ON NOW/NEXT
Botticelli in the fire
A LOVE STORY, A REBELLION, A MIRROR TO OUR TIMES
Big Secret Theatre, Werklund Centre | March 4–14, 2026
Written by Jordan Tannahill, Directed by Clare Preuss
Produced by Downstage with the generous support of Hit & Myth Productions
From the mind of Jordan Tannahill, one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights, comes a bold reimagining of Renaissance Florence. The past collides with the present in this extravagant and dangerous spectacle. In a world where artists drive sports cars, text their lovers, and play squash in between revolutions, one man’s passion for beauty could ignite a political firestorm. As society teeters on the edge, can art survive the flames?
Please Note: The play contains scenes with nudity, sex and violence – recommended for 16+
LEWIS & TOLKIEN
Co-Produced by Fire Exit Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions, catch Hit & Myth's Artistic Producer and Actor, Joel Cochrane, in Louis & Tolkien from October 15 to October 26, 2025!
by Dean Batali - A Canadian Premiere!
A Co-Production with Hit & Myth Productions
Sponsored by the MacTavish Family
Directed by Aaron Coates
Featuring Joel Cochrane, Duval Lang and Mackenzie Sutton
In the back room of an Oxford pub, legendary authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet for what turns out to be the last time. After a season of estrangement, the literary giants reconnect and debate themes that connect their work: faith, myth, sacrifice, and the power of story. But underneath the intelligence and humour is a strained conversation that navigates their uncommon friendship and unresolved disagreements. A meditation on friendship, loss and reconciliation.