Kamloopa

Always dance like the ancestors are watching.

With brilliance, irreverence, and fearless wit, three Indigenous women hit the road on their way to the largest powwow on the West Coast – and to self-discovery. But how do you discover yourself when Columbus allegedly already did that? Come along for the ride to connect with the ancestors on this mind bending and boundary blurring adventure.

Winner of the Governor General’s Award for Drama

Toronto Premiere

Community Conversations: Healing With Humour

July 10, 2022

Speaking to Indigenous joy and resilience, this conversation brings together an interdisciplinary panel of Indigenous kin who are breaking barriers and stereotypes in their field.

Tickets for the performance on July 10 include this Community Conversation.
Community Conversations supported by TD Ready Commitment

Co-production with Native Earth Performing Arts

Approx. Runtime: 2 hours, including an intermission.

READ THE PLAYBILL

Please Note: Kamloopa contains strobe lighting, haze, fog, traditional medicines, mature & coarse language, and sensitive content. For patrons who may be sensitive to scents: during the play traditional medicines will be used. When burned they release smoke into the air. It will leave a lingering mild herby aroma in the theatre.

Community Conversation: Sunday, July 10 after the performance

Relaxed Performance: Sunday, July 17 at 2:00PM

Please Note: The set and lighting design for Kamloopa relies heavily on bright quick flashing lighting and projections that are integral to the artistic vision of the show. Patrons with sensitivities when exposed to bright flashing lights at certain intensities or photosensitive epilepsy should be mindful if choosing to attend Kamloopa. The lighting may trigger eye irritation, headaches, or seizures. We recommend that people with light sensitivities follow their own best practices to determine if this production is right for them.

50% Capacity Performances:
Thursday, July 14 – 8:00PM
Sunday, July 17 – 2:00PM
Thursday, July 21 – 8:00PM

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Soulpepper and the Young Centre for the Performing Arts have been awarded the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council. This international symbol is designed to allow travellers to recognize companies around the world which have adopted health and hygiene safety measures that ensure patron experiences are safe.

Proof of Vaccination: Patrons will be required to present proof of vaccination (at least 2 doses, plus 14 days) to enter the theatre.
Face Masks: Patrons and staff will be required to wear masks at all times. Disposable surgical or N95/KN95 masks are recommended.
Reduced Contact: As much as possible, interactions between staff and patrons will be contactless. This includes ticket scanning, box office transactions, and health screenings.
Physical Distancing: Patrons are encouraged to maintain a physical distance where possible.
Sanitation: Hand sanitizing stations will be available. All high-touch surfaces will be sanitized regularly.

Please do not attend if you have a fever or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of attending, or if you have had close contact with anyone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19. The City of Toronto's current Public Health regulations must be followed.

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