Lighting Designer

Guitarist

Actor

“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone”                                                            
Laurel Canyon is a wooded neighbourhood in the Hollywood Hills. In the ‘60s and ‘70s it was a respite from the bustle of Los Angeles and cultural hotbed that brought together Joni Mitchell, Steven Stills, Jackson Browne, Mamma Cass Elliot and many more. An ensemble of Soulpepper musicians, led by Hailey Gillis and Raha Javanfar, follow the story of Joni’s move to the Canyon and the artists she encountered there. We’ll hear the rise and struggles of a musical moment through the music of the Canyon. 

Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

In apartheid-era South Africa, the only way for Banzi to survive is to fake his own death. From one of the world’s great playwrights Athol Fugard (‘Master Harold’…and the Boys), comes a soaring and personal comedy of identity, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Sizwe Banzi Is Dead

Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents "Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz," a tribute to the iconic figures Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald who transformed the music industry and gave Jazz its social purpose. This special production, featuring Soulpepper Slaight Music Associate Divine Brown, celebrates the stories of these revolutionary women known for their significant contributions to jazz music. The show runs from February 22 to March 12, offering audiences approximately 75 minutes of captivating performances.

In addition to the performances, attendees are invited to a Community Conversation on Sunday, March 5th, at 3:30 pm, in celebration of International Women's Day. This TD Community Conversation will delve into the evolution of the music industry led by revolutionary women and game changers. Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha will lead the discussion alongside Juno award-winning singer and theatre creator Divine Brown, Executive Director at ADVANCE, Canada's Black Music Business Collective, Keziah Myers, and Business Executive and Music/Television producer, Denise Donlon.

The cast includes Akosua Amo-Adem as the Narrator, with Divine Brown, Shakura Dickson, and Renee Rowe as featured performers. The creative team is led by Divine Brown (Creator), Weyni Mengesha (Director), Joel Joseph (Music Director), Sarah Wilson (Writer), with a talented crew supporting the production's design and execution.

Don't miss this powerful tribute to the women who shaped the sound of a generation. Buy your tickets now and join the conversation using #spBillieSarahElla to be part of this inspiring event.

Lighting Designer, Guitarist, Actor

Raha Javanfar

Events

Past events

13 - 23 Mar, 2025

Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene · Soulpepper Theatre Company

May 25 - Jun 18, 2024

Sizwe Banzi Is Dead · Soulpepper Theatre Company

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