By Erin Shields | Directed by Josette Bushell-Mingo

 

To a Flame is an explosive theatrical feast of image and language that pulls us deep into a Victorian Gothic Horror. Three confined women await the conclusion of their stories in the ancestral home of the man they call Father. Secrets burn to be revealed, aches ofthe past refuse to be suppressed, and the very house itself vibrates with desire for revenge.

 

This groundbreaking work intertwines American Sign Language and English with vibrant movement and live music into a haunting, multi-sensory performance for Deaf and hearing audiences. Featuring celebrated Deaf performer and cultural leader Dawn Jani Birley, internationally-renowned director Josette Bushell-Mingo, and vivid text by Governor General Award-winning playwright Erin Shields, with the support of Nightwood Theatre company, this theatrical experience is not to be missed.

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A 1S1 Theatre & Nightwood Theatre Co-Production in association with Modern Times Stage Company and Why Not Theatre.

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September 22 - October 4, 2026 

Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre

877 Yonge Street, Toronto

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