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WELCOME BREMEN TOWN SEPT 30 OCT 26 2025 CHILD ish OCT 21 NOV 16 2025 a profoundly affectionate passionate devotion to someone noun N O V 1 1 D E C 7 2 0 2 5 MISCHIEF JAN 15 FEB 8 2026 THE NEIGHBOURS FEB 24 MAR 15 2026 QUEEN MAEVE MAR 3 MAR 29 2026 STRIFE APR 07 APR 26 2026 cicadas M AY 0 5 M AY 2 4 2 0 2 6 THE CAGED BIRD SINGS JUN 09 JUN 21 2026 Message From Leadership Welcome to a brand new year of incredible premieres and powerful Canadian stories We are thrilled to invite you to a season that celebrates the return of some of the country s foundational playwrights and captivating voices making their Tarragon debut In the spirit of championing the richness of new work we look forward to introducing new partnerships from coast to coast bringing Toronto audiences the powerful impact of communities coming together The 25 26 Season is Tarragon at its best We ve planned an audacious season of productions and activities that highlight some of Canada s most distinguished artists underlining Tarragon s national mandate and the importance of empowering contemporary Canadian works It has been an exciting time at Tarragon as we continue to bridge loyal audiences with firsttimers to expand our reach in Toronto and across the country We are grateful to those who make Tarragon such a vibrant hub of creation for all generations to enjoy Whether by attending our collection of nine mainstage productions developing your skills through our education programs sparking your curiosity about new creation processes with the return of our lauded Greenhouse Festival or introducing the young person in your life with a new slate of entertaining youth programming with our Sally Stavro Family Series this season looks forward to bringing you a stellar scope of creativity coming from the strongest of storytellers Mike Payette Artistic Director Lisa Li Executive Director

2025 26 SEASON M A I N S PA C E WRIT TEN DIRECTED BY GREGORY PREST SEPT 30 OCT 26 2025 After forty five years of hard work and dedication Frau Esel the longest serving housekeeper of V lksenhaus has been fired and sent out to pasture In a rage she sets out on a winding journey to Bremen to live with her estranged son Gregory Prest brings Bremen Town a rural folk tragicomedy to Tarragon Theatre Featuring Nancy Palk as Frau Esel Oliver Dennis William Webster and an exceptional ensemble cast Bremen Town bridges music and storytelling together in this award winning production D PREMI RL W O E ER E ER W O BREMEN TOWN Sharp as a razor filled with wit and a touch of absurdity D PREMI RL Toronto Star A TARRAGON THEATRE PRODUCTION Photo featuring Nancy Palk

2025 26 SEASON E X T R A S PA C E SUNNY DRAKE O PREM NT I TO R E ER O C R E AT E D B Y E ER TO R CHILD ish WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM The CHILD ish Collective DIRECTED BY ANDREA DONALDSON O PREM NT I O OCT 21 NOV 16 2025 Kids words for grown ups Forty whip smart and brutally honest children are asked about love life and the world From their fresh perspectives four adult actors speak their exact words and make them their own Using the words of a younger generation new ideas and experiences come to life through the voices of adults Hilarious profound and surprising CHILD ish is an intergenerational new twist on verbatim theatre from a creative team that spans ages 6 77 An effervescent combination of innocence insight and sophistication A TARRAGON THEATRE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CHILD ISH COLLECTIVE Fresh Sheet Vancouver

2025 26 SEASON M A I N S PA C E MUMBI TINDYEBWA OTU NOV 11 DEC 7 2025 Three couples What might be What once was What could have been profoundly is a bold and unflinching exploration of love desire and human connection Intimate raw and deeply moving where hope meets vulnerability and longing becomes a language of its own A must see experience for those that believe love is more than just a word it s an act a feeling a surrender RICAN PR E RICAN PR E A TARRAGON THEATRE AND OBSIDIAN THEATRE COMPANY CO PRODUCTION E AM M RE IE RE IE NO RT H DIRECTED BY M E AM debbie tucker green NO RT H a profoundly affectionate passionate devotion to someone noun WRIT TEN BY With laughter through tears and the chasms between them this triptych beautifully weaves the journeys of three couples seeking connection against all the elements that separate them After the critically acclaimed World Premiere at UK s Royal Court Theatre Tarragon and Obsidian come together in bringing a brand new production to Canada marking its North American debut The Telegraph UK

