Zuppa

The Sipu Tricksters, in association with Zuppa and hosted by Shakespeare by the Sea present:

Metu'na'q (Caliban’s Version), an outdoor, community-driven production that weaves Mi’kmaw culture into scenes from Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Shakespeare’s characters Caliban and Ariel reflect Jacobean England's impressions of the Indigenous people of North and South America. Metu’na’q centers Caliban's story by excerpting his scenes from the play’s sprawling narrative.

The production was created by community members from Sipekne’katik First Nation, including youth. The cast engaged with traditional Mi’kmaw cultural practices and history to build all aspects of the production.

The show will be performed at the far end of Point Pleasant Park, where Cambridge Dr and Arm Road meet.

Tickets are Pay What You Can.

Join us for this original, community-based theatrical celebration of culture and collaboration.

Trigger warnings: colonial violence, consumption of alcohol, racism and racial slurs.

Accessibility: this production takes place outdoors, in the evening, which means bugs. Please dress appropriately.

The show site is a 15 - 20 minute walk from the lower parking lotdown a fine gravel path (hugging the coastline).

On select performances, a golf cart will be available from the lower parking lot to drive to the site. If you want to attend the show but have mobility accessibility needs, please book tickets for one of the accessible performances listed below.

Audience seating is general admission on wooden benches. The show is 1 hour with no intermission.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES:

August 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 16th

For assistance, please reach out to info@zuppa.works or call or text 902 489 9872.