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Maanomaa, My Brother
(My Bird, My Brother)
Childhood friends Kwame and Will reunite in Ghana for the funeral of a loved one, and discover how much has changed since they separated 25 years earlier. Telling their story in a beautiful combination of dialogue and movement, the play is both fiercely personal and curiously abstract. It’s a meditation on grief and diaspora starring playwrights M’Carthy and Cook.
Why I Chose This Play
I was won over by not only the play, but also the production. It has emotional depth, powerful performances, and uses movement to tell the story in a way that we have rarely seen at the Belfry. It’s a story, simply told, of an easy friendship that has somehow gone wrong, and explores the meaning of brotherhood, the power of time, and the weight of the past. Michael Shamata
“a gift for all lovers of theatre”
“powerful and moving”
“lovely, simple…touchingly told”
“Bluntly, the piece is superb”
“Bursting with chaotic life”
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.
Our live talk show hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie and featuring artists from the upcoming show, along with experts from the community, has been designed to provide insight into each Mainstage production.
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.
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. Touch tours are available following the performance. More information at the Box Office -250-385-6815.