2025 26 SEASON M A I N S PA C E WRIT TEN BY LISA NASSON DIRECTED BY MIKE PAYETTE WITH JOELLE PETERS D PREMI L R W O E ER E ER W O MISCHIEF JAN 15 FEB 8 2026 Brooke is perfectly content with her job selling cigarettes to the local fisherman at her uncle s convenience store on the Rez But what happens when a woman appears in a utility closet and claims to have known her mother And where can she turn when one act of mischief derails her peace D PREMI RL A heartwarming story where ancestry and the cost of justice collide Mischief is a gentle comedy from lauded Mi kmaw artist Lisa Nasson that celebrates the power of community Lisa Nasson is one of the most exciting new voices in Canadian theatre A TARRAGON NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS AND NEPTUNE THEATRE CO PRODUCTION

2025 26 SEASON E X T R A S PA C E THE NEIGHBOURS WRIT TEN BY NICOLAS BILLON DIRECTED BY MATT WHITE H E AM R I CA N P Simon and Denise reside in a modest house on a quiet street their life blissfully low key and unassuming But when it comes to light that their next door neighbour has been hiding a sinister secret it forces the couple to re examine the past leading the audience to a surprising conclusion that asks hard questions about the bonds that unite us RE M IE M E NOR TH RE IE R NO RT FEB 24 MAR 15 2026 From Governor General s Award winner Nicolas Billon Butcher Iceland The Neighbours examines how good people can be complicit in acts of cruelty E AM R I CA N P RE Billon is a masterful storyteller NOW Magazine A GREEN LIGHT ARTS PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH TARRAGON THEATRE

M A I N S PA C E 2025 26 SEASON WRIT TEN BY JUDITH THOMPSON DIRECTED BY MIKE PAYETTE MAR 3 MAR 29 2026 TO R E ER O O PREM NT I E ER TO R A woman in a nursing home has seemingly made no impact on the world Her secret is that she is actually the great Irish Warrior Queen Maeve reincarnated into one of many deceptive forms From her bedroom she confronts her past losses she s suffered and mistakes she s made in the name of love Judith Thompson returns to Tarragon Theatre with her newest play a masterwork of storytelling featuring Canadian theatre icon Clare Coulter as Queen Maeve Moving heartbreaking and beautiful Queen Maeve intertwines magic with reality and asks what it means to face your twilight years with a sword in your hand O PREM NT I O A ferocious performance by Clare Coulter Our Theatre Voice A TARRAGON THEATRE PRODUCTION

2025 26 SEASON E X T R A S PA C E STRIFE WRIT TEN BY MATTHEW MACKENZIE APR 7 APR 26 2026 Monique a tough and tenacious oil patch worker is reeling from the brutal murder of her brother Nathan an Indigenous climate activist His violent death leaves Monique at a crossroads trust the justice system or take action herself Tense poetic and deeply visceral Strife is a powerful reflection on loss resilience and the battle between hope and vengeance D PREMI RL D PREMI RL A PUNCTUATE THEATRE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH TARRAGON THEATRE W O E ER E ER W O As she wrestles with her grief Monique is plagued by a recurring dream in which she reconstructs Nathan s bones from an owl pellet This enigmatic vision is guided by the Owl a spectral presence that is both a harbinger of darkness and a conduit for spirits with unfinished business As the Owl urges her deeper into the mystery of her brother s murder Monique must confront the forces responsible and decide how far she is willing to go to find the truth From the award winning company that brought you Bears and First M tis Man of Odesa

2025 26 SEASON M A I N S PA C E cicadas C R E AT E D B Y CHRIS THORNBORROW DAVID YEE DIRECTED BY NINA LEE AQUINO MAY 5 MAY 24 2026 In 2035 a decade after the Trinity Bellwoods Collapse an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl leads to a very peculiar house that has sunk into the earth D PREMI RL D PREMI RL A TARRAGON THEATRE AND NACINENGLISH THEATRE CO PRODUCTION A PUNCTUATE THEATRE PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION WITH TARRAGON THEATRE W O E ER E ER W O Could a strangely luminous painting unlock long buried secrets of what flowed beneath the home Howling winds storms and the ever present sound of cicadas remind us that nothing stays buried cicadas is a modern eco thriller from the minds of Governor General s Award and Siminovitch Prize laureate David Yee and award winning composer Chris Thornborrow that serves as both mystery and warning A gorgeous blend of drama and soaring live music

