The Unplugging Nominated for Outstanding Original Script

The Jessie Richardson Theatre Award nominees were recently announced, and we're thrilled that Yvette Nolan's The Unplugging has been nominated for Outstanding Original Script in the Theatre for Young Audiences category!
And just in time for the book's publication in June! 

Check out the full list of nominees: http://www.jessies.ca/

Six Questions for Don Hannah

Acclaimed playwright and novelist, Don Hannah had a chat with Literatured about his newest one-person shows, which we recently published in the collection, The Cave Painter & The Woodcutter.

Click here for a review of The Woodcutter by Literatured.

Florence Gibson MacDonald on Writing and Suburban Life

On the heels of her recently published play, How Do I Love Thee?, Florence Gibson MacDonald sat down with the Thornhill Liberal to discuss work life and her move from the bustle of the big city to the quaint suburban Thornhill, Ontario. (There’s also some talk about opiates and addiction in there.)

You can also check out Open Book: Toronto’s interview with Florence in March.

PLCN Spring Book Launch, May 6

Join us on Monday, May 6 at the Tranzac to celebrate the launch of our newly released and forthcoming spring titles! Hosted by Susan G. Cole and Jon Kaplan of NOW Magazine, the event promises a fabulous night of readings by some of our talented playwrights, including: Michael Healey, Proud; MJ Cruise, Separate Beds; Daniel Karasik, The Remarkable Flight of Marnie McPhee; Florence Gibson MacDonald, How Do I Love Thee?; Christopher Morris, Night; Yvette Nolan, The Unplugging; Joseph Jomo Pierre, Shakespeare's Nigga, as well as John Beale for Daniel MacIvor's The Best Brothers.

Doors open at 6:30pm, readings begin at 7:00. Admission and snacks are free. Cash bar.

World Theatre Day

"Theatre must dare to unsettle, be violent in its choices, explore the danger in living a full life. The best stories are full of the unexpected: they are journeys of discovery about the self and the other." -Micheline Chevrier

It's World Theatre Day. What's incredible about this day is the outpouring of people around the world who share the same passion in theatre. No matter the language, theatre and stories cross borders and bring us together in celebration of art and imagination. Check out Canada's message from Micheline Chevrier

We're also extending a 20% discount on ALL of our titles today when you shop online. Just enter promo code WTD2013 at checkout.

Happy World Theatre Day!

Spring Launch 2013

On Monday, May 6, 2013 we're celebrating our new spring titles and, as always, the playwrights behind the work. So save the date, and make sure to swing by.

More details will follow in the coming weeks, but for now we can tell you about our exciting lineup of readers:

Michael Healey, Proud

MJ Cruise, Separate Beds

Daniel Karasik, The Remarkable Flight of Marnie McPhee

Florence Gibson MacDonald, How Do I Love Thee?

Christopher Morris, Night

Yvette Nolan, The Unplugging

Joseph Jomo Pierre, Shakespeare's Nigga

Interview on Q: Arranged Versus Love Marriage

Recently Jian Ghomeshi of Q sat down with Ravi and Asha Jain, the creators of A Brimful of Asha to discuss their opposing views on arranged marriage. Who makes a better case? Have a listen to the interview on Q.