Blackberry
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Red Betty Theatre presents Blackberry- an explosive new play by Radha S.Menon August 4-21st at Carter Park in Hamilton
About this event
BLACKBERRY
by Radha S. Menon
Blackberry August 4-21, 2022 in Carter Park
32 Stinson St, Hamilton ON
Previews August 2-3 // 7:30 PM
Opening Night Thursday, August 4 // 7:30 PM
Tuesday-Saturday// 7:30 PM
TICKET PRICES
Sliding Scale - $15.00 - $50.00
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (PWYC) available on all Tuesday Performances (cash only)
A derelict city canal. Fiona, Mo and Salim find peace in this urban hideout, a place that reeks of freedom, where they can be themselves- until the disturbing discovery of a dead body destroys their urban utopia, bursting the fantasy of escaping their everyday lives.
Blackberry is a ghost story, a cautionary tale, a family drama, it is a testament to the imagination of youth in the face of systemic oppression. The play examines the lingering stain of colonialism from the perspective of IBPOC youth. The young people at the heart of this story are made to live on the edge of danger, in a world that is stacked against them. Analogous to the social movements of 2020, Blackberry is a relevant, mysterious and hopeful piece of theatre that contributes a powerful message to the Defund the Police Movement.
Please note that this performances takes place outdoors, we highly recommend patrons bring their own blankets/chairs to sit on.
If a performance is cancelled due to rain the ticket can be exchanged for any other date.
Show runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
Featuring:
Jason Chung as Mo
Molly Mutch as Fiona
Rylan Bomberry as Yvonne
Paul Smith as Salim
Mike Jensen as Policeman
Director: Alison Wong
Assistant Director: Marcel Stewart
Producer: Samantha Vu
Scenography Designer: César El Hayeck
Sound Designer: Christopher-Elizabeth
Cultural Consultant: Vanessa Henry
Outreach Coordinator: Abriana Lashley
Social Media Coordinator: Samantha Wu
Photograph credit: Radha S. Menon
Graphic Designer: Lea Kaplan
This project is made possible due to our partnerships with the Hamilton Fringe Festival, Theatre Aquarius and Suitcase in Point.
This project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
