If We Were Birds by Erin Shields

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
Preview� 8pm: Sept 29 8pm: Sept 30, Oct 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 2pm:� Oct 3, 10, 17

Theatre Inconnu presents: If We Were Birds by Erin Shields Sept 30 – Oct 17 Preview 8pm: Sept 29 8pm: Sept 30, Oct 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 2pm: Oct 3, 10, 17 “A stunning new play”. The Globe and Mail

If We Were Birds, by one of Canada’s most accomplished young playwrights, was a 2011 Governor General Award winning play. The story – based upon the ancient Greek poem Metamorphoses by Ovid – tells the tale surrounding the brutal rape of Philomena (daughter of King Pandion of Athens) by her brother-in-law, King Tereus of Thrace. Shields engages in a harrowing exploration of violence and revenge, focusing upon the treatment and suffering of women in times of conflict, with contemporary references to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Nanking, and Berlin. Shields incorporates a full spectrum of theatrical style and genre, using her superior poetical skill to create a mesmerizing script.

Under the guidance of accomplished director Wendy Merk, (The Penelopiad at Langham Court Theatre) Theatre Inconnu boasts an ensemble cast of talented local actors who are fully committed to tackling this challenging topic with skill and courage.

This play contains extremely coarse language, plus graphic scenes of rape and murder.

Directed by Wendy Merk Featuring (alphabetically): Montgomery Bjornson, Rosemary Jeffery, Petra Kixmoller, Tracey Roath, Natalie Shaw, Gloria Snider, Kevin Stinson, Melissa Taylor, Keeley Teuber.

Costumes: Keri Garland Visuals & Sound: Kevin Stinson Fight Choreography: Sylvie LaRiviere Music Composer: Ivana Jokic Stage Manager: Philippa Catling

Reservations and Ticket Sales Through TICKET ROCKET: http://ticketrocket.org/ or 250-590-6291 Or through THEATRE INCONNU: Phone (250) 360-0234 Email: [email protected] (please do not reserve through Facebook) -

Complimentary tickets, special needs seating, and subscribers: need to reserve through Theatre Inconnu Ticket prices: $14 (regular), $10 (seniors, students, unwaged) Sept 29 – Preview is $7 Tuesday Oct 6, is Pay-What-You-Wish admission Theatre Inconnu is located at 1923 Fernwood Road (across the street from the Belfry Theatre). Theatre Inconnu is wheelchair accessible