If you are looking for theatre that stays with you long after the lights go down, head to The Assembly Theatre in Parkdale from June 10th to 14th for 'The Twin Sues.' Written by award-winning playwright Garrett M. Ryan, this new Canadian play is being described as a mix of 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Corner Gas,' with a dash of the absurdity found in 'The Death of Stalin.'
The Story
Set in a fictional American-Canadian war, the play follows two women—Sue Johnson and Sue Jackson—who share the same name and a shared past. Once inseparable 'Twin Sues,' they now find themselves on opposite sides of a checkpoint on a newly nationalized bridge. As the border between their cities disappears, the system that governs them remains, and their friendship is tested by the roles they are forced to play.
Why You Should See It
This is an intimate production in a limited-capacity space, which makes for an incredibly immersive experience. The play uses a documentary-style lens to explore heavy themes like identity, power, and the borders we create, but it does so with a sharp, darkly comic edge. The Assembly Theatre is a gem in the Queen West/Parkdale area, and this is exactly the kind of local, thought-provoking theatre that makes Toronto’s arts scene so vibrant. Don’t wait to grab tickets—intimate shows like this tend to sell out quickly.
