John J. Conklin Theatre News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Scorched, a fiery performance
March 9, 2023 —
A brilliant tale that is equal parts riveting, suspenseful, dramatic and heartbreaking, Scorched by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad is a breathtaking tale of two twins, Janine and Simone, trying to fulfil their mother’s last wishes.
Faculty of Arts
Scorched opens March 2
February 27, 2023 —
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs March 2 to 11. Scorched is by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad and is directed by Dr. William Kerr. All are welcome to attend this free production.
Faculty of Arts
Seeds blossoms on the stage
November 24, 2022 —
The UM Theatre Program in the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media shines in their first in-person mainstage show since 2020.
Faculty of Arts
Kindergarten teacher and refugee face fear and find love
March 5, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba Theatre Program is gearing up to present their third and final mainstage show of the 2019-2020 season – Capture Me by Canadian playwright Judith Thompson.
Homecoming to unveil historic arts transformation
August 24, 2017 —
The story of Taché Hall is the story of a community that formed the heart of the University of Manitoba
Curtains up
January 18, 2017 —
The Black Hole Theatre Company is raising the curtains on 2017 with Translations. The play is set in 1833 in the rural townland of Ballybeg/Baile Beag (literally, "small town") in county Donegal in Ireland
Top stories of 2016
December 26, 2016 —
Stories highlighting the success of our students and showcasing the global impact of our faculty, alumni and researchers
$2M gift to U of M supports performing arts community
September 20, 2016 —
Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall dedicated to outstanding patron of the arts
Gallery: Doubtful House at the John J. Conklin Theatre
March 14, 2016 —
The cast of Doubtful House rehearses at the John J. Conklin Theatre