2025 26 SEASON THE CAGED BIRD SINGS E X T R A S PA C E C R E AT E D B Y ROUVAN SILOGIX RAFEH MAHMUD A N D AHAD LAKHANI DIRECTED BY RAFEH MAHMUD JUNE 9 JUNE 21 2026 The Caged Bird Sings tells the story of three prisoners two starcrossed lovers and scientists Rumi and Jin who share a cell with Sal a mysterious vagrant As they navigate their new found reality and reconcile their past lives they are haunted by ghosts and demons of their own making The Caged Bird Sings explores the literal and metaphorical prisons that we are put in put ourselves in and the ones that we create Inspired by Sufi mysticism and concepts of Fanafillah this critically acclaimed production examines our ability to overcome and break out of the cage The Caged Bird Sings is the best kind of theatrical experience Paula Citron Ludwig Van Toronto TARRAGON THEATRE PRESENTS A MODERN TIMES AND THEATRE ARTAUD PRODUCTION

2025 26 SEASON Enjoy more great programming with family friendly shows festivals and shows from our theatre partners Residency Presentations Tarragon Elsewhere SEPT 2 14 2025 NOV 21 DEC 14 2025 SEPT 16 OCT 5 2025 Bachelor Man Tarragon Mainspace Moonlight Schooner Enormity Girl and the Earthquake in Her Lungs Nancy Ed Jackman Performance Centre JANUARY 2026 The Greenhouse Festival The Greenhouse Residency and Festival is focussed on growing vibrant theatrical ideas that bring artists and audiences together in the active process of creation Come explore new parts of the Tarragon space and discover new works from the celebrated creatives in residence Tickets for the Greenhouse Festival can be purchased for Single Show performances or with a Festival Pass Justin Miller Festival Director SELECT SATURDAYS The Sally Stavro Family Series Bring your kids to the theatre After the success of last year s Sally Stavro Family Series we are excited to welcome a new selection of performances for the next generation of theatre goers to enjoy Workshops plays storytelling and music The Sally Series offers a world of imagination and play for kids and caregivers Free for children under 12 only 12 tickets for parents guardians this family friendly weekend programming will be sure to delight your little ones It s July 1 1929 Dominion Day known as Humiliation Day in a Toronto Chinatown teahouse Six men and the two women who enter their lives grapple with the 6th anniversary of the Exclusion Act which prevented the wives and families of the men who came from China largely to build the railroad from joining them Renaissance Canadian Theatre Company Artistic Director Chalmers Award winner Andrew Moodie RIOT HEALTH CLASS and Artistic Producer Brenda Kamino CHING CHONG CHINAMAN HER2 present this gritty and poetic depiction of how the Chinese survived when the Canadian government ceased immigration from their homeland With support from The Steve and Sally Stavro Family Foundation NOVEMBER 2025 Tarragon Performance at the Creative School Returning November of 2025 Tarragon is thrilled to partner with Toronto Metropolitan University and Performance at the Creative School in Toronto For The Creative School at TMU Tarragon playwrights are commissioned to develop a new work specifically tailored to the graduating acting class culminating in a showcase at Tarragon Theatre Toronto Metropolitan University Performance at the Creative School Berkeley Street Theatre It s May Day 1958 A small group of Black sailors are stranded on the island of St Kitts after a terrible storm The sailors indulge in a responsibilityfree night on the town as imperialism threatens their dreams of a better future In Moonlight Schooner Dora Award winning playwright Kanika Ambrose our place Truth shares a tale about the systemic and deliberate breaking of Black men by colonial forces during the Windrush Generation and the casualties left behind Playwright Winston Kam in an adaptation by Brenda Kamino Direction Brenda Kamino with Associate Director Diana Belshaw WORLD PREMIERE By Kanika Ambrose Directed by Sabryn Rock Renaissance Canadian Theatre Company A Necessary Angel Theatre Company production in association with Canadian Stage Tarragon Theatre After arriving at a women s shelter Vic and the six personified parts of her traumatized brain battle over seeking refuge versus returning to harm Through an explosive ensemble cast Enormity is a relentless physical and at times comically absurd look at the chaos of a mind in crisis WORLD PREMIERE By Chelsea Woolley Directed by Andrea Donaldson A Nightwood Theatre production in association with Tarragon Theatre 50 off for Tarragon Subscribers

