Obsidian Theatre announces its 2026/27 season.

From a subversive coming-of-age queer story in the American South, to a story of two brothers from a fishing town in Nigeria, to an intimate story about a Black family in Toronto, to a West African hair braiding store in Harlem - we are excited to shine a spotlight on diverse Black communities.

We hope these stories will inspire, make you laugh, make you think, move you, touch your soul and continue to shed new light to the breadth of our humanity. Now, more than ever, it takes a village to make great theatre and we are so are excited to work with all our partners. We are so grateful for your continued support and cannot wait to see you at theatre! - Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre

Bootycandy

An Obsidian Theatre and Buddies Co-Production

by Robert O'Hara

Directed by Jay Northcott

Canadian Premiere

September 30 - October 17, 2026

“This is a play about who we are in our blackness now and how we become more than we are told we are. And also funny as hell, it's called Bootycandy. Come find out what candy is truly for your booty.” - Jay Northcott, Director

The Fishermen

An Obsidian Theatre and Crow’s Theatre Co-Production in association with BCurrent Performing Arts

by Chigozie Obioma

Adapted for the stage by Gbolahan Obisesan

Directed by Tawiah Ben McCarthy

North American Premiere

March 2 - 28, 2027

“In fusing this epic Nigerian story with the starkness of two bodies onstage, this production seeks to capture both the intimacy of memory and the vastness of history, inviting audiences to witness how a single family’s tragedy mirrors the soul of a nation.” - Tawiah Ben McCarthy

Definition

An Obsidian Theatre and Tarragon Theatre Co-Production

by Luke Reece

Directed by Mike Payette

World Premiere

April 27 - May 23, 2027

“I’m so excited to be bringing Luke’s show to life after many years of development. This heartfelt, honest, and funny show puts a magnifying glass on the family unit where dreams are put to the test and relationships navigate change as time quickly passes by.” - Mike Payette

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

An Obsidian, Soulpepper and Nightwood Theatre Co-Production

by Jocelyn Bioh

Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu

Canadian Premiere

May 13 - June 13, 2027

“This play is full of so much heart and comedy. I immediately recognized myself in it, in the hair braiding salon, in those relationships. Even as an African woman, I’m reminded how much we don’t always know about one another’s stories, how nuanced and layered our experiences are. What’s so beautiful is that Jaja's African Hair Braiding centres the braiders themselves: their lives, their humour, their dreams.” - Mumbi Tindyebwa Out

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