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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · yesterday

A sacred text and a secular reckoning, today we celebrate the publication day of The King James Bible Play by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/T/The-...

On a background of an open bible with verses, the book cover for The King James Bible Play appears in the center. The book cover features a dark grey border of classical Biblical artwork. Inside against a light grey background is hand holding a black pencil with a pineapple eraser on the end. On the hand is the word “Genesis” followed by the opening scriptures of the Bible.” The name and author appear above and below this image in thin black underlined text.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 5d ago

Our Fall 2026 Catalogue has arrived! 🍂📚✨ Featuring the latest works from leading dramatists to dazzling debuts from exciting emerging playwrights, you're bound to fall for this dynamic assembly of dramatic literature. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Fa...

Fall 2026 Catalogue

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · last wk.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at 7 PM for a free event with playwright Christine Quintana in conversation with Bethany Caldwell to celebrate the release of Someone Like You. perfectmatchbookshop.com/events/54349...

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · last wk.

From Monday, August 3 until Sunday, August 9, enjoy 30% OFF EVERYTHING on our website. That includes pre-orders and international books from Theatre Communications Group (US) and Nick Hern Books (UK). Browse our books here: www.playwrightscanada.com

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 2w ago

A big congratulations to Peter N. Bailey whose play Tyson’s Song has been longlisted for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards! www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/T/Tyso...

On a background of the Toronto city skyline at night, the book cover for Tyson’s Song appears in the center with the words “Toronto Book Awards 2026 Longlist” above in bold white text. The cover features an orange full moon in the center on a gradient purple and blue background. Inside the moon are the faces of two black men looking up. At the bottom is an image of the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower positioned to look like a tear drop descending from one of the men’s eyes. The title of the play and author’s name appear in rough-edged white text above and below the image.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4w ago

A heartfelt, funny solo show about matriarchal love and resilience, today we celebrate the publication day of Raised by Women by Keith Barker. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Rais...

On a daylit wooden table with a bookshelf in the background, a copy of Raised by Women sits atop a small stack of book copies. The cover features a painting of a woman's face looking down with eyes closed and smiling. The title and author’s name is written in paintbrush strokes beside it in blue and offwhite.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · last mo.

Join us on Friday, July 24 during the 2 PM matinee of Waiting for Godot, when playwright Keith Barker will be signing copies of his new published play, Raised by Women, at the Festival Theatre Store (55 Queen St., Stratford) from 1–5 PM. Book tickets at: www.stratfordfestival.ca

On an off-white background, the title “Playwright Pop-Ups” appears in blue text at the top. Below that on the right side are the words “Raised by Women Author Signing featuring Keith Barker” in black and blue cursive text with a photo of Keith below. Beside that to the left is the book cover image for Raised by Women. At the bottom left is a cropped photo of the Festival Theatre exterior. Above that is the text: “Friday July 24 1-5pm at the Festival Theatre Store 55 Queen St Stratford ON” in blue and black text. Beneath that are the logos for Stratford Festival and Playwrights Canada Press.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Reading is fundamental! Get your queer lit this Pride Month at the Queer Zine & Book Fair on Sunday, June 14 from 1-6pm at Glad Day Bookshop (32 Lisgar St, Toronto, ON). We’ll be selling our books for 30% off and 50% off when you purchase 3 or more books!

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Listen to this BookNet Canada podcast episode featuring our publisher, Annie Gibson, about the unexpected success of Yaga and the future of the press: www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2026/5/...

Podcast: The Heated Rivalry ripple effect impacting playwrights’ publishing in Canada — BookNet Canada

Annie Gibson talks to us about an unexpected entanglement between Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams and Playwrights Canada Press’ Yaga.

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to Michael Healey and Makram Ayache whose published plays Rogers v. Rogers and The Green Line have both been nominated for Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding New Play in their respective categories!

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Introducing Playwright Pop-Ups! A new series in partnership with Stratford Festival featuring pop-up book signings at the festival’s flagship stores. Join us on Friday, June 12 when Leanna Brodie and Jovanni Sy will be signing copies of Salesman in China at the Avon Theatre Store.

On an off-white background, the title “Playwright Pop-Ups” appears in red text at the top. Below that on the left side are the words “Salesman in China Author Signing featuring Leanna Brodie & Jovanni Sy” in black and red cursive text with photos of Leanna and Jovanni side by side. Beside that to the right is the book cover image for Salesman in China. At the bottom right is a cropped photo of the Avon Theatre Store exterior. Beside that to the left is the text: “Friday June 12 1-5pm at the Avon Theatre Store 89 Downie St Stratford ON” in red and black text. Beneath that are the logos for Stratford Festival and Playwrights Canada Press.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Momentum 180 Theatre Collective is celebrating The Parallel Project's inaugural monologue collection published by Playwrights Canada Press on Monday, June 8th at the Arts Club BMO Theatre Centre Atrium (162 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC). RSVP here: artsclub.com/education/in...

On a red background, the book cover for The Parallel Project appears at the bottom left with descriptive text in yellow and teal surrounding the image. The book cover features a yellow background with drawn circles, lines and dots in teal scattered amongst the page with the title and author in red text at the top left corner.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A refreshing millennial rom-com dissecting desirability politics, today we celebrate the publication day of Someone Like You by Christine Quintana. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/S/Some...

The book cover for Someone Like You features a warm illustration of the entrance to an apartment complex with a red framed doorway, front door lanterns, a doormat, and green shrubs on either side with a bike wheel peeking out in the bottom left corner. Above is a balcony with an ornate railing and the silhouette of two feet positioned romantically towards each other. In front of the door are the words “Someone Like You” in cursive yellow text and the author’s name at the bottom.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A big congratulations to Colin Wolf whose play CoyWolf is a finalist for the Indigenous Voices Award for Published Prose! Order your copy today: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/C/CoyW...

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Playwrights Canada Press is back at the Paprika Festival with an exclusive pop-up shop where all books are 30% off OR 50% off for three or more books. Visit us outside the Aki Studio (585 Dundas St E) and book tickets here: paprikafestival.com/festivals/20...

On a white background, a stack of colourful books appear in the center with teal and orange confetti-like dots on the perimeter. In the center are the words 'Pop-Up Shop' in thick blue text. Above are the words 'Paprika Theatre Festival 2026" in cartoon-ish purple text and the same text is used below to feature the dates of the pop-up shop.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy Asian Heritage Month! Explore brand new books written by authors with heritage from the diverse continent of Asia. www.playwrightscanada.com/Subjects/Asi...

On a bright orange background, five book covers are jumbled together on the left side with the words “New Plays by Asian Authors” in bold neon letters aligned to the right of the image.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We’re participating in this panel discussion on publishing Canadian theatre hosted by Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre! Learn more and come join us this Saturday, May 9 at 1pm EDT here: playwrightsatlantic.ca/news/parc-to...

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

China. The West. Can art bridge the chasm between them? Today we celebrate the publication day of Salesman in China by Leanna Brodie and Jovanni Sy. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/S/Sale...

The book cover for Salesman in China features a layered tapestry of illustrations. On top are four cyclists on a street riding next to a large billboard with two Chinese scientists amidst images of rockets, space travel, and technological progress. In the middle is a waving Chinese flag and images of workers reminiscent of Chinese communist propaganda. At the bottom is the iconic image of Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman carrying two suitcases. On a red banner at the bottom, the title and authors appear in yellow and white text.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Read this fantastic interview with playwright Pippa Mackie from Open Book about her outrageous new comedy, Hurricane Mona: open-book.ca/News/Pippa-M...

Pippa Mackie Brings the Climate Fight Home in HURRICANE MONA

A climate protester is forced to take the fight back to her childhood home in Hurricane Mona, a comedy that builds its tension in close quarters. In this ...