2025 26 SEASON BEYOND THE STAGE Enhance Your Experience For over fifty years Tarragon Theatre s mission of playwrighting and creation has been foundational to Canadian theatre new play development and dramaturgical practice Engage in dialogue about the work Tarragon Talks Post Show Talkbacks Lobby Gallery Tarragon Partnershipsps Join us prior to the show on the Tuesday evening after opening to hear from members of the creative team and community leaders to deepen your experience of the show s subject matter and artistic approaches Stay with us after the show on select Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons to talk about the play with members of the cast and creative teams Tarragon is excited to offer our lobby space to showcase visual artists from Toronto and beyond With a team of curators Tarragon presents work that supports current productions Take an extra moment to appreciate the work of these fine creators If you are interested in showing your work at Tarragon please connect with Heather at education tarragontheatre com In 2025 26 Tarragon is honoured to continue our partnerships with Nightswimming Theatre through their PURE RESEARCH initiative as well as Playwrights Workshop Montreal and Modern Times Stage Company through our continued sectoral improvement work Venue Show Guides Audience Resource Guides Audio Described Shows Mask Required Performances Venue and Show Guides were developed in priority for autistic and neurodivergent audiences but anyone may find them useful Our Audience Resource Guides are a fun and informative deep dive into the shows Access a curated selection of articles podcasts documentaries and other art forms to enhance your experience of each play As part of our ongoing accessibility initiatives we proudly offer audiodescribed performances for select productions These performances provide a live verbal narration of visual elements such as actions costumes settings and scene changes delivered through a discreet headset Tarragon will offer one Mask Required Performance for each show in the 25 26 season See calendar for details We open our doors to celebrate and learn from the breadth of voices that compose this country Tarragon is equally a hub for learning and development and of course it is a renowned production company inviting audiences to exceptional new works We strive to create an environment that empowers artists to bridge their ideas from concept to realization and for audiences to take in every step of that extraordinary journey Check out our extensive resource guides for each show provided to you prior to attending Accessibility This information can help you get ready for your visit to Tarragon Theatre and help you understand what your experience might be like

2025 26 SEASON Tarragon offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for learners of all ages We invite teachers students community organizations and artists of all experience levels to connect with our education department get inspired and learn something new Courses at Tarragon Student Subscriptions Tarragon provides support for creative growth and opportunities for practical professional development We offer courses in elements of playwriting dramaturgy directing costuming producing and more with some of the best practitioners in the field Visit our website for more information The perfect option for those attending high school post secondary or continued education We know that money is tight for those of you still working on your studies and we re happy to offer highly discounted subscriptions Take a break from your books and take in some theatre Students must have valid student ID to claim tickets See Subscription Packages for more details Post secondary Internships Placements Tarragon believes in the power of hands on learning and welcoming new talent to the theatre Partnering with postsecondary institutions across Ontario Tarragon is honoured to meet and train the next generation of arts administrators and production professionals Young Playwrights Unit East of Tarragon Student Matinees The Young Playwrights Units YPUs are a paid training experience for young artists aged 18 28 who are curious and passionate about playwriting This program offers a Local and a National unit of dedicated young creators a rigorous and supportive context in which to develop some of their first works Generously supported by TD Bank Group the YPUs are a perfect opportunity for Tarragon to develop the next generation of Canadian artists Heading into its 11th year the East of Tarragon program is committed to uplifting the voices of youth and seniors in Scarborough and Markham By partnering with local arts services organizations high schools and universities Tarragon brings arts programming beyond our walls and into Toronto s Eastern neighborhoods Weekday matinees offer students a chance to see professional plays during class time at a highly discounted ticket cost CONTACT HEATHER CAPLAP Education Community Engagement Manager education tarragontheatre com East of Tarragon is generously supported by TD Bank Group Artist Led Workshops for High Schools Led by theatre artists who are experienced youth facilitators these workshops provide opportunities for teachers and students to enhance their in class learning Tarragon offers in person at school in person at Tarragon Theatre and virtual workshops All of our workshops can be scaled to accommodate SHSM requirements

