How to Catch Creation
A Nightwood Theatre, Obsidian Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre co-production
Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu
April 23 – May 17, 2026
Young Centre for the Arts – The Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre
(50 Tank House Lane)
The only way to find your voice is to use it. In San Francisco, four artists and intellectuals wrestle with creativity, legacy, and the complexities of love and family. When they uncover the work of a Black queer feminist writer from the 1960s, her words ripple across time, intertwining their lives in unexpected ways. Bold and imaginative, Christina Anderson’s latest work explores the power of artistic expression and the lasting impact of those who dare to create. A story for dreamers and idealists alike, it challenges us to reconsider who gets remembered and who gets to define the future.
General $45-115 | Arts Worker $25 | See other ways to save through Soulpepper’s tickets webpage.
Previews: April 23 – 29, 2026
Performances: April 30 – May 17, 2026
Tuesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm Saturdays & Sundays at 1:30 pm
Tickets can be purchased at the link below or by contacting the Young Centre Box Office at 416.866.8666.
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Written by Christina Anderson
Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu
Set Design by Teresa Przybylski
Costume Design by Ming Wong 黄慧明
Lighting Design by Andre du Toit
Sound Design by Heidi Chan
Intimacy Direction by Lisa Karen Cox
Movement Direction by Esie Mensah
Stage Managed by Laura Baxter
Assistant Stage Managed by Frank/ie
Featuring Amanda Cordner, Shakura Dickson, Daren A. Herbet, Germaine Konji, Danté Prince, and Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah.
Black Out Night May 8 at 8PM
Black Out Night is an evening created by and for the Black community—a space to celebrate Black stories, artists, and audiences. It’s a night for Black theatregoers to come together and experience theatre through shared culture, joy, and connection.
The Monolith April 23 to May 17
A participatory installation designed by Sadiq Awosanmi and Mathias Dowers on in the Soulpepper Atrium from April 23 – May 17. One minute reflection which is recorded, transcribed and included in a live digital archive, growing continuously throughout the run of HOW TO CATCH CREATION. Discover more about The Monolith
Black Creation Market
May 2, 8 & 9
A curation of Black artists and artisan goods will be available for purchase on certain days during the run of HOW TO CATCH CREATION.
Artistic Directors’ Panel
Saturday May 9, 6:30pm prior to 7:30pm show time
Moderated by Natasha Mumba
Inspired by their joint production, How to Catch Creation, Artistic Directors Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Obsidian Theatre), Andrea Donaldson (Nightwood Theatre), and Paolo Santalucia (Soulpepper Theatre) gather in the Soulpepper Atrium for an intimate conversation about creation; how the three ADs have encountered and shaped their lives through creativity, finding their purpose and their distinct voice.
Directing Workshop with Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu and Andrea Donaldson
May 6, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Join directors Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre) and Andrea Donaldson (Artistic Director, Nightwood Theatre) in an intimate and interactive workshop for emerging / mid-career directors interested in expanding their practice. The 3-hour workshop will focus on areas such as script analysis and preparation, setting the tone in the room on day one of a process, how to start the design conversation and how to plan out a process (and start!) with actors using the script of HOW TO CATCH CREATION as a springboard.
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