Because You Never Asked
Roger White and Helen Simard
July 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Time: 19:35 ( 60 mins )
Venue: Main Hall
Genre: Dance & Physical Theatre
Age: 8 and above (8+)
Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Chronicling a moment of intergenerational exchange. Based on discussions between creator Roger White and his grandmother, Marianna Clark, about a hidden life under the Nazi regime. Blending a haunting soundscape, featuring recorded conversations of grandmother and grandson, with evocative choreography that embodies memory. A cautionary tale highlighting the perils of anti-immigrant narratives, through stories that pivot between humour and darkness, documenting the slow march toward authoritarianism. A heartwarming reminder to honour the wisdom that came before us and hold on to the memory of those we cherish most.
From the creators of 2023's hit PAPILLON.
Part of Spotlight Canada 2025, supported by the High Commission of Canada and The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.
From the creators of 2023's hit PAPILLON.
Part of Spotlight Canada 2025, supported by the High Commission of Canada and The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.
