ROYAL MTC PRESENTS A RONNIE BURKETT THEATRE OF MARIONETTES PRODUCTION
Created and Performed by Ronnie Burkett OCT 7 – 26, 2025 “If I had to pick only one favourite piece of theatre from this year, WONDERFUL JOE was it.” – Globe & Mail A singular and world-class talent, Ronnie Burkett brings his signature style to the Warehouse where he has wowed audiences with previous hits such as Provenance, Happy and Tinka’s New Dress. Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amid brutality, and life in the lost and lonely. A seemingly simple tale of a simple man, Wonderful Joe is a tender nod to imagination, hope, and the art of filling broken hearts with gold. Wonderful Joe was created with the support of The Explore and Create Programme of the Canada Council for the Arts.
By Caryl Churchill Directed by Alex Poch Goldin NOV 12 – 29, 2025 “A gripping dramatic consideration of what happens to autonomous identity in a world where people can be cloned” – New York Times What happens when you discover more than one YOU in the world? This psychological thriller explores themes of identity, family dynamics and the ethics of scientific experimentation. Bernard’s has contentedly navigated life as an only child. When his father reveals the truth about his place in the family order, Bernard’s world is turned upside down. Father and son relationships can be complicated at the best of times but take on new meaning in a world where humans can be replicated. Caryl Churchill is at her unsettling best with this thought-provoking play about nature versus nurture, the emotional impact of cloning and the moral implications of creating human beings for experimentation. A Number is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
By Trish Cooper Directed by Suzie Martin In partnership with Theatre Projects Manitoba FEB 4 – 21, 2026 “Wow, I think I signed less paperwork when we bought a house.” – Carrie A hilarious madcap adventure, an unflinching look at disability rights and a love letter to everyday heroes who will do anything for their people. Carrie and Paul are good people with solid friends and great kids. Another constant in their life is Alice, an antagonistic social worker who holds all the cards when it comes to their disabled son. Alice makes promises but keeps few, drowning the couple in paperwork, denying basic services and bewildering them with impossible deadlines. Pushed to the brink, Carrie takes matters into her own hands – in the most outrageous way possible – and goes from doing everything for her family to risking it all.
By Rhonda Apetagon MAR 11 – 28, 2026 “Out here, freaking out can get you killed. You just need to have faith. And besides, this fire is sacred. It’ll keep us safe.” – George Set in modern times but steeped in a dark and haunting past, this atmospheric ghost story explores the shadows of Indigenous life and lore with a hint of humour. Amid the mysteries of the vast wilderness of northern Manitoba, three young men wrestle with the loss of their friend by reclaiming the cultural practice of lighting a sacred fire. When they realize they’ve forgotten the flashlight and their phones have died, legends and memories are all they have to guide them through the night. Created in the Pimootayowin Creators Circle, this world premiere will draw you in while making no promises of letting you go. Sacred Fire by Rhonda Apetagon