An intimate father-daughter duet in a part coming of age story, part climate change fable
From Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 26, 2023, Same Boat Theatre presents Stephen Near’s award-winning Whale Fall, directed by Aaron Joel Craig, and featuring Stephanie Hope Lawlor and Ray Louter, at Red Sandcastle Theatre.
“Captivating, emotional and authentic… experience this show. It is harrowing. It is profound. It is poetry in motion.”
– Steel City Girl Reviews
Whale Fall is a one-act drama about the extinction of Canada’s southern resident orca population and the journey of one woman to find the last remaining whale while struggling to hold on to the memories of her father. Part coming of age story, part fable for the climate change era, Whale Fall is an intimate duet between a father and daughter – with characters inspired by the playwright and his daughter – as they navigate the painful waters of family, memory and species extinction.
Winner of the Critics Pick Award, 2022 Hamilton Fringe Festival
Best New Play (2nd Prize), Hamilton Fringe New Play Contest
Special Merit Award Theatre BC’s Canadian Playwriting Competition
Same Boat Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for their support of the production and development of Whale Fall.
About Same Boat Theatre
Same Boat Theatre is a Canadian theatre company based in Hamilton, ON, founded by Hamilton theatre artists Aaron Joel Craig, Stephen Near and Lauren Miller. Dedicated to telling authentic and provocative stories onstage that challenge the heart and confront the mind, with a focus on new and established plays, they strive to present compelling theatre that gives voice to urgent ideas and speaks to their community.
(Photo credits: Ray Louter & Stephanie Hope Lawlor; Same Boat Theatre.)
Event details
Hosted by: Same Boat Theatre
Type of event: theatre performance
Written by: Stephen Near
Directed by: Aaron Joel Craig
Cast: Stephanie Hope Lawlor and Ray Louter
Dates: Friday, November 17 – Sunday, November 26, 2023
Start times:
- Friday, November 17 @ 8:00 PM ET
- Saturday, November 18 @ 8:00 PM
- Sunday, November 19: matinée @ 2:30 PM & evening performance @ 8:00 PM
- Friday, November 24 @ 8:00 PM
- Saturday, November 25 @ 8:00 PM
- Sunday, November 26 matinée @ 2:30 PM
Duration: 50 minutes (no intermission)
Cost: C$30; Pay-What-You-Wish Sunday matinées.
Location: Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M4M 2J5
Parking: There is Green P parking on Queen Street East
Booking link: Book your tickets here
Contact Details: Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M4M 2J5, Canada; manager@redsandcastletheatre.com; redsandcastletheatre.com
Content warning: For audiences 14+.
Accessibility: The theatre’s Queen St. East entrance has a ramp and a non-automated door. Washrooms are located on the first floor.
COVID-19 policy: The theatre has a HEPA filter. Masks are mandatory in the theatre at all times; no food or drink is allowed inside at this time. Read more.
Refund policy: Tickets can be moved to another date within the show schedule.