Toronto 
Events Description
The mosaic of stories in Migraaaants leads viewers through the many facets of a global crisis: not only the terrifying journeys of those in flight but the machinations of deadly chaos shaped by political forces.
Siavash Shabanpour, Founding Artistic Director of Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Company, directs the Toronto premiere of Matei Visniec’s dark comedy Migraaaants (translated by Nick Awde), running at Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace from January 13 to 28, 2024.
Through interconnected stories, the play captures the struggles, hopes, and fears of refugees and sheds light on the impact of war and migration.
“As an audience, we journey with asylum seekers from war and unrest, to an over-crowded boat, to an uncertain welcome in an unknown land,” says Siavash Shabanpour, also the play’s director. “The show is inspired by real stories of African and Middle Eastern refugees on their perilous journey to Europe, and it explores the unbreakable human spirit within the refugee narrative, giving audiences a chance to connect with the people beyond the headlines.”
The cast of Migraaaants includes: Ahmad Meree (Boss); Jamar Adams-Thompson (Fehed); Daniel Motaharzadeh (Ali); Andrew Chown (Balkan Man); Mahsa Ershadifar (Balkan Woman); Garrett Mallory Scott (President); Henry Oswald Peirson (Coach); Parastoo Amanzadeh (Elihu); Shannon Pitre (Presenter); Keely Krall (Presenter); Jona Villa (Ensemble); Silvana Herrera (Ensemble); Henrique Santsper (Ensemble); Lean Jafari (Ensemble); and Tina Valizadeh (Ensemble).
Who is it for?
16+
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $25-$50
$50 for General Admission, $25 for students and arts workers, plus applicable taxes and service fees. Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 27 @2 p.m. are Pay-What-You-Can performances.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday January 13, 2024 to Sunday January 28, 2024
January 13 2024, 7:30 p.m. (PREVIEW)
January 14 2023, 2:00 p.m. (PREVIEW)
January 16 2024, 7:30 p.m. (OPENING NIGHT)
January 17 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 18 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 19 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 20 2024, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
January 21 2024, 6:00 p.m.
January 23 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 24 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 25 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 26 2024, 7:30 p.m.
January 27 2024, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
January 28 2024, 2:00 p.m.
80 minutes
Venue & Address
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2P3
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
