Behind The Moon

Behind The Moon

By Anosh Irani

February 4, 2025 - March 2, 2025
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Venue
Belfry Theatre
Run Time
2 hours, includes one 15-minute intermission
General Advisory
18+

Hailed as “one of CanLit’s most innovative chameleons,” playwright and author Anosh Irani takes us to the Mughlai Moon restaurant in Toronto, where Ayub cooks, cleans, and waits for his future to begin. His father’s friend, Qadir, has brought him to Canada with a promise of permanency that never seems to materialize. A mysterious stranger brings with him the clarity that Ayub needs to free himself from the limbo in which he is suffocating.

Why I Chose This Play
Anosh Irani is an acclaimed BC playwright and author who grew up in Mumbai. His clear-eyed view of the world—tempered by his humanity and his skill as a storyteller—makes for thrilling theatre. This story is an ever-changing dance involving three men—all fathers—and how one of them struggles to live in hope—against all odds. – Michael Shamata

Content Warning

This production contains coarse language, flashing light effects, depictions of and references to suicide, mental illness and prescription drug use. 

Ticket Prices
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The Belfry Experience


Audiences experience our work on many levels – some people like to prepare in advance and others prefer to be surprised when they see the show. We’ve created a host of live and digital experiences to help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our plays.

B4Play

February 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Our live talk show, hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie, returns for its 12th season! Attend in-person, watch it live on Facebook, or catch it later on Vimeo or YouTube. B4Play features artists from the upcoming show, along with experts from the community, who illuminate themes in the play.

Talkback

February 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Following the third Thursday performance of each show, actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced. These Q & A sessions last approximately 20 minutes.

VocalEye

February 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM

For patrons with low or no vision, we offer one VocalEye performance during most Mainstage productions. Trained Audio Describers provide descriptions of the visual elements of the show, allowing people with low vision to enjoy the theatrical experience without missing any of the details.

Cast & Crew


Ben Yoganathan

Ayub

Rizwan Manji

Jalal

Anand Rajaram

Qadir Bhai

Anosh Irani

Playwright

Leora Morris

Director

Anahita Dehbonehie

Set & Costume Design

Logan Raju Cracknell

Lighting Design

Chris Ross-Ewart

Sound / Composition

Wei Qing Tan

Stage Manager

Becca Jorgensen

ASM

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