An Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland (St. John’s) production in collaboration with Canada’s National Arts Centre

A sweeping drama of personal and political ambition follows soon-to-be Premier Joey Smallwood – the self-described “Last Father of Confederation” – as he propels the Dominion of Newfoundland into union with Canada in 1949. Both saint and sinner, the charismatic, controversial Smallwood is hounded every step of the way by witty, booze-soaked reporter Sheilagh Fielding – his intellectual equal and lifelong nemesis.

With a crackling narrative, sultry jazz score and a cast of forty characters, The Colony of Unrequited Dreams is an epic and expansive retelling of a defining Canadian story.
 

“My collaborator Robert Chafe started working on Wayne Johnston’s epic in 2009. It was a nearly impossible task – a story spanning 25 years with the most unlikely hero and villain combined in one man as ever landed in our collective history. This production debuted in January 2015 and I’m really proud to bring it to our national stage.” – Jillian Keiley, Artistic director, NAC English Theatre

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) PRESENTATIONS 
The NAC English Theatre is continually striving to make theatre accessible to all audiences. In order to do so for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, we are pleased to announce American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for the February 5 matinée performance. 

Celebrate the holiday of love with us!  
Join us before the show February 9-11 from 7- 7:30 p.m. and enjoy pianist Steve Boudreau's smooth jazz.  We will set the scene for romance by decorating the foyer with roses as far as the eye can see. Lindt Chocolate – Hudson Bay Rideau Center will be onsite and handing out samples for your enjoyment. And for just $12 you can enjoy a glass of La Delizia Prosecco or Poema Cava Brut from one of the NAC bars.