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The 3rd show in Live Five's 22nd SeasonProduced by So.Glad Arts
January 8th - 18th, 2026
The Wives. The Concubines. The Ritual. is a three-act dark romanticism that tells the story of five of King Solomon's three hundred concubines, left behind during his extended campaign, overthrowing their oppressive existence through Lilith's ritual, and transforming their harem into a sanctuary of freedom and forbidden desire.
Sabra, Kalila, Ereni, Ziva, and Naima embody a metaphor of queerness, rebellion, and Sapphic exploration challenging the prescribed roles imposed upon them by their marriage alliance with Solomon. Inspired 1 Kings 11:1-8, the play reimagines the biblical narrative of Solomon's foreign concubines "turning his heart away," not as a tale of idolatry and condemnation, but as a bold reclamation of love and identity. Through whispered conversations and clandestine touches, they explore the forbidden: sapphic desire, the power of shared vulnerability, and the possibility of a life beyond their imposed roles.
RUN TIME: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including a 15 minute intermission)
Community Events:
QUEER NIGHT OUT - January 10, 2026
Queer Night Out at the Theatre is an exclusive evening dedicated to the queer community, celebrating a queer story created by Peace Akintade and brought to life by queer artists. On January 10th, tickets will be reserved for queer community members, offering a safer, more affirming theatre experience.
Hosted by Sapphic Saturdays, this event includes a presentation of The Wives, The Concubines, The Ritual followed by a post-show conversation and a free community meal.
Community Meal - 6:00pm (free!)
Show - 7:30pm, with talkback to follow
Low and no-cost tickets are available for this performance by contacting [email protected]
BLACK (AND BROWN) OUT NIGHT - January 17, 2026
Black (and Brown) Out Night is an evening dedicated to celebrating Black stories, artists, and audience members by providing a space for them to experience theatre that is for the Black community and by the Black community. No ticketholder will be turned away from this performance, but we encourage audiences who are not Black or part of other racialized groups to attend other showtimes.
In addition to a presentation of The Wives, The Concubines, The Ritual by Peace Akintade, the night will include a post-show conversation led by Black Queer Alliance, and a free community meal.
Community Meal - 6:00pm (free!)
Show - 7:30pm, with talkback to follow
Low and no-cost tickets are available for this performance by contacting [email protected]
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609 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S7N 1C4
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