Presented by Bear & Co.
February 19-March 8, 2025
Preview Feb 19
7:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday
2:30 pm Saturday and Sunday
By Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Eleanor Crowder
Starring Beverley Wolfe, Hugh Neilson, and Rachel Eugster
The Children by Lucy Kirkwood provokes and intrigues. There has been an accident at a nearby nuclear plant. In the recovery, three friends confront an impossible question: What is the cost of love?
“Somewhat menacing, and often funny.” –Time Out London
“Tantalizingly hard to define: it is about aging and responsibility.” –Time Out London
Meet Your Producer!
A professional indie theatre collective, Bear & Co. performs indoors and out. We travel light, delivering peak power from our artists in a lean setting. We tour Shakespeare to parks across Ottawa and beyond, with sword fights, fire dances, glorious text, and soaring music. We come indoors at The Gladstone with thoughtful productions of classic shows, intriguing new works, and tributes honouring Canada’s musical giants.
Bear’s guiding principle is “compelling theatre, close to home.”
TICKETS*
Regular $41
Regular(65+) $37
Student/Artist/Unwaged $26
Preview $24
Angel $75**
PWYC Tuesdays***
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*All prices include taxes and non-negotiable facility fee
**Angel tickets are for any “Angel” who wants to go above and beyond
in supporting Bear & Co.
The Gladstone only retains the facility fee.
***choose your own ticket price from $5-$75
Available at a discount when you buy
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