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Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books since 1984
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Read this incredible interview from the Journal of American Drama & Theatre with Jordan Tannahill about his provocative new play, Prince Faggot, interrogating the perceived limits of queer visibility. www.thesegalcenter.org/jadt/saying-...
Saying The F Word: A Conversation with Jordan Tannahill
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January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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A new solo show from one of Canada’s iconic theatre artists, today we celebrate the publication day of Your Show Here by Daniel MacIvor. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/Y/Your...
On a bulletin board background with black lined corners, the book cover for Your Show Here appears in the center with tape marks on the corners. The cover features a close-up photograph of Daniel Brook’s face smiling amidst a bouquet of yellow tulips. Above the photo on a black panel is the title and author in blog white text.
January 27, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Go analog 📚🎭✨
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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You’re invited to the Playwrights Canada Press Winter 2026 Book Launch, an evening celebrating the newest works from some of the country’s most acclaimed and influential playwrights. RSVP here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Pl...
On a bright red background, the photos of five authors appear on top in narrow column images that resemble the spines of books. The author’s book covers also appear below their pictures. Underneath are the event details written in white and yellow text framed by white borders with one corner resembling the pages of a book. In the bottom left corner is a picture of the host that resembles the front cover of a book. Beside it is the logo for Canada’s Theatre Museum.
January 19, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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An artist's odyssey to capture truth amidst the chaos of war, read an excerpt from The Art of War by Yvette Nolan. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...
Read an excerpt from The Art of War
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January 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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We’re thrilled that The Art of War by Yvette Nolan has been included in the latest edition of Top Grade, a selection of new Canadian books expertly chosen for K-12 classrooms. Check out the full video feature here: youtu.be/WYLnZWPuNNM
NEW Young Adult Books | Fall 2025 Top Grade Picks
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January 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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According to the Toronto Star, Matthew Boswell, Canada’s former commissioner of competition, loves how he’s portrayed in Michael Healey’s new play, Rogers v. Rogers, playing a sold-out run until January 17. Pre-order the book coming out next month here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Roge...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Sign up for office hours with Publisher Annie Gibson to learn about submission guidelines, the editorial process, or any questions you may have about publishing a play: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/Introdu...
Introducing Office Hours
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December 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Acclaimed playwright Christine Quintana talks to Open Book about her emotionally rich drama, As Above, set among the majestic cedar trees of Victoria, BC: open-book.ca/News/Christi...
Christine Quintana's AS ABOVE Finds Connection in Unexpected Places
In our featured title today, As Above (Playwrights Canada Press) A woman in recovery tries to rebuild a life shaped by loss, regret, and long-held silence. ...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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CBC Arts commends Prince Faggot and The Green Line | خطّ التماس in their celebration of 2025 Canadian culture makers! www.cbc.ca/arts/holding...
From Heated Rivalry to KPop Demon Hunters, let's celebrate the Canadian culture makers who defined 2025 | CBC Arts
Anne T. Donahue and Peter Knegt fête the homegrown talent that lit up their years.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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A woman’s healing journey mirrored through the secret language of trees, read an excerpt from As Above by Christine Quintana.
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#Books #Theatre #CanLit
Read an excerpt from As Above
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Playwright Beth Graham talks to Prairie Books NOW about how her new play Mermaid Legs tackles the stigmas and challenges of mental illness: prairiebooksnow.ca/articles/vie...
Non-linear play about bipolar disorder casts audience in role of silent therapist
Edmonton-based playwright Beth Graham says it wasn’t her idea to tackle the stigma and challenges of mental illness and the impact it has on a family.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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We connected with playwright Kamila Sediego to chat about her heartfelt new book Homecoming, memories of sending balikbayan boxes to family in the Philippines, and why Vancouver has always felt like home. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Pi....
On a light green background, a picture of Kamila Sediego smiling appears on the right. The book cover for Homecoming floats beside her photo at a slight angle. Above the image are the words “Pinoy pride is real, y’all. And it’s deep.” in elegant italic black text with two large quotation marks in light orange surrounding it. At the bottom left are the words “Interview with Kamila Sediego Author of Homecoming” in elegant black text.
