9 pm, Sept 7 at 7 pm A |
i live to serve: a science fiction radio drama (ladies who lunch productions)
LADIES WHO LUNCH PRODUCTIONS presents
I Live to Serve: A Science Fiction Radio Drama
by Philip Goodridge
A thrilling original science fiction tale written in the style of radio plays from times gone by.
On a bright and sunny day, travelling salesman Mr. Crisp arrives at the suburban home of one Mrs. Evelyn Porter. Little do they know, their cordial interaction will soon descend into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a creature from beyond the stars!
The theatre will transform into a recording studio from the past as four voice actors and one foley artist bring this terrifying story to life!
Sept 6 & 8 at 9 pm, Sept 7 at 7 pm
I Live to Serve: A Science Fiction Radio Drama
by Philip Goodridge
A thrilling original science fiction tale written in the style of radio plays from times gone by.
On a bright and sunny day, travelling salesman Mr. Crisp arrives at the suburban home of one Mrs. Evelyn Porter. Little do they know, their cordial interaction will soon descend into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a creature from beyond the stars!
The theatre will transform into a recording studio from the past as four voice actors and one foley artist bring this terrifying story to life!
Sept 6 & 8 at 9 pm, Sept 7 at 7 pm
invictus (lone wolf productions)
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LONE WOLF PRODUCTIONS presents
Invictus by Fionn Shea Jack Kenyon mans the radio on the U.S.S. Barnett during the invasion of Normandy, obsession haunting his mind. Talia, a young political refugee, struggles to exist in the New World. "Invictus" is the trauma-fueled tale of two lives, caught up in the wrath of chance and cycles of world war, familial strife combining with childlike glee to question the extent of human agency. As Jack's obsessive world bleeds through his tough facade, Talia fabricates a new truth -- and together they weave a tale of political strife, longing, trauma, and hope for a brighter future. Sept 5 & 7 at 9 pm, Sept 6 at 7 pm A L |
log kya kahenge? (different strokes)
DIFFERENT STROKES presents
Log Kya Kahenge?
by Prajwala Dixit
People, many a time, base life changing decisions, on one question – What will people think? Or Log Kya Kahenge?
Exploring this complex occurrence, Log Kya Kahenge? weaves a poignant, bilingual story of a parent coming to terms with their child’s choice. Inspired by Hasan Minhaj’s special ‘Homecoming King,’ the narrative boldly touches upon intercultural relationships and racism through South-Asian Muslim characters, a first for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The show takes place in two gardens in which the child is sowing a seed and the parent is killing Cuscata, a parasitic weed. Through a conversation, the parent is suddenly thrown in the midst of their child’s reality, challenged by the social norms that binds them.
Parental love knows no bounds but will it by shackled by the age-old question – Log Kya Kahenge? Will the parent and child see eye to eye? Will their worlds become one?
Sept 5 & 8 at 7 pm, Sept 6 at 9 pm
Log Kya Kahenge?
by Prajwala Dixit
People, many a time, base life changing decisions, on one question – What will people think? Or Log Kya Kahenge?
Exploring this complex occurrence, Log Kya Kahenge? weaves a poignant, bilingual story of a parent coming to terms with their child’s choice. Inspired by Hasan Minhaj’s special ‘Homecoming King,’ the narrative boldly touches upon intercultural relationships and racism through South-Asian Muslim characters, a first for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The show takes place in two gardens in which the child is sowing a seed and the parent is killing Cuscata, a parasitic weed. Through a conversation, the parent is suddenly thrown in the midst of their child’s reality, challenged by the social norms that binds them.
Parental love knows no bounds but will it by shackled by the age-old question – Log Kya Kahenge? Will the parent and child see eye to eye? Will their worlds become one?
