Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish
Axis Theatre (Canada)
November 18-19, 2022 at 11am
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
In Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, playwright Joseph A. Dandurand brings to life the charming Kwantlen First Nations tale of cunning and resilience that resonates across communities and cultures. Immerse yourself in the legend of the basket ogress, Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit that inhabits in a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods and a sly Mouse (Kw’at’el) who is caught stealing cheese from this feast dish. To appease an angry Th’owxiya, Kw’at’el embarks on a journey to find two children for the ogress to eat, or else! Come enjoy the traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks, and imagery while learning how Raven (Sqeweqs), Bear (Spa:th), and Sasquatch (Sasq’ets) trick a hungry spirit and save Kw’at’el and their family from becoming the feast!
For over 40 years, Axis Theatre’s productions have been performed in theatres and schools, enriching curriculum, drawing children into stories and giving them access to ideas in new ways. Their 57 original works have earned 24 Jessie Richardson Awards, A Betty Mitchell Award and a Drama Desk Nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience.
Following the special school matinee performance, Axis Artistic Director Chris McGregor and playwright Joseph Dandurand will offer the opportunity for a creative workshop exploring Kwantlen art and craft to enhance the learning experience.
The Chutzpah! Festival’s family programming is generously supported by the Betty Averbach Foundation.
Dates: November 18, 2022 (special school matinee) and November 19, 2022 (family audiences)
Time: 11am
Running Time: 1 hour
Family Audience Tickets: $40 adults / $34 students & seniors / $18 young people under age 16 (eligible for ChutzPack)
School Matinee Tickets: $12.50 each with minimum group size of 10. Contact Kitra Jeanne for booking information and workshop content and pricing, as well as a study guide with activities for before and after the show.
Age Range: Everybody! Recommended for ages 5-12. Some younger children might find the ogress a little scary.