Sanctuary Song
Tapestry and Theatre Direct
“No more circuses. No more zoos.... You will be free!”A dynamic collaboration between two award-winning Toronto companies, Tapestry and Theatre Direct, Sanctuary Song weaves opera, dance and theatre together to tell a story from the point of view of a most unusual protagonist.
Composed by Abigail Richardson and written by Marjorie Chan, Sanctuary Song takes place on a journey to sanctuary in the hills of Tennessee, as an aging elephant recounts her life in captivity to her friend and keeper of 22 years. From her abduction by poachers in the jungle, to her time in the circus, and finally through her solitary years in a zoo, Sydney relives her memories of roaming freely with family and friends. Upon their arrival, her keeper's promise of freedom is fulfilled, and a bittersweet goodbye turns to joyous reunion.
Sanctuary Song was commissioned by Theatre Direct and developed in partnership with Tapestry new opera works with support from the Canadian Opera Creation Program at Opera.ca
TICKETS
$25.00 adults
$15.00 children (14 and under) & students
$70.00 family pack (four people/must include one young person under age 14)
Education and Outreach Programs
$15.00 - $25.00
