IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING UPDATE FROM MAGNUS THEATREMarch 16/2020
It is with great sadness that Magnus Theatre announces that all remaining performance of Cottagers and Indians have been cancelled, effective immediately, due to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19. While this has been a difficult decision to make in these rapidly changing circumstances, the health and safety of everyone in our community continues to be our top priority at Magnus Theatre. We will provide updates about the remainder of our season as the situation continues to unfold.
“Cancelling the show and suspending the season has been a very difficult decision to make, but it’s the right decision at this time. It’s what’s best for our patrons, staff, and community at large,” says Magnus Theatre Artistic Director, Thom Currie.
Our Box Office staff will be contacting our patrons directly to offer alternative ticket and programming options. If you wish to contact us, please note that we are currently responding to a high volume of inquiries. Please be prepared to leave a message, and we will respond as soon as time allows.
We are grateful for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this difficult time, and we hope to see you soon.
COTTAGERS AND INDIANS
Magnus Theatre presents a Tarragon Theatre production
Cottagers And IndiansBy Drew Hayden TaylorRemount directed by Richard RoseOriginally Directed by Patti Shaughnessy
Starring Herbie Barnes and Philippa DomvilleSet Design by Robin FisherCostume Design by Sage PaulLighting Design by Nick AndisonSound Design by Beau DixonStage Management by Meghan Speakman
March 12-28, 2020
The wit and wisdom of Drew Hayden Taylor returns to the Magnus stage with one of his latest plays, Cottagers and Indians. An Indigenous man has taken it upon himself to repopulate his local lakes with wild rice, much to the disapproval of the cottagers, many of whom feel the plant interferes with boating, fishing, swimming, and is generally an eyesore that brings down the property values.
Pay What You Can Performance: March 22, 2020
 Praise for Cottagers And Indians:
3.5 STARS – “If you like the jokes in Come From Away, then look into Cottagers and Indians.” – The Globe and Mail
“Full of mischievous good humour”, “Sincere and amusing” – Mooney on Theatre
“Light and entertaining” – NOW Magazine
“Drew Hayden Taylor has a deft touch for mixing comedy and commentary in an entertaining and all-Canadian form of social satire.” – Vancouver Sun