May 9-13, 2024 | Various Showtimes | The Shu-Box, Riddell Centre

Two one-act performances, presented together, from Helen Pridmore and Shannon Holmes exploring common themes of love and loss, family, and living with dementia. Helen's solo vocal piece Mother Calling explores stories and sounds from the last few years of her parents' lives as they experienced the losses of dementia while still sharing their love. Love letters and music form the crux of the show, just as love and music formed the crux of family life. Shannon's show The Crook of Your Arm explores the sense of betrayal that living with dementia has on the person suffering from it as well as those closest to them. It is a story of a family struggling to care for their loved one told through text, song and movement. This production is appropriate for all ages.

This production is grateful for the support of SK Arts.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. RISER Regina is presented by On Cue Performance Hub & Why Not Theatre.

May 9-17, 2024 | Various Showtimes | The Shu-Box, Riddell Centre

A devised theatre performance that explores how mental health can be affected when what one thinks is best for oneself does not coincide with what others think is best for you through the use of soundscapes, voice performance, and physical theatre. This show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

This production is grateful for the support of SK Arts.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. RISER Regina is presented by On Cue Performance Hub & Why Not Theatre.

May 15-19, 2024 | Various Showtimes | The Shu-Box, Riddell Centre

Proudly making its LIVE theatre debut, Breaking the Curse is an honest and inclusive exploration of menstruation for all. Through a tapestry of true stories collected from across the prairies, ranging from irreverent and humorous to touching (and sometimes cringey), Rachel Walliser fearlessly brings the individual and shared experiences of menstruation to the stage.

At the 2022 Saskatoon & Area Theatre Awards, the original production of Breaking the Curse was awarded The Trailblazer Award and The Innovation Award, as well as The Excellence in New Work Award for playwright Rachel Walliser. The production was additionally nominated for The Production Excellence Award. This show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Content: course language; frank discussion of sex, masturbation, and bodily fluids; mentions of abortion, loss of pregnancy, and suicidal thoughts.

This production is grateful for the support of Creative Saskatchewan.

Breaking the Curse was originally produced by 25th Street Theatre & Ferre Play Theatre in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. RISER Regina is presented by On Cue Performance Hub & Why Not Theatre.

May 23-31, 2024 | Various Showtimes | The Shu-Box, Riddell Centre

Step into a realm where imagination knows no bounds in CITY, or Stories and Bodies, an innovative theatrical experience that defies convention. Blending storytelling, theatre, movement, and interactive media, this production transports audiences of all ages into a fantastical world as four characters embark on journeys that converge in a mysterious city.

Inspired by D&D, RPGs, and bedtime stories, join us for an adventure where fantasy meets reality, where imagination takes flight, and where the power of storytelling reigns supreme.

RISER is supported by the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, and a community of Senior Partners. RISER Regina is presented by On Cue Performance Hub & Why Not Theatre.