Sept 5 & 8 at 7 pm, Sept 6 at 9 pm
one for the road (staged fright)
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STAGED FRIGHT presents
One for the Road by Harold Pinter "One for the Road" is a thought experiment in tyranny and oppression by the prolific Theatre of the Absurd writer Harold Pinter. It follows the story of a family of three who are held as political prisoners by an insidious government official. Walking the line between Black Comedy and nail biting Horror/Drama, this play explores the isolating and degrading effects of living under a government with uncontrolled power. Sept 5 & 8 at 7 pm, Sept 6 at 9 pm A V |
snatch (theatre prerimetric)
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THEATRE PERIMETRIC presents
SNATCH by Robyn Vivian What if you could live in a memory? Talk to yourself? What would you say? SNATCH, a surrealist glimpse at the reality of domestic violence, asks these questions. Told through the separation of Innocence and Experience, it is an exploration of liminal space- the transitory, fleeting points in life. In the false dichotomies of love and hate, sickness and health, past and future, survivors of abuse are often left behind; lost in transit. SNATCH aims to help us look at the fragments left in between with the nuance, sensitivity, and compassion they deserve. Sept 5 & 7 at 9 pm, Sept 6 at 7 pm A L V |
A: Contains adult content or language L: Contains loud or abrupt noises N: Contains nudity or partial nudity V: Contains violence
week two: sept 12 - 15
ALTAR (todos - theatre and film for all)
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TODOS – THEATRE AND FILM FOR ALL presents
ALTAR by Santiago Guzmán Eugenio’s ex-boyfriend ghosted him several months ago and is still not over him. Taking Día de Muertos and his mother's previous experience with paranormal activities as references, Eugenio hopes that by setting up an altar he will be able to summon his ghost to sort out their past and talk about the end of their relationship once and for all. Would setting up an altar be enough for Eugenio to forgive, forget, and love again? Sept 12 & 13 at 7 pm, Sept 14 at 9 pm A |
barely mary (swift)
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SW|FT (ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S FESTIVAL OF THEATRE) presents
Barely Mary written & performed by Wendi Smallwood The candles are melted, the cupcake is smashed, and the curtain has dropped on yet another year! A female comedian bares all in this 'merry' review which will make you laugh, cry and reconsider shapewear. Sept 12 & 13 at 9 pm, Sept 14 at 7 pm A N |
barracuda (signpost players)
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SIGNPOST PLAYERS presents
Barracuda by Jon Aylward Barry isn't stupid. He knows something is going on with Grace, and when she doesn't tell him a confrontation ensues. When their exchange takes a turn, Barry moves to confront the man she may (or may not) have been involved with. Disclaimer: Contains scenes of intimacy and violence which may be disturbing to some. Sept 12 & 15 at 9 pm, Sept 14 at 7 pm A V |
the fantasy bond (after school special)
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AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL presents
The Fantasy Bond by Jules Tasca Charles and Alice are a "Couple of old marrieds" on their second honeymoon. After thirty years of marriage it's hard to imagine anything could come between them. But Charles is holding on to a difficult secret; one that he must tell Alice today. This trip was meant to spark some romance back into their marriage, but it may just spark something else. The Fantasy Bond by Jules Tasca gives us a glimpse into that fateful conversation. Will their bond bring them through, or has their marriage been a momentous fantasy? Sept 12 at 9 pm, Sept 13 & 15 at 7 pm |
head and heart (charlie tomlinson)
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CHARLIE TOMLINSON presents
Head and Heart by Thomas Jefferson & Charlie Tomlinson In the spring of 1786, while serving as the US minister to France, Thomas Jefferson met—and probably fell in love with—a young, married Englishwoman named Maria Cosway. After Cosway left Paris in October, Jefferson composed a remarkable letter to her in which his Head argued with his Heart. As a theatrical experiment, Charlie performs this letter. His personal one person show, An Aid to Pain, about his confused relationships with Romantic Love, Gender and Nostalgia (to say nothing of his passion for the novels of Georgette Heyer), is in progress. Perhaps this letter is the box that show comes in. Sept 12 & 13 at 7 pm, Sept 15 at 9 pm |
Here nor there (andrya duff)
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ANDRYA DUFF presents
Here nor There by Andrya Duff with sound design by Megan Allison How much needs to be revealed in order to be considered "authentic"? This is a solo trip down memory lane, but whose memories exactly? |
not the one (pennythoughts theatre)
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PENNYTHOUGHTS THEATRE presents
not the one by Chris Hibbs A man contemplates fatherhood from a NICU rocking chair. Sept 13 & 14 at 9 pm, Sept 15 at 7 pm A |
the office (dead rat productions)
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DEAD RAT PRODUCTIONS presents
The Office by Sophia Merritt Tom is trying to get his report done before the deadline but is constantly interrupted by his aggressive boss Karen and his obnoxious co-worker Gavin. Sept 13 & 15 at 9 pm, Sept 14 at 7 pm |
A: Contains adult content or language L: Contains loud or abrupt noises N: Contains nudity or partial nudity V: Contains violence
week three: sept 19 - 22
kids! the brass button man (under the bridge productions)
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UNDER THE BRIDGE PRODUCTIONS presents
