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 HAWK OR HOW HE PLAYS HIS SONG "I like icy salt water pelting my face, the spray of water in my eyes, in my mouth. I like the cold. I like the wind. I like the rope in my hands, the pull of the rope, down into the black waters. I like the moment…" READ MORE... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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 Chess with the Doomsday Machine — this international co-production is one of Onelight’s most ambitious undertakings to date. We are developing a bilingual show that will be produced by a cast of Iranian and Canadian theatre artists. Chess tells the story of a young man who has been tasked with leading a band of left-behind misfits to safety when his hometown becomes the front lines in a war. The play will examine how people from vastly different backgrounds can build relationships of trust and support in times of intense upheaval. Chess will debut in Iran as part of the Fadjr International Theatre festival in January 2012 and will tour to several cities in Canada. READ MORE... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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PRISMATIC Prismatic 2012 — following on the success of Prismatic 2010, in September and October 2012, Halifax will be hosting exciting new works by Canada’s leading Aboriginal and culturally diverse artists. We are inviting the whole country to join us for music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film, and spoken word, in addition to a national conference and industry events. We are fortunate to be working with partners such as Live Art Dance, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, AFCOOP, Dalhousie University, Writers Federation of Nova Scotia, Native Earth Performing Arts, Debajehmujig-Storytellers and many other artists and organizations to ensure that Prismatic 2012 will be one of the hottest events in the Canadian arts world — a great opportunity for artists and audiences, alike. READ MORE... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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| THE CIVILIAN PROJECT War and conflict touches people both near to and far from the battlefields in unexpected, unintended and uninvited ways. The Civilian Project will:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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RETURN TICKET What happens when your front yard is a battleground? Your child’s school is a field hospital? The ice cream factory - a temporary morgue? What happens to the civilians when a simple trip to home to retrieve clothing can land you in a POW camp for 9 years? War changes everything that is familiar to you – the people, places and landscapes are forever changed.  READ MORE... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CHECK IT OUT – FIND OUT WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AND WHAT'S YET TO COME Artistic Director, Shahin Sayadi reflects on his thoughts and ambitions for Onelight Theatre. Get caught up on past events and what future projects are in the works for the company. |
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IN THE SPOT LIGHT: JOIN US FOR PRISMATIC 2012 Prismatic promotes the pursuit of artistic excellence through collaboration, innovation and dialogue.  Canada’s artistic community is full of colour, brilliant – Prismatic. In October 2010, Halifax celebrated the talents and vision of Canada’s leading culturally diverse artists and to engage in stimulating dialogue about developments in Canadian arts and culture. Prismatic 2010 featured innovative new works presented throughout the community in free and ticketed events. This event is a significant opportunity for Nova Scotian audiences to connect with artists from a variety of disciplines, including dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Join us again for Prismatic 2012, it promises to be a stimulating arts experience. Check back for details as they become available online. |
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THE VEIL TOURS 2008-2009 The Veil is a fictionalized biography of a Persian woman, Khanoom, who, through twists of fate and her perseverance, came to witness, from a unique perspective, many of the political and social changes that shaped the 20th century. It was written by Shahin Sayadi, based on Khanoom, by Iranian novelist, Masoud Behnoud, and the play was developed in association with Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia and Neptune Theatre. |
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