Every year, Montreal’s own Geordie Theatre puts together a festival so people of all ages can discover great works in theatre for young audiences. And since current circumstances don’t allow for in-person productions, Geordie is bringing theatre… right to you!
The Geordie Theatre Fest will take place February 3 to 6, with plays, workshops, a talkback session, and more—all livestreamed from the theatre’s main stage.
Staged readings for high schools
Two staged readings will be presented exclusively for high schools, in partnership with the National Theatre School of Canada.
The Fest opens on Wednesday February 3rd with The Borrowing Man, a play by Sarah Currie. It tells the story of three teenagers who attempt to follow a virtual internet ritual to summon a supernatural figure… in an attempt to get answers about their future!
Then on Thursday February 4th, high school students will be treated to Until Tenth Grade by playwright Jena McLean. Follow an epic story of teens as they grapple with the realities of high school, identity, activism, and the world of dating.
Be part of the audience… at home!
Tune in for a day of theatre festivities on Saturday February 6th!
10:45 a.m.
Storytelling workshop (ages 6 to 12)
12 p.m.
The Little Mighty Superhero by Marie Barlizo
A heartwarming journey of a young boy’s quest to rediscover imagination and memory while facing his fear of the unknown. This play will be followed by a talkback session with Geordie Theatre director Mike Payette.
1:45 p.m.
Character creation workshop (teens)
5 p.m.
Celestial Bodies by Jacob Margaret Archer
Wahsonti:io Kirby in Celesial Bodies.
A quick-thinking, fast-talking teen copes with her first year of high school with casual binge eating, space facts, becoming a hockey goalie, and a dog named Oort Clout.
NOTE: An ASL-interpreted performance of Celestial Bodies will take place at 3 p.m., in partnership with Seeing Voices Montréal.
Tickets for each play are $10 per household, and include the pre-play workshop.
You can purchase tickets right here.
