Jacqui Du Toit

Ottawa’s winter theatre festival is now on the web.

Some playwrights are ahead of their time. Among them is Vishesh Abeyratne, the Ottawa-based playwright who began tackling complex intersections of systemic racism, class, and gender… in a play.

Here, Jacqui talks about creating opportunities for performers of colour in Ottawa’s theatre scene and providing a safe space for vulnerability in young storytellers.

Colin Noden: “My biggest surprise was that this is play has some funny moments… My biggest relief was that it is about people. “

Given urgency by the emerging zeitgeist, The Omnibus Bill promises to be timely and challenging.

That’s a wrap on Westfest 2018. See you next year!

On Tuesday, December 5th, Synapcity hosted their Creative CityMakers event at General Assembly to ask: “Why Ottawa for arts and culture?”

This Tuesday December 5, Synapcity is bringing together some of Ottawa’s most talented artists to ask: why Ottawa for arts and culture?

Amanda Dookie: “I’m willing to bet you’ll walk away with a “take home” message after this show, even if it’s different from your neighbour’s.”

The indie theatre series runs from April 19 to May 6 at Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave).

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