Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others—his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining himself. Through jokes, songs, and deeply personal stories, this queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant who was born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in sixty-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again. This is not a play. It’s a theatrical comedy show.

A message from Izad:

"I’m so excited to bring Let Me Explain to Port Hope! This show is deeply personal to me but also so much fun. It’s a mix of comedy, storytelling, and a bit of music that lets me share the full, messy, joyful truth of who I am. I can’t wait to connect with new audiences, especially at the Capitol - a theatre company that is doing such incredible work on stage and off. There’s nothing better than a room full of strangers laughing together, and maybe even crying a little, too".

The show was developed and originally produced by Green Light Arts. It premiered at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (Kitchener, ON) from May 25 to June 4th, 2023. In July 2023, it was presented by The Grand Theatre (London, ON) to a sold-out audience as their inaugural programming for Pride. In 2024, it won Best In Venue at the Hamilton Fringe Festival and went on to do a sold out one-week-only engagement at The Theatre Centre in Toronto.

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

Let Me Explain

by Izad Etemadi

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

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