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ENGLISH

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ENGLISH on Tour  | Blackout Art Society — BC Live Theatre

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October 22, 2026

The Bailey Theatre - Trail, BC 

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October 24, 2026

The Capitol Theatre - Nelson, BC

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October 29 & 30, 2026

Kay Meek Arts Centre - West Vancouver, BC

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January 20 - 31, 2027

Firehall Arts Centre - Vancouver, BC

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April 13 - 17, 2027

Evergreen Cultural Arts Centre - Coquitlam, BC

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ENGLISH

​English by Sanaz Toossi is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom in Karaj near Tehran. As they navigate grammar rules and pronunciation exercises, they also wrestle with the more profound implications of learning a language that represents new opportunities, personal reinvention, and, for some, a painful detachment from their identity and homeland. With warmth, humour, and insight, the play explores themes of belonging, cultural displacement, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of a new life.

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In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour the ancient narratives of this land. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. 

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from the stories that this land holds.

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