It’s that time of year again, when Montreal’s own Geordie Theatre hosts a selection of original and unforgettable staged readings and plays for theatre-goers of all ages. From February 5 to 9, catch one of Geordie Theatre Fest’s special presentations—or go all out and attend them all!
Staged Readings
Discover the magic of a play in progress at one of four special staged readings—where you the audience are treated to a sneak peak of some truly astonishing talent.
When We Grow Up
February 5, 2020, at 11 a.m.
By: Kalale Dalton-Lutale
Celestial Bodies
February 5, 2020, at 7 p.m.
By: Jake Archer
The Granddaughter
February 6, 2020, at 7 p.m.
By: Gillian Clark
The Ugly Ones
February 7, 2020, at 7 p.m.
By: Candace Amarante and Chelsea Woolley
The staged reading series ends on a special note with The Ugly Ones, created to mark the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The play is inspired by true events that took place in the lead up to Brazil’s 2014 Soccer World Cup 2014 and 2016 Rio Olympic Games, when many children from local favolas—or slums—were relocated to detention camps in an effort to “clean up” the city.
This moving story will be followed by a frank discussion with special guests from UNICEF Canada, Save the Children, McGill University, and Equitas.
Mainstage
This year’s mainstage series features two plays for school audiences, with messages that will resonate with children and grown ups alike.
The Water Chronicles
(Recommended for ages 5+)
February 8 and 9, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
By: Alexandria Haber
This show playfully examines our relationship with water and its impact on the environment. Who owns water? What happens when we fail to respect water? How can we all help to avoid a water crisis? The Water Chronicles explores the many ways water impacts our lives and how small changes by little kids and grown ups alike can add up to a big difference.
Fear of Missing Out
(Recommended for ages 13+)
By: Michaela Di Cesare
February 8 and 9, 2020, at 4 p.m.
Meet Olive, who wants to research a string of assaults a bus stop in her neighbourhood for her school paper. But she’s grounded, and spends her free time working at her parents’ deli. Her best friend is growing tired of the arrangement and is pulling away. But Vincent—an aspiring forensic scientist on the autism spectrum—promises to help Olive crack the case. This contemporary tale looks at the realities of consent, cultural identity, and independence.
All events take place at the Strathearn Center, located at 3680 Jeanne-Mance. Find information on all staged readings and plays and buy your tickets here.
