Nervous Hunter

Dark humour, sharp wit, and family secrets collide in Three Women of Swatow, a gripping exploration of generational legacies from acclaimed playwright Chloé Hung. When Mother accidentally kills her husband, the stage is set for a fierce and wickedly funny confrontation as three generations of Chinese-Canadian women come together to clean up the mess—literally and figuratively.

Bringing to light the complexities of family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the scars left by cycles of abuse, the play blends suspense, absurdity, and poignancy as it tells the dynamic story of these three unique women. An all-star cast featuring Shiong-En Chan, Qianna MacGilchrist, and Julie Tamiko Manning bring the characters’ pain, sorrow, and biting sense of humour to thrilling life.

With its sharp dialogue and unflinching storytelling, Three Women of Swatow is a play that confronts difficult truths with care and comedy. Whether it’s confronting the violence of the past or the inescapable ties of family, the play asks: can these women break the cycle, or are they destined to repeat it?

Produced by Centaur Theatre
Text: Chloé Hung
Director: Sophie Gee
Stage Manager: Elyse Quesnel
Assistant stage manager: Ava Bishop
Apprentice stage manager: Lia Wright

Cast:
Julie Tamiko Manning (Grandmother)
Shiong-En Chan (Mother)
Qianna MacGilchrist (Daughter)

Set Design: Diana Uribe
Costume Design: Jessica Poirier-Chang
Lighting Design: Paul Chambers
Sound Design: Christine Lee

Howard Mendelsohn: production manager

Liana Rose Mundy: technical director

Michael Tonus: head technician and incredible baker

Peter Cerone: sound technician and amazing chef

Daniel Barkley: head scenic painter

Mary Hayes: scenic painter

Michel Ricard: carpenter