THE FATHER // FEBRUARY 6 — FEBRUARY 24, 2019

 

The Father is a candid account of age-caused dementia, evenly wrought and clear of pity. The Coal Mine production is tight, fearless and worthy of the script..

—The Globe and Mail

THE COAL MINE THEATRE PRESENTS:

THE FATHER

Written by Florian Zeller, Translated by Christopher Hampton & Directed by Ted Dykstra

Honest and humorous, The Father is a deeply affecting look at the realities of living with Alzheimer’s while being cared for by loved ones who are becoming increasingly unrecognizable. An empathetic and experiential journey through the eyes of a man in mental decline, The Father is disorienting, challenging and profound.

“Florian Zeller, ‘one of the hottest literary talents in France’ is the next playwright to know!” Independent

STARRING:

CREATIVE TEAM

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Oyin Oladejo

SOUND DESIGN: Richard Feren

SET & COSTUME DESIGN: Anna Treusch

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Bonnie Beecher

STAGE MANAGEMENT: Ashley Ireland

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Charissa Wilcox


AWARDS

Dora Nominee

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL - Eric Peterson, The Father

Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winner

BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY - Eric Peterson, The Father

REVIEWS

 

“The Father is a play no one should miss. It underscores the Coal Mine Theatre’s reputation as one of the most consistently exciting theatre companies in Toronto.”

★★★★★

Christopher Hoile, Stage Door

“Beg, borrow or plead to get a ticket and to see true ensemble perfection.

— Onstage Blog