A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

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  Mixing history, comedy, and poignant reflection in equal measure, A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION, Jonathan Wilson’s deeply personal solo show, excavates the lives, loves, and landmarks of his queer youth on the streets of Toronto.
  
  Deftly inhabiting a cavalcade of characters, Wilson leads us on a wry and intimate exploration of the Village he once knew, the legacy it created, and the future being forged by a new generation.

  The Second City veteran and Dora Award-winning actor Jonathan Wilson (The Lion King, The Normal Heart, Gay for Pay with Blake & Clay) presents a bracing companion piece to his Dora-nominated, playwriting debut, My Own Private Oshawa. Director Mark McGrinder is the Artistic Director of Studio 180 Theatre.

  “Wilson’s tightly-wound demeanour and deadon timing are especially remarkable.”
  Toronto Star

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  UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Post-show 'Beyond the Stage' Events with Community Partners 
     
     • Sunday, March 30, 2025 (after the matinee performance)
     • Saturday, April 5, 2025 (after the matinee performance)
       
       
  2. Post-show Talkbacks with members of the Creative Team 
     
     • After every Wednesday matinee and Thursday evening performance
       
       
  3. Mask Required Performance 
     
     • Sunday April 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (PWYC)
       
       
  4. Relaxed Environment Performance 
     
     • Saturday April 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

   

  AUDIENCE ADVISORY: A Public Display of Affection contains strong language, including homophobic slurs, and discussion of mature and violent themes. Age recommendation: 14+. If you require more information, please email jessica@studio180theatre.com. 

  

• The Team

  CAST

  • Jonathan Wilson - Performer

  CREATIVE

  • Jonathan Wilson - Playwright
  • Mark McGrinder - Director
  • Denyse Karn - Set and Projection Designer
  • André du Toit - Lighting Designer
  • Lyon Smith - Sound Designer
  • Aaheli Mukherjee - Production Manager
  • Sandi Becker - Stage Manager
  • Katie Saunoris - Publicist