The Christmas Market. Image by Dahlia Katz.

THE CHRISTMAS MARKET

November 4 – 30

b current Performing Arts in Association with Crow’s Theatre and Studio 180 Theatre present a World Premiere production from 2-time Dora winner for Best New Play, Kanika Ambrose

A Crow’s Theatre commission from Dora Mavor Moore Award–winning playwright Kanika Ambrose (our place, Truth), The Christmas Market is a radical and deeply felt new play set against the shimmering bustle of a snowy holiday market.

Far from home, three Caribbean migrant workers carve out a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar—and often unforgiving—landscape. In the quiet moments between shifts, they discover unexpected friendship—forging unshakeable bonds through their humour, grit, and shared determination to survive their first Canadian winter.

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Working with Suzanne is a dream. She exceeds expectations every time and delivers quality results thanks to her first-rate relationships and boundless creativity. She is passionate about her clients and quickly becomes one of the team, driving long-term growth and achieving key goals. She has been and continues to be a valued partner in the evolution of The Musical Stage Company. – Mitchell Marcus - Founder and past Artistic Director, Musical Stage Company

Suzanne is a stellar media relations strategist with unmatched passion for her arts and culture clients. She is a vital partner for any artist, creator, or company hoping to amplify their work and reach new audiences. Her relationships with top Canadian media run deep and the full-service publicity support RedEye offers feels like an extension of your team. Suzanne was a trusted partner when I led communications for Canadian Stage and Luminato Festival and I can’t recommend her highly enough. – Ashley Ballantyne

I have been working with Suzanne for almost 10 years now, first when I was Managing Director at Crow’s Theatre, where she was a key partner in helping us launch the Streetcar Crowsnest facility and brand it as a must-visit destination in Toronto. We continue to work together at Canadian Stage and she remains a trusted collaborator. Suzanne has constantly impressed me with her passion for the arts sector, her deep commitment to advancing the work of artists, and her unparalleled knowledge of our industry. She is someone I know I can continually count on and a true leader in her field. – Monica Esteves - Executive Director, Canadian Stage

In the midst of the pandemic, when I had started my role at Obsidian, we went way out on a limb with 21 BLACK FUTURES and went from being a theatre company to a screen production company working with the CBC – there were so many firsts I couldn’t count them. Not only did Suzanne handle the media relations on the project with all the passion and intelligence she is known for, with her wide-ranging experience across performing arts and screen mediums, she also helped us navigate the move into the world of working with a broadcaster. The work we do at Obsidian also requires sensitivity and cultural awareness, which Suzanne always brings to the table, along with palpable commitment and care. She is an important ally to our company. – Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu - Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre

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Dream in High Park. Photo by Dahlia Katz courtesy of Canadian Stage