mustard (still being produced - check back later for updates)

As delightful as Pop Rocks! Join us for this darkly funny and heartwarming play about an imaginary friend that just won't leave their teenage best buddy.

Described on Playwrights Canada Press’ website as “a twisted fairy tale about friendship, love, growing up, moving on and finding magic where you least expect it,” Mustard is about an imaginary friend who hangs around much longer than normal, until his human companion is a troubled teenager.

The play’s namesake imaginary friend cannot bring himself to leave his human pal, Thai, even though the teen has begun exhibiting violent behaviour. Adding to the drama is that Mustard is in love with Thai’s mom, a recently separated woman with a drinking problem.

“Mustard is really so absurd and wonderful. I think it will appeal to those who like a little bit of an edge with their shows. And it’s funny […] and that’s something that you really need in the middle of winter — something that makes you laugh,” Fidler says.

Mustard will run from Feb. 21 to March 9. Tickets will go on sale approximately three weeks before the show opens and cost $27, except on Wednesdays, which are pay-what-you-want. A director has yet to be announced.