The Secret to Good Tea

Gwynn is a local radio host. Her mother, Maggie, has a story…

Maggie has spent a lifetime building a wall between herself and her memories—as well as between herself and her inquisitive, journalist daughter.

Now, with a pot of steaming hot tea as the only thing between them, Maggie and Gwynn work to dismantle that wall, uncovering Maggie’s story in a journey of laughter, revelation, understanding, and the bond of a mother and daughter.

The Secret to Good Tea is a vibrant, intimate, and cheeky family portrait based on playwright Rosanna Deerchild (CBC Unreserved) and her own mother. Fresh from a world premiere in its home province of Manitoba, Deerchild’s powerful first play is set to make its Ontario debut at the Grand Theatre, before gracing the stage of the National Arts Centre. Renae Morriseau, who directed the play’s world premiere, returns to Deerchild’s work once again and will direct this compelling story.

A co-production with The Grand Theatre, London ON.

Who is it for?

All ages

Event advisories: mature themes and strong language

Tickets : $15.00 – $60.00

Ticket Prices: $15.00 – $60.00

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 1-844-985-2787 (ARTS)

Email: info@nac-cna.ca

 

Date: Thursday March 20, 2025 to Saturday March 29, 2025

Thu. Mar 20, 2025 – Fri. Mar 28, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sat. Mar 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

2 hours and 30 minutes · With intermission

Venue & Address

Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport