First Métis Man of Odesa

WESTERN CANADA THEATRE
First Métis Man of Odesa
By MATTHEW MacKENZIE and MARIYA KHOMUTOVA

MAR 16 to 25, 2023 | Pavilion Theatre

A ROMANTIC COMEDY FOR AN UNPREDICTABLE WORLD.

Matt and Masha’s love spans continents, but distance can’t tame their passionate connection. After meeting on a theatre research trip in Kyiv, a Canadian Playwright and a Ukrainian artist spark up a romance that takes them from the beaches of the Black Sea to the riverbanks of the North Saskatchewan River, through the onset of a global pandemic and the eruption of a brutal war, plus many moments of joy through it all including marriage and the birth of their son.

A World Premiere from the creator of the critically acclaimed play, Bears. Based on actual events, this captivating real-life love story is set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Award-winning playwright Matthew MacKenzie joins forces with his wife, award-winning Ukrainian actor Mariya Khomutova, to tell the story of their COVID courtship and share an intimate perspective on the personal impacts of the war in Ukraine.

Tickets starting from $22

Audience Advisories
Recommended for ages 16+. The performance contains water-based haze, loud and alarming noises-including air-raid sirens, strobing & flashing lights, and mature themes-including war. For more information about these advisories, click to go to our Advisories Page.