POISON // NOVEMBER 15— DECEMBER 3, 2017

 

“In Peter Pasyk’s restrained production, Dykstra and Highet exude sad maturity. Their performances communicate layers of thought, feeling and lived history.”

—The Toronto Star

THE COAL MINE THEATRE PRESENTS:

POISON

Written by Lot Vekemans, Directed by Peter Pasyk & Translated by Rina Vergano

Alone in a room for the first time in years, a couple is brought back together again after a harrowing breakup. As old wounds are re-opened, new truths surface and the real reason behind their separation is learned. Tender yet hard-hitting, POISON holds up a (hopeful) mirror to humanity where love and humour can still be found in the midst of so much brokenness.

Lot Vekemans’ award-winning 2009 drama is widely considered one of the most successful plays to come from the Netherlands.
— Winner of Taalunie Toneelschrijfprijs Award for best new Dutch play

STARRING:

  • WILL GREENBLAT

    KJ

  • MAXWELL HAYNES

    EVAN

  • NOAH REID

    JASPER

CREATIVE TEAM

SET & COSTUME DESIGN: Anahita Dehbonehie

LIGHTING DESIGN: Nick Blais

SOUNG DESIGN: Sam Sholdice

AWARDS

Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winner

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY - Maxwell Haynes, The Aliens

Dora Nominee

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION - Coal Mine Theatre, The Aliens

Dora Nominee

OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN - Anahita Dehbonehie, The Aliens

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REVIEWS

 

“Existential pain, masculinity on brilliant display”

★★★1/2

— The Toronto Star

“It also reaffirms the Coal Mine as one of this city’s most interesting theatre companies, willing to take on challenges and able to deliver on them.”

— Digital Journal