The Death of a Swan
Created by Moth & Firefly Theatre Collective | Produced by Moth & Firefly Theatre Collective | Origin: Ottawa, Canada
Arts Court Theatre
Show Details
When a strange man offers a way to save her poetry café, the audience must watch Evergreen accept a deal that every woman is offered.
Content Notes
Horror (ghosts and demons), Loud Noises (yelling, threats of violence and murder), Crude Language (swearing and racial slurs), Special Effects (flashing lights), Simulated Smoking, Implied Sexual Assault, and Misogyny.
*This performance will require masks.
Showtimes
- Thursday, June 1210:30pm
- Saturday, June 147:30pm
- Monday, June 167:30pm
- Wednesday, June 18*9:30pm
- Friday, June 206:00pm
- Saturday, June 215:30pm
Despite the guidance of William Dorsey Swann (the first drag queen in America), Evergreen accepts a deal from a strange man to save her poetry café. With a blend of dance theatre and psychological horror, this play pits the physical manifestation of the patriarchy against the heroes of history to explore a deal that every woman is offered.
The Death of a Swan premiered at Ottawa’s 2025 Youth Infringement Festival. It won Audience Choice Award (Week 2); Award of Distinction for bringing strong performances to a highly ambitious vision; and Jury’s Choice: Special Mention for the role of William Dorsey Swann.
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Phenomenal work and high praise to the performers. Beautiful storytelling through movement — must see! Well done!
Incredible watch! Super engaging. Same creator as Divine Masculine, so dounly impressive as directing two shows is no easy feat
Acting is incredible, storytelling with movement, lip syncing, music selection is all carefully curated and makes for a great show. catch it while you can!