The Brass Button Man by Dylan Farrell, Louise Gauthier, David Lane, Baptiste Neis, and Jamie Skidmore The Brass Button Man is an original shadow puppet play, reflective of the storytelling traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador. It's a folktale from Burnt Islands, which tells the story of the Brass Button Man, a local legend, who haunts the local strait on foggy nights. If you're on the strait in the fog he will sneak up on you, tap you on the shoulder, and ask for brass buttons. If you have one - you're safe, but if you don't he will take you away in his dory, never to be seen again. Sept 21 & 22 at 12 pm and 3 pm |
KIDS! tell (quills on the edge)
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QUILLS ON THE EDGE presents
Tell Young people innately know the basics of a good story. In a same-day exploratory workshop pre-production, youth participants will discover how storytelling can empower self-understanding and positive social change. Participants will tell personal, community or cultural stories through short improv-based theatre using spoken word and shadow puppetry. This is a unique and theatrical invitation for a diverse range of young voices and perspectives to be experienced by All. Produced by Quills on the Edge, Facilitated & Directed by Stacy Gardner and Monique Tobin Sept 21 & 22 at 12 pm and 3 pm |
an image now of you then (Mad as hops prod)
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MAD AS HOPS PRODUCTIONS presents
An Image Now of You Then by John Bowden Alan had a brother, and now he has a tattoo. Does the tattoo really embody his memory of his brother, or is it a vain attempt at a memorial? Tattoos, photos, recordings, letters – all things we bring to the future from the past. But are these things truly permanent, when even we ourselves aren't? Sept 19 at 7 pm, Sept 20 & 21 at 9 pm A Contains some strong language. |
the boor (aariz theatre)
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AARIZ THEATRE presents
The Boor by Anton Chekhov adapted by Azal Dosanjh The Boor is a one-act farce written by Anton Chekhov that explores the exaggerated ideals of men and women in the early 20th century. Mrs. Popov, a widow grieving her husband's death, has locked herself in her home for seven months. No matter how diligently her footman begs her to come out, she remains consumed by her bereavement. To her dismay, a Mr. Smirnov barges into her home and demands she pay him the debts her deceased husband owed him. The play goes through several stages of grief; beginning with denial, leading into rage, bargaining, frustration, and ending with some heart. By broadening the irrationality and complexity of characters, this play illustrates the amazingly diverse and chaotic reality of human relationships. |
in your eyes (power productions)
POWER PRODUCTIONS presents
In Your Eyes
by Paul David Power
A father and son’s relationship changes in the face of dementia causing both men to learn and accept different ways to appreciate life and each other. A work in development from playwright Paul David Power.
Sept 19 & 22 at 7 pm, Sept 20 at 9 pm
In Your Eyes
by Paul David Power
A father and son’s relationship changes in the face of dementia causing both men to learn and accept different ways to appreciate life and each other. A work in development from playwright Paul David Power.
Sept 19 & 22 at 7 pm, Sept 20 at 9 pm
me and spock: a short play (kanutu theatre)
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KANUTU THEATRE presents
Me and Spock: A Short Play by Monica Walsh “Me and Spock: A Short Play” tells the story of two roommates: Spock, a well known Vulcan, and Monica, his roommate in St. John's. What would it be like to go bowling with Spock? What if Spock listened to you complain about your life? What advice would he give, and would you follow it? Sept 19 & 21 at 9 pm, Sept 22 at 7 pm A |
my three husbands and other dating stories (artsirk productions)
ARTSIRK PRODUCTIONS presents
My Three Husbands and Other Dating Stories
by Krista Legge
Autobiographical tales of the ups, downs - and embarrassing tumbles - of modern relationships and online dating.
Sept 19, 20 & 22 at 9 pm
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My Three Husbands and Other Dating Stories
by Krista Legge
Autobiographical tales of the ups, downs - and embarrassing tumbles - of modern relationships and online dating.
Sept 19, 20 & 22 at 9 pm
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I'm just a girl (and life is a nightmare) (mom's girls)
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MOM’S GIRLS presents
I’m Just a Girl (and Life Is a Nightmare) Stephanie and Elizabeth are gonna do some sketch comedy about being pals and being gals. I’m Just a Girl (and Life is a Nightmare) is series of satirical skits and general hilarity from your favourite foolish feminists. Sept 20 & 21 at 7 pm, Sept 22 at 9 pm |
revelations (not that kind) (strident productions)
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STRIDENT PRODUCTIONS presents
Revelations (Not That Kind) by Christine Hennebury, Trudy Morgan-Cole & Lori Savory Strident Productions' ‘Revelations (Not That Kind)’ reveals long-held secrets that these mothers kept to protect their daughters...and to protect themselves. In Lori Savory's 'What You Sow', Rosene hoped that her secret would keep history from repeating. In Trudy Morgan-Cole's ‘Every Good and Perfect Gift,’ Elsie's secret could be the key to her daughter's future. In Christine Hennebury's 'Understanding,' discovering her mother's secret solves the mystery that has shaped Ally's life. Sept 19 & 20 at 7 pm, Sept 21 at 9 pm A |
voices (mun drama)
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MUN DRAMA presents
Voices by Kyle Saunders This play explores the difficult tasks of recognition of mental health problem. Following a main character struggling with auditory hallucinations. The psychological experience allows the audience a window into the thoughts and struggles of someone afflicted as well as the fight to understand of those trying to help. Sept 19 at 9 pm, Sept 21 & 22 at 7 pm A L |
A: Contains adult content or language L: Contains loud or abrupt noises N: Contains nudity or partial nudity V: Contains violence
