A Stratford Festival Production
A holy text. An unholy number of opinions.
What could a pineapple possibly be doing in 1609 England? All is not as it seems as a committee of religious scholars attempt to translate the Bible for King James I, navigating clashing egos, royal expectations, and – anachronistically – the nature of male loneliness. Expect the unexpected when the most improbable interlopers assert their influence and watch worlds collide and facades crumble in hilariously provocative ways.
Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman’s playwriting powers are on full display with a script that crackles with wit, humour, and heart. Come explore themes of family, faith, and the idea that love is the only thing that saves us in the end.
Information may change. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, let us know.
I run 613today on my own and I'm not affiliated with this event or its organizer. Event info may not be perfectly up to date. Please double-check with the official website before heading out, or contact the organizer directly for any questions about the event. If you spot anything wrong on this page, let me know.
Event Details
National Arts Centre
Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
Upcoming Events
entertainmentJun 4Te Tangi a Te Tūī: By Tainui Tukiwaho and Amber Curreen
National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio
In this stunning circus piece, we experience the story of Aotahi who lives peacefully on her ancestral land, in Aotearoa (New Zealand), near a forest shrouded in mystery. Within its depths lurk the...
entertainmentOct 8Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa
National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio
In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and continents, guided by a griot with a thousand faces, played by the charismati...
entertainmentOct 31À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive straight into
National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio
Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough-looking stage technicians begin to load in equipment and summon us to help t...
entertainmentSep 16Son of a Preacherman: Written and performed by Ins Choi
National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio
A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, comes from a long line of clergy. Before he was born, his mother made an offer...
entertainmentDec 19Je suis William: An unruly Elizabethan musical theatre piece
National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio
To be or not to be Shakespeare: that has been the question for 400 years! Adding to the vast array of theories about the legendary playwright’s true identity, the cheeky Rébecca Déraspe offers her ...
entertainmentJul 7Les souvenirs du sable: When the storm is fabulous
National Arts Centre — Fourth Stage
Les souvenirs du sable is a tale of the depths of grief and the strength of children, recounting the story of a little girl named Alma, who has to navigate the crashing waves of her inner world. Ba...
Want to add your event to 613today? It’s free!
Contact Us→