Tapestry Opera and Against the Grain Theatre present the Canadian Premiere of Dog Days by David T. Little and Royce Vavrek November 18-29.

Dog Days is a contemporary opera that combines classical vocals with dark ambient noise and amplified electric guitars.

Dog Days follows a family struggling to endure in the aftermath of a societal collapse. As food disappears and hope grows scarce, a mysterious man in a dog suit arrives at their door asking for scraps. What begins as an encounter with a stranger becomes a reckoning with hunger, dignity, compassion, and the limits of our humanity.

Blending the power of opera, rock, and musical theatre, Dog Days is a haunting portrait of a society coming apart - and of the people trying desperately to hold on to themselves as it does.

Critically acclaimed by The New York Times, this Canadian premiere marks a major collaboration between American composer David T. Little (Soldier Songs, JFK) and Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek (Angel’s Bone, Listen, Quiet).

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Dog Days

Composer David T. Little

Libretto Royce Vavrek

Run Time: Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes (including intermission)

Language: Performed in English with English surtitles

Genre: Contemporary opera/rock opera

November 18, 7:30

November 19, 7:30

November 21, 4:00

November 22, 2:00

November 25, 7:30

November 26, 7:30

November 28, 4:00

November 29, 2:00

Dog Days will be presented at the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre (877 Younge Street) on November 18 to 29.

Content Advisory: Ableism including ableist slurs, abuse (familial/sibling) alcoholism, cannibalism, disordered eating, drug use (marijuana), fatphobia, gun violence, sexual harassment of a minor, starvation, strong language

For tickets visit tapestryopera.com.