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In honour of Earth Day, explore these new eco-inspired plays published by Playwrights Canada Press. Hurricane Mona by Pippa Mackie As Above by Christine Quintana Rise, Red River by Tara Beagan www.playwrightscanada.com/Subjects/Env...

On a dark green and orange gradient background, the words “Earth Day Plays” appear in bold yellow text above and three book covers appear side by side below.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A relentless eco-activist creates family chaos amidst a climate disaster, today we celebrate the publication day of Hurricane Mona by Pippa Mackie. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/H/Hurr...

The book cover for Hurricane Mona features a blue background and a square grid with a white ball at the bottom center with a circular dotted trail above it. Overtop of the image are block strips of magazine cut-out-like clippings in pink, yellow and orange colours that feature the title and author of the play as well as images of a mushroom, a burning earth, a dripping slanted gas can with a skull and bones on it, a frog, a raised fist and a drop of oil with a red no symbol on top on it.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Carole Fréchette will present a reading of her play Ismène with a Q&A at the Ottawa Public Library on April 22 at 6 PM organized by the Embassy of Greece in Canada.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Truth and deception unravel in two twisted, trans-led tales, today we celebrate the publication day of Kainchee Lagaa & Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays by Zaiba Baig. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/K/Kain...

A hand holds up the front cover of Kainchee Lagaa & Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays in front of a bookshelf. The book cover features a photograph from above of two Brown trans women looking at the camera wearing their undergarments and draped in colourful scarfs lying on a dirt ground surrounded by tree branches, rolls of toilet paper, chicken bones, and scissors. The title and author appear in bright pink and purple horror-themed dripping and scratched texts.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A comedy about grief and a primer on making your own solo show, read an excerpt from Your Show Here by Daniel MacIvor: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...

Read an excerpt from Your Show Here

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Zaiba Baig muses about survival, trans representation and no longer being the nice girl in this excellent feature in Toronto Life: torontolife.com/culture/zaib...

"I know so many trans girls who have been in survival mode for decades": Zaiba Baig on her new theatre show, Kainchee Lagaa and Jhooti - Toronto Life

Baig is no longer playing the nice girl in her diptych of plays, opening at Buddies in Bad Times this week

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Check out this Open Book interview with playwright Keith Barker about the upcoming release of his poignant new play, Raised by Women. open-book.ca/News/Playwri...

Playwright Keith Barker Reflects on Love, Loss, and Laughter After a Life RAISED BY WOMEN

Memory and family are brought into sharp focus in Raised by Women (Playwrights Canada Press), a new play in which a son looks back after suffering significant ...

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Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A big congratulations to Beth Graham and Tara Beagan whose plays Mermaid Legs and Rise, Red River have both been shortlisted for the 2026 Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama at the Alberta Literary Awards along with Pochsy IV: Unplugged by Karen Hines (published by Coach House Books).

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We spoke with playwright Susanna Fournier about artificial intelligence, surveillance culture, and the real-world parallels in her angsty sci-fi play, PYPER. bit.ly/3PAJysJ

On a black background, the words “The fastest way to the truth is through illusion.” appear in white italic text at the top with large coral red quotation marks around it. Below that to the right is a black and white photo of Susanna Fournier in a frame with a frayed edge like a torn piece of paper. To the left of the photo is the book cover for PYPER on an angle. Below that are the words “Interview with Susanna Fournier, Author of PYPER” in white italic text.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A sensory celebration of Black womanhood, today we celebrate the publication day of AFRODISIAC by Maryline Chery. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/A/AFRO...

The book cover for AFRODISIAC features an illustration of a black woman’s face with her eyes closed wearing a colourful cloth wrapped on her head and a yellow halo-like object above her head against a purple background. The title appears in bold purple text above and the author’s name appears in thin white text at the bottom.

Playwrights Canada Press @playcanpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

If you missed it, Kat Sandler’s Yaga is featured on this episode of CBC Books The Next Chapter. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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