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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We are hiring for a part-time contract position of Publishing Assistant through our partnership with Gatherings—Archival and Oral Histories, a project initiated to serve the preservation and study of performance histories. Deadline: February 4, 2026. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/We...
On a mustard yellow background with an aerial view of a computer keyboard and mouse, the words “We’re hiring! Publishing Assistant. Deadline: February 4, 2026” appears in black text next to the Playwrights Canada Press logo.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Join us for a special book launch celebrating one of the year’s most talked-about plays, Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill, published by Playwrights Canada Press. The event takes place at The Drama Book Shop on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7pm. Tickets go on sale January 5.
On a black background, the book cover for Prince Faggot appears in the top right with event details in white and yellow text surrounding the image. A black and white photo of Jordan Tannahill is in the bottom right corner in a diagonal frame. The book cover for Prince Faggot features the name of the play in bold black narrow text against a bright yellow background. The author's name appears in between the two words of the title in small handwritten black text.
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🎭 Drama lit lovers rejoice! 🤲 It's time for our biggest sale of the year. 🤑 This Black Friday Weekend (November 28-30), everything on our website will be 40% OFF! What's on your wish list?
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November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The Winter/Spring 2026 Catalogue has landed! Featuring blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and invaluable resources for theatre practitioners, our new roster of irresistible drama books offers something for everyone. Browse the catalogue now:
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Coming in Winter/Spring 2026
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November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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We’ll be selling our queerest literature at Glad Day Bookshop’s first ever Queer Zine & Local Author Fair (32 Lisgar St) on Sunday, November 30 from 12pm to 6pm.
On a pink and purple gradient background, a cutout from a blue spiral notebook features the words “Glad Day Lit Nov 30 12pm-6pm 32 Lisgar Free entry” in black typewritten font beside the words “Queer Zine and Local Author Fair” in pink handwritten text. Below this text are four book covers side by side with the Glad Day Bookshop logo and the words “30% Off Everything 505 Off 3 or more Books” in white and yellow typewritten text. At the top is a flowing pride flag.
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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An iconic theatrical sensation worthy of a royal throne, today we celebrate the publication day of Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill 👑
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#PrinceF #LGBTQ #Bookstagram #Books #Theatre #CanLit
The book cover for Prince Faggot features the name of the play in bold black narrow text against a bright yellow background. The author's name appears in between the two words of the title in small handwritten black text.
November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Check out this enlightening Behind the Curtain interview from Open Book with playwright-provocateur Mohammad Yaghoubi about his latest book, the brilliant thriller Earworm:
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The Captivating Thriller EARWORM Chronicles a Young Woman's Battle Against Oppression
In his spectacular new play, Earworm (Playwrights Canada Press), Mohammad Yaghoubi delivers a haunting and deeply human story about memory, trauma, ...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Watch the first episode of our new talk show for playwrights, Dialogue, featuring Joelle Peters and Tara Beagan on YouTube 📺🎭
#Niizh #RiseRedRiver #Indigenous #Theatre #Books
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Dialogue: Joelle Peters & Tara Beagan
YouTube video by Playwrights Canada Press
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Check out this incredible book list curated by Justine Abigail Yu at 49th Shelf about tracing stories of migration, movement, and ancestral memory featuring Homecoming by Kamila Sediego: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
What We Carry: Fall 2025 · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
What We Carry is a book list by managing editor, Justine Abigail Yu, tracing stories of migration, movement, and ancestral memory from authors who write ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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We’ve rounded up 20 fantastic plays perfect for community theatres that might not be on your radar—but absolutely should be! Check out the full list on our blog here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/20...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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In honour of Remembrance Day, read these war dramas published by Playwrights Canada Press.
#RemembranceDay #Books #Theatre #CanLit
On a background photo of a meadow of red poppies under a cloudy sky, three book covers stand side by side together at the bottom of the image and at the top are the words “Remembrance Day Plays” in bold white text.
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Thank you Intermission Magazine for sharing the wonderful news about Tara Beagan’s Governor General’s Literary Award win! www.intermissionmagazine.ca/news/tara-be...
Tara Beagan wins 2025 Governor General’s Award for drama
Her multilingual play 'Rise, Red River' connects environmental devastation with the intergenerational impacts of colonial violence.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM