Laura Secord's Thing
A freeswim Production in Association with Crow’s Theatre
Written by Brad Gira
Co-created with Annie Luján and William Dao
Directed by William Dao
World Premiere
May 22, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027
Studio Theatre
Canada’s patron saint of being misremembered.
From the original mind of Brad Gira comes a campy, high-stakes comedy that reimagines the legendary 20-mile (or 32-kilometre) trek of Canadian folk hero Laura Secord.
Secord's journey helped thwart an American attack during the War of 1812, though it was largely ignored during her lifetime – and many now only know her as a chocolate brand. This comedy pokes at a story we thought was settled – revealing the human pulse beneath the legend and reminding us that even our most fixed histories began as acts of risk.
With wit and irreverence, Laura Secord’s Thing unpacks myth, memory, and the farcical spectre of national storytelling.
Featuring: Annie Luján. Additional cast to be announced.
