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National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada) | Ottawa

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A RICH PORTRAIT OF A FORMIDABLE CANADIAN ICON.
On November 8, 1946 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Viola Desmond unknowingly took a seat in the whites-only section of the Roseland Theatre and ended up in jail, charged with tax evasion. Award-winning playwright Andrea Scott examines the life of this trailblazing Canadian civil rights figure and how her act of bravery in a small town cinema set off a powerful wave of change. This rich portrait of a formidable icon offers a poignant reminder of the continuing struggle for social justice in Canada.
“ It is so much more than a simple history lesson.” - Mark Robins, HALIFAX PRESENTS
BLACK OUT NIGHT: February 15, 2025
NAC Black Out Nights offer Black Audiences and their guests an opportunity to enjoy performances with their community, welcoming everyone and fostering a spirit of inclusivity and celebration.
Written by Andrea Scott
Directed by Cherissa Richards
An NAC English Theatre and Neptune Theatre co-production
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