Tales of An Urban Indian
Written by Darrell Dennis
October 11-26, 2024
show ProgramShow ProgramMoving City Bus (meet at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie)
TIFT is proud to celebrate its 750th performance of Tales of an Urban Indian this season!
Staged entirely on a moving city bus, Tales of an Urban Indian is the story of Simon Douglas, a contemporary Indigenous man who grew up on both the reserve and in the "big city". This dark comedy conjures up many characters that appear in Simon's life, all played by one actor.
TIFT's production of Tales of An Urban Indian has been touring internationally since it premiered in 2009, having played in cities and smaller communities across Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and Suriname.
Past performers include:
DARRELL DENNIS (2009, 2014)
HERBIE BARNES (2009, 2018)
JONATHAN FISHER (2011)
CRAIG LAUZON (2016, 2018, 2019)
BRENDAN CHANDLER (2019, 2020)
JUSTAN MYERS (2022)
RYAN CUNNINGHAM (2023)
NOLAN MOBERLY (2023, 2024)
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Nolan Moberly. Photo by Matthew MacQuarrie Cottle.
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Brendan Chandler. Photo by Katie Edwards
Craig Lauzon. Photo by Scott Cooper
Craig Lauzon. Photo by Scott Cooper
Craig Lauzon. Photo by Scott Cooper
Craig Lauzon. Photo by Scott Cooper
Brendan Chandler. Photo by Katie Edwards
Brendan Chandler. Photo by Katie Edwards
Moving City Bus (meet at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie)
Friday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.
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CAST
DARRELL DENNIS Simon Douglas (2009, 2014)
HERBIE BARNES Simon Douglas (2009, 2018)
JONATHAN FISHER Simon Douglas (2011)
CRAIG LAUZON Simon Douglas (2016, 2018, 2019)
BRENDAN CHANDLER Simon Douglas (2019, 2020)
JUSTAN MYERS Simon Douglas (2022)
RYAN CUNNINGHAM Simon Douglas (2023)
NOLAN MOBERLY Simon Douglas (2023, 2024)
CREATIVES
HERBIE BARNES Director
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Past Performances
Auckland, New Zealand
January 10-14, 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 7-10, 2023
Santiago, Chile
November 2-4, 2023
Paramaribo, Suriname
October 4-6, 2023
Argentinian Tour
November, 2022
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
June 23-25, 2022
Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada
October 15-24, 2020
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide Fringe Festival
February 25-March 1, 2020
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Pivot Festival
January 15-17, 2020
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Impact! Festival
September 26-29, 2019
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Kick and Push Festival
July 30-August 4, 2019
Brisbane, Australia
Anywhere Festival
May 10-19, 2019
Melbourne, Australia
Yirramboi Tomorrow Festival
May 3-5, 2019
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Theatre Saint John
April 3-7, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Undercurrents Festival
February 13-16, 2019
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Presentation House Theatre
September 19-30, 2018
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Prismatic Arts Festival
September 15-16, 2018
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Living Arts Centre
May 26-June 3, 2018
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
May 3-17, 2018
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Theatre Collingwood
April 16-28, 2018
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
July 27-July 30, 2016
Hannibal, Missouri, USA
Bluff City Theatre
July 9-August 14, 2014
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
May 9-June 4, 2011
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
April 20-June 28, 2009
Graphic:
Justan Myers. Photo by Roman Boldyrev.
Tales of An Urban Indian
Written by Darrell Dennis
UNTIL OCTOBER 27 USE CODE HALFOFF TO GET 50% OFF REGULAR PRICED WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT TICKETS!
TIFT is proud to celebrate its 750th performance of Tales of an Urban Indian this season!
Staged entirely on a moving city bus, Tales of an Urban Indian is the story of Simon Douglas, a contemporary Indigenous man who grew up on both the reserve and in the "big city". This dark comedy conjures up many characters that appear in Simon's life, all played by one actor.
TIFT's production of Tales of An Urban Indian has been touring internationally since it premiered in 2009, having played in cities and smaller communities across Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and Suriname.
