Imperative Theatre

The reviews are coming in, and audiences and critics are calling The Hours That Remain "Must See Theatre"! 

FOUR STARS!
"a deeply moving portrait of a family torn apart by grief and a lack of closure ... There are indelible scenes in The Hours That Remain that may linger with you for days (it's with good reason that Theatre by the River has arranged for support workers from Wa-Say Healing Centre to be on hand for anyone who needs to talk after the show). For that reason, and for the conversations it should inspire, it's imperative theatre." - Jill Wilson, Winnipeg Free Press

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
"Intense, excellent play...had me laughing at times and bawling my eyes out the next, I’d recommend it as a have to see, take your kokum, your aunts and especially your daughters. EGOSI!"

"We saw the show Friday evening. Intense, powerful, thought provoking. Highly recommended."

"Look y’all gotta see the hours that remain from theatre by the river. That is all."

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Thank you to all of our donors as well as The Winnipeg Foundation, the Winnipeg Arts Council, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Johnston Group, Assiniboine Credit Union, Great Plains Publications, Vantage Printing and the Red River Co-op for making this project possible.

Preview Trailer from WIT

Speaking Series

The first event of our Speaking Series took place on November 30th with Mitch Bourbonnaire. We were honoured to have Cheif Deborah Smith of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in attendance as well. We learned about Mitch's work with the Mama Bear Clan, which is led by the women of the community, as well as the Men's Healing Programs throughout the city. Thank you, Mitch, for all that you do and for sharing your time with us!

Upcoming Speakers:

DEC 4

Bernadette Smith,

OM MLA

Drag The Red,  Manitoba Coalition of Families of Missing and Murdered Women

DEC 5

Tina Keeper, OM 

Political activist, community leader, producer, actor & Honorary Witness Truth and Reconciliation Commission Canada

DEC 6

Issa Kixen

Anishinaabe Two Spirit Comedian & producer. Co-founder WOKE Comedy Hour, producer Minogondaagan: the good voice

DEC 7 (PM)

Frances Koncan

Writer, theatre director & columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press of mixed Anishinaabe and Slovene descent

Pay What You Can!

We have TWO PYWC performances for The Hours That Remain. The first is Tuesday, December 3rd at 9PM, and the second is Wednesday, December 4th. It would be wonderful to see supporters like you bring someone new to theatre, to experience this show. Let's get talking, Winnipeg!! 

Holiday Giving

Donors like you are our heroes. Because of you we can program plays that may not always draw huge crowds. Thinking about what stories it's important to share, and how theatre brings communities together, is what we focus on, because of our generous donors. If you want to support imperative theatre, consider Theatre by the River in your annual giving. Every dollar has an impact! 

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