How To Defend Yourself

ICARUS THEATRE is proud to continue their bold 26.27 season with How To Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla from November 12-28, 2026 at the Theatre Centre BMO Incubator in Toronto. Directed by Emily Anne Corcoran, How To Defend Yourself follows seven college students as they gather for a DIY self-defence workshop after a sorority sister is assaulted at a neighbouring frat.

How to Defend Yourself is a fierce, hilarious and heartbreaking piece about a sorority coping with the assault of one of their sisters through a series of self-defence workshops. They practise using their bodies as weapons. They learn to fend off attackers. They learn “not to be a victim.” Self-defence becomes a channel for their rage, anxiety, confusion, trauma and desire—lots of desire. How to Defend Yourself will star a powerhouse ensemble including Parastoo Amanzadeh, Paula Goldie, Anthony Goncharov, Sasha Khan, Donnon Root, Samel Sunil, and Kaeley Jade Wiebe. The piece will be designed by Emily Anne Corcoran (Set, Props & Costumes), Lilian Adom (Lighting), and Erik Richards (Sound).

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $32-45.50

Arts Worker: $32 | General Admission: $37.50 | Supporter: $45.50

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: Thursday November 12, 2026 to Saturday November 28, 2026

Thursday, November 12 – 7:00PM (PREVIEW)
Friday, November 13 – 7:00PM (PREVIEW)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:00PM (OPENING )
Sunday, November 15 – 7:00PM
Tuesday November 17 – 7:00PM
Wednesday, November 18 – 7:00PM
Thursday, November 19 – 7:00PM
Friday, November 20 – 7:00PM
Saturday, November 21 – 1:30PM
Saturday, November 21 – 7:00PM
Sunday, November 22 – 7:00PM
Tuesday, November 24 – 7:00PM
Wednesday, November 25 – 7:00PM
Thursday, November 26 – 7:00PM
Friday, November 27 – 7:00PM
Saturday, November 28 – 1:30PM
Saturday, November 28 – 7:00PM

Venue & Address

The Theatre Centre Incubator, 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto

Wheelchair accessible