Past performers include:
DARRELL DENNIS (2009, 2014)
HERBIE BARNES (2009, 2018)
JONATHAN FISHER (2011)
CRAIG LAUZON (2016, 2018, 2019)
BRENDAN CHANDLER (2019, 2020)
JUSTAN MYERS (2022)
RYAN CUNNINGHAM (2023)
NOLAN MOBERLY (2023, 2024)
DATES
October 11-26, 2024
venue
Moving City Bus (meet at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie)
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
ADVISORY
Production takes place entirely on a moving city bus.
CONTENT advisory
This production contains content some may find age-inappropriate, offensive, or triggering. If you would like to know more, please click below.
Spoiler-Free General Advisory
This show contains coarse language and adult situations.
(May Include Spoilers)
schedule
Friday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.
waiting list
If you would like to be added to our waiting list for Cock, please call 705-792-1949 or email admin@tift.ca with your name, phone number, preferred date and number of tickets.
tickets
Single Tickets available August 26, 2024
show program
show program
The Province of Ontario requires proof of vaccination to attend all indoor theatre events. Please note that we will require:
-Proof of Vaccination & Valid ID upon entry.
-Patrons complete a Covid-19 Self-Assessment for contact tracing purposes.
-Patrons wear their mask at all times when in the building (except when actively eating or drinking)
Only book tickets if you have received your second vaccination at least 14 days prior to the performance. If you do not have proof of vaccination and proof of identity, unfortunately, you will not be allowed access to the building.
Free Admission Policy
A security charge of $0.01 CAD is required to validate booking. Patrons can cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before the performance without charge. Please email admin@tift.ca to make any changes.
In the event a patron fails to cancel or make alternate changes and does not attend the performance, a $25.00 charge will be applied per ticket to the patron’s credit card. This charge will be used as a donation to the theatre and a tax receipt will be issued.
UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY: Due to the nature of our programming, in addition to the Ontario government's ongoing mask mandate, Talk Is Free Theatre WILL CONTINUE to require proof of vaccination after February 28, 2022 and reserves the right to implement other safety measures as necessary. We will do our best to keep you informed, as safety measures can change at any time.
CAST
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CREATIVES and production team
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DARRELL DENNIS Simon Douglas (2009, 2014)
HERBIE BARNES Simon Douglas (2009, 2018)
JONATHAN FISHER Simon Douglas (2011)
CRAIG LAUZON Simon Douglas (2016, 2018, 2019)
BRENDAN CHANDLER Simon Douglas (2019, 2020)
JUSTAN MYERS Simon Douglas (2022)
RYAN CUNNINGHAM Simon Douglas (2023)
NOLAN MOBERLY Simon Douglas (2023, 2024)
HERBIE BARNES Director
Written by Darrell Dennis
TIFT is proud to celebrate its 750th performance of Tales of an Urban Indian this season!
Staged entirely on a moving city bus, Tales of an Urban Indian is the story of Simon Douglas, a contemporary Indigenous man who grew up on both the reserve and in the "big city". This dark comedy conjures up many characters that appear in Simon's life, all played by one actor.
TIFT's production of Tales of An Urban Indian has been touring internationally since it premiered in 2009, having played in cities and smaller communities across Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and Suriname.
Past performers include:
DARRELL DENNIS (2009, 2014)
HERBIE BARNES (2009, 2018)
JONATHAN FISHER (2011)
CRAIG LAUZON (2016, 2018, 2019)
BRENDAN CHANDLER (2019, 2020)
JUSTAN MYERS (2022)
RYAN CUNNINGHAM (2023)
NOLAN MOBERLY (2023, 2024)
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dates
October 11-26, 2024
Extended Through October 24, 2024
venue
Moving City Bus (meet at Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie)
duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
advisory
Production takes place entirely on a moving city bus.
SHUTTLE BUS
Coming from Toronto and in need of transportation? We have a shuttle bus available which leaves at various times from The Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, across from City Hall. Click Here for departure times and to purchase tickets.
schedule
Friday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.
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