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For the first time in the Women’s Work Festival's history, we will be taking the mainstage of the LSPU Hall! Join us for one of the work-in-progress showcases of “Beauty Behind the Norms” by Nicole Obiodiaka, with dramaturgy by PARC AD Santiago Guzmán on Saturday, March 7th, at 7 pm and Sunday, March 8th, at 3pm, on the Main Stage at LSPU Hall (3 Victoria St.)
“Beauty Behind the Norms” is an evocative drama set in West Africa, vividly portraying the clash between traditional cultural norms and the burgeoning desire for change. The play centers on Ada, a young woman who becomes a symbol of resistance and transformation in a society bound by strict expectations for women. Thrust into a polygamous marriage, Ada's journey is marked by her struggle for self-determination against the backdrop of a community deeply rooted in customary practices. Her quest for education and personal freedom challenges the patriarchal norms, sparking a wider conversation about women's roles and rights in a traditional society.
The Design Workshop program was designed to offer to a playwright the opportunity to explore and develop the design elements of their play, while also serving as a training program for emerging designers by pairing them with mentors from January 2026 to March 2026.
Admission by donation online or at the box office. Registration is required!
This project is produced in partnership with Centra, Todos Productions, and Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre.
Thanks also to our sponsors:
Canadian Heritage - Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, Government of Newfoundland - Department of Tourism, Arts, Recreation and Culture and Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.
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Resource Centre For The Arts, LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street,St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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