Playwrights Canada Press

Playwrights Canada Press is an independent publisher of Canadian drama, theatre history, and criticism.

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We chatted with playwright Pamela Mala Sinha about her Governor General’s Literary Award-nominated play New, which explores themes of immigration, cross-cultural connection, and the irony of being labeled "new" in a country where one’s roots run deep. https://t.co/pO0I7hT4qU

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A captivating and cathartic drama, we are thrilled to celebrate the publication day of Espejos: Clean by Christine Quintana, adapted and translated by Paula Zelaya-Cervantes. https://t.co/lfP4vKMNYf

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A deliciously delightful story about failing to fit in and finding your voice, today we celebrate the publication day of 我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme chance leh) by Kris Vanessa Teo Xin-En! https://t.co/tkBXmfACOB

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Celebrate the grand finale of our 40th anniversary with our biggest flash sale of the year! On this upcoming Black Friday weekend (November 29th to December 1st), enjoy a spectacular 40% off everything on our website! https://t.co/mwVjCtp5X5

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A poetic, heartbreaking story of intergenerational queer history in Lebanon, read an excerpt from the Governor General’s Literary Award finalist The Green Line | خطّ التماس by Makram Ayache.
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There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death or, The Born-Again Crow by Caleigh Crow is the winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for Drama! Learn more here: https://t.co/KpfF89diJr

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An inventive, poetic journey that invites readers to step into a shared ritual of storytelling, today we’re thrilled to celebrate the publication day of This Is the Story of the Child Ruled by Fear by David Gagnon Walker! https://t.co/4HCittCq83

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Join us from 4pm-6pm on November 21st in the Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room (585 Dundas St East) to celebrate the book launch of Niizh by Joelle Peters: https://t.co/ZDPoH3eTAt

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Kris Vanessa Teo Xin-En's new cross-cultural drama warms hearts and challenges stereotypes. Check out this Behind the Curtain interview with the author as she explores 我的名是张欣恩 (GIMME CHANCE LEH) (@PlayCanPress).
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Get ready to add more drama to your bookshelf in the new year with our Winter/Spring 2025 Catalogue! Explore here: https://t.co/e9MET2napL

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A powerful new play told through the passion and tension of a tango dance, we are proud to celebrate the publication day of Happy Anniversary by Vanessa Cardoso Whelan! https://t.co/xX219qc2qC

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An exploration of forgiveness and recovery set to the music of Sigur Rós, read an excerpt from the Governor General’s Literary Award finalist I Forgive You by Scott Jones and Robert Chafe.
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Join us for a fun and free gathering to celebrate the book launch of First Métis Man of Odesa by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova at the Theatre Centre Café/Bar on Tuesday, October 29th at 8pm! RSVP here: https://t.co/eMHNXmoQSh

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A big congratulations to @mishka_lavigne, whose play Shorelines is a finalist for the 2024 QWF Prize for Playwriting, presented by @OfficialQWF! https://t.co/U1Gl6uQPhD

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One of our bestsellers has just received a shiny new edition, now including a study guide for educators with historical timelines, discussion questions, and more! Happy publication day to Women of the Fur Trade, Second Edition by Frances Koncan! https://t.co/9vZZqzgiDw

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Ready to dive into this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards drama finalists? For a limited time, get 20% off all single copies—both paperback and ebook—of these plays until November 13th. Shop and save at: https://t.co/TVGOLFCDHN

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Full of heart and humour, we're thrilled to celebrate the publication of Niizh by Joelle Peters—a charming coming-of-age love story about family, community, and taking flight. https://t.co/Kxau6wIvSB

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A provocative and timely tale about a community caught between climate action and survival, we are thrilled to celebrate the publication day of the powerful new play Peace Country by Pedro Chamale. https://t.co/ao6C2TNjmO

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Wow! We are overjoyed to learn that our publications have been selected as the five drama finalists for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards! https://t.co/qGhTpqbR45