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–Three Women of Swatow

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

Maryanna Chan: assistant costume designer
Sonya Bayer: head of wardrobe
Anne-Sophie Boucher: seamstress
Sarah Ladouceur: hair and wig consultant and builder
Véronique St-Germain: make up consultant
Richard Provost: hat maker
Guylaine Gagnon: costume breakdown
Mélanie Richard: seamstress and pattern maker
ShopDogs: scenic construction
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
“A confident, assured direction by Sophie Gee makes Chloé Hung’s script a memorable Québec premiere. Solid performances create a memorable afternoon or evening at the theatre.” -Joe Szekeres, Our Theatre Voice
“A confident, assured direction by Sophie Gee makes Chloé Hung’s script a memorable Québec premiere. Solid performances create a memorable afternoon or evening at the theatre.” -Joe Szekeres, Our Theatre Voice