Intrepid Theatre Presents Children Of God

Event Description

An Urban Ink (Vancouver) production

A gorgeous, powerful musical about an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario.

The story of Rita, a mother who was never let past the school’s gate, and her kids, Tom and Julia, who never knew she came, pushes toward redemption. Children of God offers a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities, celebrating resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Inspired by First Nations music, Corey Payette’s moving score also includes echoes of provocative Broadway masterpieces such as Fun Home and Next to Normal.

Children of God takes place in two time periods during the 1950s and 1970s, and is set during a time when it is mandatory by law for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools.

Each performance is followed by a facilitated talkback from stage. 

“Must-see theatre for Canadians.”

—Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail

 

Content advisory (recommended for ages 14 and up):

Please be advised that this play contains explicit descriptions and depictions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and suicide, which can be distressing, traumatic, and/or triggering for members of the audience. Emotional support is available on-site for anyone in need.

Pay-What-You-Ten Tickets
10% of tickets for each performance will be on-sale for just $10 ( $2.00 in s/c), in an effort to make theatre more accessible to equity-seeking groups, newcomers, artists & arts workers, and anyone for whom cost is a barrier. Intrepid Theatre believes the arts have something to offer everyone and we want to reduce financial barriers to our newest festival. No registration, forms to fill out, or questions asked. Just select the Price 2 zone when booking online. 

Free Indigenous Community Tickets
Up to 70 tickets are available for free for each performance, contact the box office or use promocode "Community" to book online. 


Venue sponsor: Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

 

*Ticket prices are subject to change.