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

CAST

Ted Dykstra

Fiona Highet

CREATIVE TEAM

WRITTEN BY: Lot Vekemans
ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY: Rina Vergano
DIRECTOR: Peter Pasyk
SET & LIGHTING DESIGN: Patrick Lavender
COSTUME DESIGN: Laura Delchiaro
SOUND DESIGN: Beau Dixon

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