Big Stuff

A Baram and Snieckus Production

Written and Created by Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus

Co-Created and Directed by Kat Sandler

Starring Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus

Comedy duo—and married couple—Matt Baram (Umbrella Academy, The Apprentice Movie)and Naomi Snieckus (Mr.D, Handmaid’s Tale) invite you to Big Stuff, a funny, generous, and surprisingly moving exploration of the objects we hold onto—and the memories we’re afraid to lose.

Directed by award-winning playwright Kat Sandler (Yaga and Anne of Green Gables), this fast-paced two-hander unpacks the emotional and absurd aspects of loss – from basement clutter to memories that linger. 

With a style of humour honed at Second City and comedy clubs around the world, they turn everyday “things” into portals to love, loss, and identity. She wants to keep everything. He wants to throw it all away. Is she sentimental? Is he heartless? Or are they both just trying to make sense of what we carry with us—and why?

Big Stuff asks a simple question: What would you keep, and what would you let go?

AUDIENCE ADVISORY

This production contains one or two uses of strong language and examines mature themes, including sexual innuendo. And loss… so that’ll be fun! Matt and Naomi gently interact with audience members from time to time. Recommended for ages 14+.

Big Stuff is part of the Belfry’s 2026 SPARK Festival.

Cover photo by Dahlia Katz.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s national public arts funder, with a mandate to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts. Through its grants, services, prizes, initiatives, and payments, the Canada Council supports a dynamic and diverse arts and literary scene. These activities generate a meaningful economic, cultural and social impact for over 2,000 communities in all parts of the country and beyond. The investments and leadership of the Council help advance public engagement in the arts from coast to coast to coast while also contributing to the international recognition of artists and arts organizations from Canada.