Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon MUST CLOSE MARCH 17 Written by Marc Camoletti Directed by Johnna Wright Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans A riotous farce of mile-high proportions. HELD OVER until March 17 at 2pm, so get your tickets now! pictured above: Tim Bratton, Emma Slipp
Boeing-Boeing Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon February 27 – March 13, 2019 Written by Marc Camoletti Directed by Johnna Wright Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a chic Paris apartment, and three fabulous flight attendants all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s ‘perfect’ life hits…
Bard on the Beach, Vancouver June 28 – August 11, 2019 co-created by Rohit Chokhani and Johnna Wright co-directed by Johnna Wright and Rohit Chokhani This fresh, bold staging is set in India during the waning days of British occupation and the cusp of Indian independence. Helena, a privileged Indian woman, secretly loves Bertram, an officer in the…
Prairie Nurse Station Arts Centre, Rosthern July 2018 written by Marie Beath Badian directed by Johnna Wright A true story! It’s 1969, and the hospital in small-town Arborfield, Saskatchewan is abuzz: two nurses are coming all the way from the Philippines to join the staff. Will they have flowers in their hair? Is Worcester a good…
I was proud and deeply moved to see my father, John Wright, receive the Career Achievement Award at this year’s Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards in Vancouver. Happy to share video of his brief acceptance speech, below. My father’s theatre company, Blackbird Theatre, operated in Vancouver for 12 years and was widely acclaimed as “Vancouver’s finest presenter…
Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon May 2-16, 2018 *HELD OVER to May 27* Adapted by Janet Munsil from the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Johnna Wright BUY TICKETS Arguably the most famous love story in literature that ends happily, Pride and Prejudice has attracted some 200 years of readers to its strong, independent heroine. Elizabeth Bennet, a daughter of the…
I’m delighted to be a nominee in this year’s SATAwards: Outstanding Leading Performance, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Theatre Naught/Live Five Outstanding Ensemble Cast, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Theatre Naught/Live Five Les Liaisons Dangereuses received a total of 7 SATAward nominations, including Outstanding Production, Outstanding Supporting Performance (Anna Seibel) and Outstanding Direction (Jeff Page). To see the full list, visit the…
A world premiere Persephone Theatre October 18 – November 1, 2017 Written by Christopher Cook Directed by Del Surjik Dramaturgy by Johnna Wright Nick travels home to his family with his adopted teenage son Gerome to meet Gerome’s birth mother. No one quite knows how to handle Gerome’s recent schizophrenia diagnosis, but they don’t let that…
a new play by Andréa Ledding Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Studio 914, Saskatoon October 12-22, 2017 Directed by Curtis Peeteetuce Dramaturgy by Johnna Wright A five-person play revolving around two couples: Jack and Marie-Phillipe, who occupy a new home, and Tatawaw and Nimitaw, previous owners of the home, who are now locked in the bathroom. An exploration of…