Factory Theatre is pleased to announce the latest show in their spring season, Bonnes Bonnes, which combines documentary theatre, live on-stage cooking, projections and movement to explore themes of internalized racism and colonization. Bonnes Bonnes is a Nervous Hunter production co-presented by Factory and Théâtre français de Toronto. Bonnes Bonnes will run from April 15th – 19th in English and April 22nd – 26th in French with English surtitles in Factory’s Studio Theatre. More information about the show can be found at www.factorytheatre.ca.

Sophie, Meilie and Charo, three Chinese women, come together to watch a video adaptation Sophie made of the classic play The Maids (Les Bonnes) by Jean Genet. Together as they watch the video – where two Chinese women play the maids and fantasize their revenge on their Madame – the friends speak candidly about their childhood, their love-hate relationship with whiteness, the colonization of their minds, and Crazy Rich Asians. They discuss their evolving feelings about their Chinese identity; from shame to pride to deep concern, especially in a world where China’s financial and political power continues to grow. And why do an adaptation of a play by a dead white guy anyway? Differences amongst the women emerge and tensions grow until Sophie’s desire for revenge on whiteness boils over.

Listing Information:

• English Run Dates: APRIL 15th to APRIL 19th

• French with English Surtitle Run Dates: APRIL 22nd to 26th

• Running time: 85 MINUTES

• Opening Night: APRIL 15th

• Venue: FACTORY STUDIO THEATRE - 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2R2

• Ticket Prices: Regular $63.25, Artsworker/Senior/Under 30 $25.75

• Tickets are available for purchase at the Factory Theatre box office or online at factorytheatre.ca.

• Sensory Warning: Chili oil will be heated on stage, causing scent to be released in the performance space. 

Factory Theatre’s mission is to enthrall audiences with the imagination of Canadian playwrights and develop the next generation of diverse theatre artists. Factory is the home of the Canadian playwright for over five decades, developing and producing some of the finest theatrical works in our national canon and giving space to some of the most gifted and prolific playwrights in Canada.