2025 26 SEASON SUBSCRIBER PERKS Tarragon subscriptions offer audiences wishing to see multiple shows in our season the very best value Choose the subscription package that best fits your schedule and budget Can t make a show in the season Transfer your ticket to another show or give it to a friend You can also reserve tickets to any show at any point in the season change dates and shows whenever you d like UP TO 40 OFF SINGLE TICKETS 5 7 OR 9 SHOWS SPECIAL EVENTS Subscription Packages Regular Senior Subscriptions Preview Subscriptions Attend any of our performances any day any time excluding opening night This is our most flexible package See it first Attend any preview performance before opening night for a fraction of the cost of regular tickets Arts Worker Subscriptions Student Subscriptions Work in the arts Let us know and get your discounted subscription We happily invite professional artists of all kinds to join us with lower priced subscription packages Offers the same flexibility as regular subscriptions Arts workers must have valid arts worker ID to claim tickets The perfect option for those attending high school or postsecondary education We re happy to offer highly discounted subscriptions made possible by our Youth Access program generously supported by Graywood Developments Take a break from your books and take in some theatre Students must have valid student ID to claim tickets FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING 1 FREE GUEST VOUCHER PER SUBSCIPTION Early Bird Package Only DEALS ON TICKETS FOR FRIENDS GUEST PRESENTATIONS CONCESSIONS NO EXCHANGE FEES More Ways To Save Group Discounts Shows and other programming like Talkbacks or Workshops are available for bookings of 10 tickets or more Bring your social group school or corporate event Seniors Students and Arts Workers Tickets range from 22 72 with discounts available for Students Seniors and Arts Workers For ticket pricing show info and to reserve your tickets contact us anytime or follow us on Social Media PREVIEWS Regular tickets for Previews are just 40 RUSH Subject to Availability Day Of Rush tickets are sold in person online or by phone starting 3 hours prior to show time BACK ROW SEATS Seats in the back row of both theatres are available for all performances for just 40 www tarragontheatre com 416 531 1827 tarragontheatre tarragontheatreto tarragontheatre

2025 26 SEASON PACKAGES SEATING MAP Standard seating configuration Please visit our website for show specific configuration REGULAR SENIOR ARTS WORKER 9 Plays 396 324 153 7 Plays 357 294 140 5 Plays 290 240 115 STUDENT PREVIEW 108 216 98 80 196 REGULAR REGULAR 9 Plays 7 Plays 5 Plays ARTS WORKER 342 308 414 371 300 SENIOR 250 STUDENT 171 154 125 PREVIEW 126 112 90 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A B C D E A C C E S S I B L E S E AT I N G 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F G H J K L M 160 Book After July 1 2025 PACKAGES MAINSPACE PACKAGES 234 210 170 EXTRASPACE EARLY BIRD Book by June 30 2025 S TA G E S TA G E A C C E S S I B L E S E AT I N G 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A B C D E F G 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2025 26 SEASON 2025 26 CALENDAR OCTOBER M T BREMEN TOWN 7 30 PR W T F S Visit tarragontheatre com for up to date information NOVEMBER M T W T F DECEMBER S TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN 7 30 PR 7 30 PR 7 30 PR 7 30 PR 30 BREMEN 1 BREMEN 2 BREMEN 3 BREMEN 4 M TT Tarragon Talk TB Talkback PR Preview T W ON Opening Night MP Mask Required Performance T F S CHILD ish 2 00 MP 7 30 1 a profoundly 2 00 TB 30 profoundly TB 1 a7 30profoundly 2 a7 30profoundly 3 a7 30profoundly 4 a7 30profoundly 5 a2 00 6 7 30 a profoundly 2 00 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 BREMEN TOWN 2 00 PR 5 TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN 6 BREMEN 7 BREMEN 8 BREMEN 9 BREMEN 10 BREMEN 11 7 30 PR 7 30 ON 7 30 7 30 2 00 MP 7 30 CHILD ish 2 00 TB 2 3 CHILD ish 7 30 TT 4 CHILD ish 7 30 5 CHILD ish 7 30 TB 6 CHILD ish 7 30 7 CHILD ish 2 00 7 30 8 BREMEN TOWN 2 00 TB 12 TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN 13 BREMEN 14 BREMEN 15 BREMEN 16 BREMEN 17 BREMEN 18 7 30 TT 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 7 30 CHILD ish 2 00 TB 9 10 CHILD ish 7 30 11 CHILD ish 7 30 12 CHILD ish 7 30 TB 13 CHILD ish 7 30 14 CHILD ish 2 00 I 7 30 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN TOWN 20 BREMEN 21 BREMEN 22 BREMEN 23 BREMEN 24 BREMEN 25 7 30 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 I 7 30 16 17 a7 30profoundly 18 7 30 ON PR 19 a7 30profoundly 20 a7 30profoundly 21 a2 00profoundly 22 MP 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 CHILD ish 28 CHILD ish 29 CHILD ish 30 CHILD ish 7 30 PR 7 30 ON 7 30 7 30 31 CHILD ish 2 00 a profoundly 2 00 PR 23 24 a7 30profoundly 25 7 30 TT 26 a7 30profoundly 27 a7 30profoundly 28 a2 00profoundly 29 TB 28 29 30 31 M F S M T W T F MARCH M T W T F S 1 2 3 MISCHIEF 2 00 TB 1 2 MISCHIEF 7 30 3 MISCHIEF 7 30 4 MISCHIEF 7 30 TB 5 MISCHIEF 7 30 6 MISCHIEF 2 00 7 NEIGHBOURS 2 00 TB MISCHIEF 2 00 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 NEIGHBOURS 2 00 TB QUEEN MAEVE 2 00 PR NEIGHBOURS 2 00 QUEEN MAEVE 2 00 TB BREMEN TOWN 2 00 TB BREMEN TOWN 2 00 CHILD ish 7 30 PR CHILD ish 7 30 PR CHILD ish 7 30 PR CHILD ish 7 30 PR CHILD ish 7 30 PR a profoundly 2 00 TB a profoundly 7 30 PR a profoundly 7 30 PR a profoundly 7 30 PR a profoundly 7 30 PR 7 30 7 30 CHILD ish 2 00 PR JANUARY T W T FEBRUARY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MISCHIEF 7 30 PR 15 MISCHIEF 7 30 PR 16 MISCHIEF 7 30 PR 17 15 16 MISCHIEF 2 00 PR 18 19 MISCHIEF 20 MISCHIEF 7 30 PR 7 30 ON 21 MISCHIEF 22 MISCHIEF 23 MISCHIEF 7 30 7 30 2 00 MP 24 22 23 NEIGHBOURS 24 7 30 PR MISCHIEF 2 00 TB 25 26 MISCHIEF 7 30 TT 28 MISCHIEF 29 MISCHIEF 30 MISCHIEF 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 I 7 30 31 27 MISCHIEF 7 30 GREENHOUSE Various APRIL M 7 30 GREENHOUSE Various T GREENHOUSE Various GREENHOUSE Various S 7 30 25 NEIGHBOURS 26 NEIGHBOURS 27 NEIGHBOURS 28 7 30 ON 7 30 2 00 MP 7 30 GREENHOUSE Various W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 STRIFE 7 30 PR 7 STRIFE 7 30 PR 8 STRIFE 7 30 ON 9 STRIFE 7 30 10 STRIFE 2 00 MP 11 STRIFE 2 00 TB 12 13 STRIFE 7 30 TT 14 STRIFE 7 30 15 STRIFE 7 30 TB 16 STRIFE 7 30 17 STRIFE 2 00 18 STRIFE 2 00 TB 19 20 STRIFE 7 30 21 STRIFE 7 30 22 STRIFE 7 30 TB 23 STRIFE 7 30 24 STRIFE 2 00 25 STRIFE 2 00 26 27 28 29 30 7 30 7 30 7 30 MAY M T W T 1 7 30 TT 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 I 7 30 2 NEIGHBOURS 3 NEIGHBOURS 4 NEIGHBOURS 5 NEIGHBOURS 6 NEIGHBOURS 7 8 9 NEIGHBOURS 10 NEIGHBOURS 11 NEIGHBOURS 12 NEIGHBOURS 13 NEIGHBOURS 14 7 30 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 I 7 30 15 MAEVE 17 QUEEN MAEVE 18 QUEEN MAEVE 19 QUEEN MAEVE 20 QUEEN MAEVE 21 16 QUEEN 7 30 TT 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 7 30 QUEEN MAEVE 2 00 TB 22 MAEVE 23 QUEEN 24 7 30 QUEEN MAEVE 2 00 29 30 31 M T W T F S 2 3 4 6 7 JUNE QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 ON QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 PR QUEEN MAEVE 7 30 QUEEN MAEVE 2 00 MP MAEVE MAEVE MAEVE 25 QUEEN 26 QUEEN 27 QUEEN 28 7 30 TB 7 30 7 30 F S 1 2 31 1 7 BIRD BIRD BIRD BIRD BIRD 8 CAGED 9 CAGED 10 CAGED 11 CAGED 12 CAGED 13 7 30 PR 7 30 PR 7 30 PR 7 30 ON 2 00 MP 3 4 cicadas 7 30 PR 5 cicadas 7 30 PR 6 cicadas 7 30 ON 7 cicadas 7 30 8 cicadas 2 00 MP 9 cicadas 2 00 TB 10 11 cicadas 7 30 TT 12 cicadas 7 30 13 cicadas 7 30 TB 14 cicadas 7 30 15 cicadas 2 00 16 CAGED BIRD 2 00 TB 14 BIRD BIRD BIRD BIRD BIRD 15 CAGED 16 CAGED 17 CAGED 18 CAGED 19 CAGED 20 7 30 TT 7 30 7 30 TB 7 30 2 00 cicadas 2 00 TB 17 18 cicadas 7 30 19 cicadas 7 30 20 cicadas 7 30 TB 21 cicadas 7 30 22 cicadas 2 00 23 CAGED BIRD 2 00 21 22 23 cicadas 2 00 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 7 30 7 30 7 30 7 30 7 30 24 25 26 31 27

2025 26 SEASON WANT MORE TARRAGON Young Business Leaders Garden Circle Corporate Workshops Tarragon s Young Business Leaders YBL is designed for business professionals under 40 who have an interest in gaining a deeper understanding of theatre and learning about non profit governance For just 342 the YBL membership includes tickets to all nine shows in the 2025 26 season behind the scenes programming and networking opportunities Join a group of like minded peers for an evening of some of the most ground breaking theatre in Canada Already a subscriber Join the Garden Circle to immerse yourself in the world of new play development at Tarragon Your 250 membership will give you exclusive access to the first day of rehearsal table reads dress rehearsals discussions with artists and more providing you with a unique insider look into how new plays are brought to the stage Designed with your business in mind Tarragon s corporate workshops provide training in creative problem solving public speaking team building and more Led by our professional artists our flexible workshops provide your team with the skills they need to think outsidethe box and push your organization forward Workshops are available as half or full day bookings and are guaranteed to be a day of collaboration learning and fun for your employees THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS Government Support Season Program Support SUPPORT TARRAGON In Canada and Toronto specifically I wish that there were more original Canadian plays mounted and not so many revivals of plays from other countries It s really disappointing we re a big city in a vast country filled with myriad perspectives we need work that reflects and builds our own culture That s why Tarragon with a commitment to developing new work is so vital to our artistic and cultural growth Rosa Laborde This work is made possible thanks to our engaged and passionate donors Our donors are dedicated to new work because they know that it is necessary for a healthy national culture You can join us in helping shape the future of Canadian theatre and become a part of our goal to ensure that artists can thrive Our donors also receive special benefits including recognition behind the scenes access and more For over fifty years Tarragon has been the home of new play development in Canada Our primary focus is always to support artists as they create relevant new work that speaks to our local and national experience From the development of new voices to the next great play from Canada s most beloved playwrights we work to ensure that every production that crosses our stage has the opportunity to carry its success forward To become a donor and support the development of new Canadian work contact The resources we provide to artists help their stories go from a blank page to a world premiere production and allow them to reach dedicated and engaged audiences like you Tarragon is the place where audiences have the chance to see ground breaking theatre the very first time it is performed TARRAGON DEVELOPMENT TEAM development tarragontheatre com tarragontheatre com ways to give Hospitality Sponors

It is essential that if a playwright is to learn from the experience and if their play is to have a chance of further life that the play also be produced with as much care and expertise as possible To nurture Canadian playwriting talent is Tarragon s primary aim Bill Glassco Founding Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre tarragontheatre com I 416 531 1827 30 Bridgman Ave Toronto ON M5R 1X3