Hannah Moscovitch Knihy

Exploring the themes of love, sex, and fertility, this narrative draws inspiration from real-life experiences of mothers involved in the Canadian birth-control movement of the early 20th century. It vividly portrays a couple's challenges with reproduction, highlighting the emotional and societal pressures they face. The work reflects the complexities of personal relationships against a backdrop of historical activism, showcasing the intersection of individual desires and broader social issues.

Confined within the walls of the Warsaw ghetto, Dr. Janusz Korczak struggles to protect the children at his orphanage from the horrors of the Second World War. There is not enough food or pairs of eyes to keep watch over them. Between a trouble-making thief, an abandoned girl, a malnourished boy, and a violin prodigy, Janusz has his hands full, but together they fight for beauty and hope in the world crumbling in around them. Based on the WWII advocacy work of Dr. Janusz Korczak, The Children's Republic is a reminder of the hope that can still be found in a world devoid of freedom and the necessities of life.

A playwright writes an exposé of modern motherhood full of her own darkly funny confessions and taboo-breaking truths. One of her real-life friends, an actress, performs the piece, and through it her own experiences of motherhood start to surface. These mothers are not the butts of jokes, the villains, or the perfect angels of a household. This empowered and relatable play was written collaboratively between award-winning theatre artists Hannah Moscovitch, Maev Beaty, and Ann-Marie Kerr, with co-creator Marinda de Beer. Uplifting and full of love, Secret Life of a Mother is a generous and powerful act of truth-telling for anyone who has thought about, been, loved, known—or come from—a mother.

The narrative offers an intimate exploration of a young woman's sexual life, delving into her struggles with desire and the complexities of power dynamics in relationships. The author, known for their bold theatrical voice, presents a candid portrayal of the protagonist's journey, highlighting the interplay between personal longing and societal expectations. Through this lens, the story examines the nuances of sexuality and self-discovery.