Show Dates and Times
March 6 - 7 pm
March 7 - 2:30 pm and 7pm
March 8 - 2:30 pm and 7pm
March 11 - 7pm (masks required)
March 12 - 7pm
March 13 - 7pm
March 14 - 2:30 pm and 7pm
March 15 - 2:30 pm and 7pm
Location
VideoCabaret
10 Busy Street (Queen St E & Logan)
2026 Plays
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Aging in Place
Written by Barbara Ellison
Directed by Lee Bolton
With Linda Joyce Nourse¹ and Tricia Williams¹
The house is old, the rent is cheap, and the tenants are managing to survive on their Old Age Pensions. Then the house is sold, and, in order to find shelter, sisters Silvia and Dorothy have to fight their way through the bureaucracy — and their lifelong antagonism.
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And the Oscar Goes To...
Written by Colleen Curran
Directed by Marjie Chud¹
With Debra Hale¹ and Lorna Wilson¹
Hollywood. Agnes Hingston winner of an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress many,many years ago, receives a visit from Val a gushing writer who claims that she is there to do a feature on her for The New York Times Magazine.
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Daddy's Girl
Written by Emma Donoghue
Directed by Zoe Marín
With Iris Rhian
This is a true story of secrets and lies. Based on articles from New York newspapers in 1901, this is a one-woman show about young Minnie Hall, the day she learns her father was not who she thought he was at all.
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The Circle
Written and performed by Rebecca Singh¹
Directed by Autumn Davis
With Krystle Ferdinand March 12, 13 evening and 13, 14 matinee
After a lifetime of advocacy, Anna calls together her friends for one final act of creation. Will it weave her hope into action?
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Waiting for Love
Written by Lindsay Ellis
Directed by Lidiia Semesiuk
With Mariia Lovkutsovska, Trina Moyan, and Dawn Obokata¹
Two women linger on a bench outside a party, paralyzed by the idea that life cannot be enjoyed unless “love” arrives first. Despite their declared intention to seek it out, they remain stuck in endless waiting, afraid to either join the party or truly leave their bench. Waiting for Love is inspired by the Samuel Beckett classic Waiting for Godot and the Beatles’ 1964 B-side track I don’t want to spoil the party.
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A Violation of Violets
Written by Marni Walsh¹
Directed by Marianne Sawchuk
With Louisa Martin¹
Setting tea for two, a woman awaits the arrival of a long lost childhood friend. A Violation of Violets is the first short play in the trilogy SHE which reimagines real life stories of violence against rural women in the 1960’s. Today, incidents of violence, including sexual assault against girls and women in rural areas remains more than three times that of urban areas.
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The Mary Tree
Written and directed by Brenda Kamino¹
With Jajube Mandiela¹ and Christina Song
Even trees can have principles. Watch closely while nature and religion collide to amazing and amusing results.
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¹ Member of Canadian Actors' Equity Association
Accessibility
Women at Plays is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for audiences. This page outlines the accessibility features for this edition of the Women at Play(s) Festival, including the venue, performance format, and available access supports.
Accessibility is an ongoing practice. If you have questions or access needs not addressed here, we encourage you to contact us.
Festival Format
One complete production
Approximately 2 hours, including one intermission
Seven short plays
Audience members may move, exit, or re-enter the theatre as needed
Flexible audience behaviour is supported throughout the performance
Venue Accessibility
VideoCabaret
There is a slight step up from the street
A ramp will be in place by the time of the festival
Once inside, there are no additional steps
The washroom meets accessibility standards
The venue can accommodate audience members using mobility devices
If you would like more detailed information about the space or arrival process, please contact us in advance.
Performance Accessibility
Audio Description
One piece includes integrated audio description as part of the artistic work
The remaining pieces do not include audio description
Mask-Mandatory Performance
The festival will include one mask-mandatory performance on Wednesday March 11 at 7 pm.
All audience members will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the performance, except where medically necessary
Content Notes
Content notes are available upon request
Please note that some of the plays deal with subjects of homelessness, sexual assault, gender dysphoria and violence
Please request content notes at least one week in advance of your performance date
Access Requests & Communication
We welcome access questions and requests. While not all requests can be accommodated, we are committed to clear communication and advance planning wherever possible.
To request content notes or discuss access needs, please contact:
womenatplaysinfo@yahoo.com
Ongoing Commitment
Women at Plays understands accessibility as essential to inclusive theatre-making. We value feedback from artists and audiences and continue to learn and improve access practices with each festival.