The Syringa Tree

The Syringa Tree

By Pamela Gien

Larrikin Productions, Whitehorse Yukon

This beautifully evocative play tells the story of an unshakable love between two families - one black, one white - and the children who are born into their shared household in 1960’s apartheid-controlled South Africa.

Largely seen through the eyes of a child, the story of these families’ destinies spans four generations, from early apartheid to present-day South Africa. Told with charming humor, child-like honesty and sometimes palpable fear, the play’s main character, Elizabeth Grace, tries to make sense of the chaos, magic, and darkness of Africa.

"A word of appreciation for the invigorating night of theatre last night. I very much enjoyed the performance, designs, and welcoming atmosphere of the venue...Congrats to the entire team for bringing this stirring piece of theatre to the Territory." - Casey Prescott (CEO - Yukon Arts Centre)

SET DESIGN BY Donald C Watt COSTUME DESIGN BY Kaori Torigai LIGHTING DESIGN BY Patrick Matheson SOUND DESIGN BY Jeremiah Kitchen STAGE MANAGEMENT BY Elaine Schiman and Rosie Stuckless