Richard Rose, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre, is excited to announce the return of Cottagers and Indians this February. The comedic, poignant play written by Drew Hayden Taylor runs in Tarragon Theatre’s Extraspace from February 5 - 24, 2019 (opening February 6).

Wild rice sparks a battle royal between a native farmer and a white cottager, whose increasingly bitter dispute becomes a microcosm for reconciliation. Told with warmth and humour, and encompassing issues of community, respect and ownership, Cottagers & Indians is a tale for our times – and a food fight for the ages.

In Cottagers and Indians, audiences witness an example of the clash of cultures as it’s taken place for several centuries. Based on real events, a member of a Kawartha First Nation struggles to maintain his wild rice crops in the lake he shares with property owners. They fear a decrease in enjoyable recreation and property value, he fears a loss of his culture and his right to plant wild rice.

Taylor displays a deft hand, bringing together satire and a sharp commentary, working to bring to light a significant conflict in an engaging and approachable format.

The return of Cottagers and Indians features an all new cast in television and stage actor Billy Merasty and Stratford regular, Carmen Grant.

Cottagers and Indians runs February 5 - 24, 2019 opening on Wednesday, February 6. 
 

Cottagers and Indians                                
Extraspace
written by Drew Hayden Taylor
directed by Melody A. Johnson
featuring Billy Merasty, Carmen Grant
February 5 - 24, 2019 (opening February 6, 2019)

Wild rice sparks a battle royal between a native farmer and a white cottager, whose increasingly bitter dispute becomes a microcosm for reconciliation. Told with warmth and humour, and encompassing issues of community, respect and ownership, Cottagers & Indians is a tale for our times – and a food fight for the ages.

Showtimes are Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2:30pm, and select Saturdays at 2:30pm.

Tickets range from $22 - $60 and can be purchased online at www.tarragontheatre.com, or by phone at 416-531-1827. Discounts are available for seniors, students and groups and arts workers. Patrons under 35 & arts workers visit tarragontheatre.com/tarragon22.

Tarragon offers the most flexible subscription packages in the city with savings of up to 40%, allowing patrons to choose their productions, change their dates free of charge, and offering many different price points to suit all schedules and budgets. Visit the website or call Patron Services today for more information.

Rush tickets are sold for $20 cash only, in person at the theatre two hours before showtime. This year Tarragon will also be offering online rush tickets at varying discounts, 24h prior to the show. Both Rush ticket options are subject to availability.

For more information on Tarragon’s events and activities, visit www.tarragontheatre.com.

Photo: Herbie Barnes and Tracey Hoyt in Cottagers and Indians at the Tarragon. © 2018 Cylla von Tiedemann.