© Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona

The Breathing Hole / Aglu ᐊᒡᓗ

2022-11-30 19:30 2022-12-10 22:30 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: The Breathing Hole / Aglu ᐊᒡᓗ

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/30545

In-person event

Please note that December 7 performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. An NAC Indigenous Theatre / NAC English Theatre co-production In 1535, after experiencing an unsettling vision of the future, an Inuk woman named Hummiktuq adopts a polar bear cub. Dramatic and humorous, The Breathing Hole follows the bear as he takes the audience on an epic five century journey from a tiny Inuit community, through the tragic Franklin Expedition, and into a 21st century ravaged by climate...

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Babs Asper Theatre,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Nov 30 - Dec 10, 2022
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© Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona
© Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona
Indigenous arts Theatre Drama
“Groundbreaking, deeply moving [...] if you can see this production, you MUST.” Broadwayworld
  • In-person event
  • English
  • Ages 14+
  • ≈ 3 hours and 30 minutes · With intermission
  • Mature themes
  • Strong language
  • Haze
  • Gunshots
NAC Premiere

Please note that December 7 performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

An NAC Indigenous Theatre / NAC English Theatre co-production

In 1535, after experiencing an unsettling vision of the future, an Inuk woman named Hummiktuq adopts a polar bear cub. Dramatic and humorous, The Breathing Hole follows the bear as he takes the audience on an epic five century journey from a tiny Inuit community, through the tragic Franklin Expedition, and into a 21st century ravaged by climate change.

With extraordinary design featuring large-scale puppetry and an outstanding cast of 16 actors, The Breathing Hole is a masterful feat of stagecraft and imagination.

The play is presented in English and Inuktut.  

All tickets are $15 for our preview performances on November 30 & December 1.  

Artists

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    By Colleen Murphy
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    With Siobhan Arnatsiaq-Murphy
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    Nattilingmiutut Language Direction Nilaulaaq Miriam Aglukkaq
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    Nattilingmiutut translation / Language Consultant / Surtitles Creator Janet Tamalik McGrath
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    Director Reneltta Arluk
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    Mrs. Griffith Thomson / Crew #2 Martha Burns
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    Ibřuq / Atuguaq as an adult / Crew #1 / Qi'ngaqtuq Donoghue/ Marianne  Miali Buscemi
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    Maniilaq / Lee Malaya Qaunirq Chapman
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    Hummiktuq / Matson Day Else Charlem Danielsen
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    Steward #3 Nick Di Gaetano
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    Nukilik / Tuutalik Klaus Geisler
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    James Holloway / Steward #1 / Emergency Understudy: Nukilik and Tuutalik Jesse Gervais
  • Gisle Henriet ©Francisco Cruz
    Angu'řuaq (Puppeteer) Gisle Lars Henriet
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    Sir John Franklin / Mr. Griffith Thomson Randy Hughson
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    Higguk / Paningajak / 2nd Captain Vincent Colin Karetak
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    Atugauq at 8 / Qaakšaattiaq / Lucy Tara Kuppaq
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    Avinngaq / Ařgaiq / Steward #2 Salik Gudmundsen Lenner
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    Wickers / Dufort Bonnière Jamie Mac
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    Carter / Ainsworth Christopher Morris
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    Oliver Morshead / Rivera Garcia Alon Nashman
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    Ukuannuaq and Baby Polar Bear (Puppeteer) / Larkin / Puppetry Coach Joylyn Secunda
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    Bean / Roy aaron wells
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    Assistant Director Najattaajaraq Joelsen
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    Choreographer Shannon Litzenberger
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    Sound Designer/Composer Carmen Braden
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    Set and Puppet Designer Daniela Masellis
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    Costume Designer Samantha McCue
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    Lighting Designer Leigh Ann Vardy
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    Fight Director John Koensgen
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    Dialect Coach / Vocal Direction, Polar Bears Kirsten Catriona Hawson
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    Surtitles Designer Kyle Ahluwalia
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    Assistant to the Language Director John Preston Iharrataitchuq Aglukkaq
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    Drumming Workshop Consultants/Cultural Support Elisabeth Jansen-Hadlari
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    Drumming Workshop Consultants/Cultural Support Attima Hadlari
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    Stage Manager Rebecca Eamon Campbell
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    Stage Manager Laurie Champagne
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    Assistant Stage Manager Caitlin Mears