A love story rising from the aftermath of Métis displacement. Apples and Train Tracksby Arnolda Dufour BowesWorld premiere co-produced with Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin TheatreHaunted by memories of being forced into a cattle railcar and shipped away as a child, Charlie wrestles with consequences of trauma as he fights to forge a new legacy of love with …
One newcomer, one carry-on, one epic search for freedom. Suitcase Storiescreated & performed by Maki YiWith only her tiny suitcase in tow, Maki Yi leaves her home in South Korea and winds up in Regina. She finds that her new life in Canada is both everything she hoped for and the most difficult thing she has …
EVERY BRILLIANT THING By Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe featuring Elizabeth Nepjuk July 4 – August 30, 2025 (Pay What You Will Preview July 3)A Burnt Thicket Theatre production presented by Rosebud Theatreat their Studio Stage in Rosebud, AB Get your tickets here Or call: 1-800-267-7553 “You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. …
The Unplugging by Yvette Nolan No phone. No grid. No internet. Now who has power? February 27 – March 8, 2025 – the Saskatchewan Premiere VENUE CHANGE* – Now at La Troupe du Jour’s Studio 914 *due to the ‘unplumbing’ at The Refinery from a water main break Buy tickets to The Unplugging When all the world’s technology ceases …
Breathe by Sienna HoldenWe’ve been supporting emerging playwright and composer Sienna Holden’s development of this new musical that explores recovery from opioid addiction in a family and asks, does one moment define a life? Come to the workshop reading, join in the creation process and help us bring this show to life! Free Workshop ReadingFriday, May …
Get Up! for Christmas Presence: A Holiday Cabaret Saturday, November 30th, 7:30pm at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon (Audience rating: PG)Admission by donation / Pay what you can at the doorThis season Burnt Thicket is adapting its annual Christmas Presence mashup of stories, poetry and songs, partnering with On the Boards Staging Company to host a …
“We all have baggage, mine just has a ‘Honk if you love Jesus’ bumper sticker on it.”My Little Plastic Jesuscreated & performed by Tim Bratton In this one-man living room show, Tim Bratton finds hilarity and heartache as he unpacks his upbringing in evangelical pop culture, examining its folly and redeeming its faith. Experience an …
New Blood: A Story Of ReconciliationA Burnt Thicket Theatre presentation in partnership with Persephone Theatre and Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Trailer from the New Blood performance at Rosebud Theatre View the New Blood Program We’re bringing this acclaimed theatre production that blends poetry, song, and dance to Saskatchewan for the first time. The music of …
“Am I just the trial at the end of your wilderness?”Evergreen – the enthralling new play by Krista Marushy During the late shift at this rural diner, an inquisitive customer divines information far too close to home for the man behind the counter. Two strangers wrestle with coincidences that urge them to choose between the …
Christmas PresenceChristmas Presence 2022 Live Recording:https://burntthicket.com/christmas-presence-2022-stream-the-live-recording/ A unique mashup of stories and songs exploring the nativity with a messy but joyful hope. Tickets are “Pay What You Choose” $10, $25, $50, $100 with charitable receipts for $50 & up. This benefit performance supports our new script development projects. All tickets provide the same experience. We’re very thankful for …