VANYA
Starring Daniel MacIvor
Adapted by Simon Stephens
From Anton Chekhov's Classic Play
Directed by Wesley J. Colford
Designed by Alison Crosby
Canadian theatre legend, and Cape Breton's own, Daniel MacIvor brings to life multiple characters in Simon Stephens' radical new version of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Comedic and tragic, Chekhov’s examination of our shared humanity – our hopes, dreams, regrets – is thrust into sharp focus in Vanya.
This production explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.
Select Seats available for Free every performance while supplies last thanks to Radical Access.
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Mature Language
Depictions of Gunshots
Extreme Unrequited Love
HERE’S WHAT PATRONS ARE SAYING:
“This was unbelievably amazing.” - gm
“Daniel absolutely killed it in this show. He captured and captivated the audience right from the beginning.” - KG
“Thoroughly enjoyed this performance!! It was amazing!!
Another wonderful evening at The HAT!” - DD
“I never believed I would be able to watch one man perform so many characters and understand the story but I was wrong. Incredible talent and such an amazing performance.” - JF
CAST & CREW
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Danial MacIvor (he/him) - PERFORMER
Daniel MacIvor is a playwright, performer, filmmaker and producer who divides his time between Toronto and Cape Breton.
He has been the recipient of a Governor General’s Literary Award, the Siminovitch Prize for Theatre, a New York Obie Award, a GLAAD Award and a 2024 Toronto Theatre Critics Award. His plays include Never Swim Alone, In On It, His Greatness and The Best Brothers and have been translated into French, German, Czech, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese.
He has worked on commissions for the Wexner Centre, The Banff Centre, the National Theatre School of Canada, the Stratford Festival and the Canadian Opera Company where he wrote the libretto for Rufus Wainwright’s Hadrian. His most fruitful partnership has been with director Daniel Brooks with whom he has created eight solo performances for international touring.
As a screenwriter he has written the films Marion Bridge, Wilby Wonderful, Trigger, and Weirdos for which he won a Canadian Screen Award for best original screenplay. Currently with Marcie Januska Daniel runs Toronto-based reWork Productions developing new theatre and media.
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Wesley J. Colford (they/them) - DIRECTOR
Favourite HAT Credits:
The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jack & The Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Director)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Annie, Matilda the Musical (The Savoy Theatre)Training:
Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School -
Alison Crosby (she/her) - DESIGNER & STAGE MANAGER
Favourite HAT Credits:
Little One, YAGA, House, See Jane Run, Constellations, Sucker, Next to Normal.Credits Elsewhere:
Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show, Mamma Mia!, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Ballad of the Motherland, Calendar Girls (Neptune Theatre); Dayboil, Still Dancing, Chasing Champions (Ship’s Company Theatre); Downed Hearts (Ship’s Company / Eastern Front / Matchstick); Bone Cage, The Woodcutter, Peter Fechter: 59 Minutes, The Little Years, Joyride, Leaving Home (Matchstick Theatre); Newfoundlanded, Braiding Peonies, Urn (TODOS Productions); Mary Poppins, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Saint John Theatre Company); Come From Away (SJTC / Rogue Productions); Let’s Run Away (reWork Productions) Red Like Fruit (2b Theatre).TRAINING:
Mount Allison University & Class Acts Drama School