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Tales of an Urban Indian

"...a defiant in-your-face theatre experience that will make you laugh and cry..."

-Stage Whisper (Australia)

"Lauzon’s performance as Simon Douglas is a must see in this remarkable story that will touch your heart and mind ..."

-theatretravels.org

"A look from the inside of life as an Indigenous man full of heartache, humour and hope."

-The Slotkin Letter

Tales of An Urban Indian

Written by Darrell Dennis

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Moving 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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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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Auckland, New Zealand

January 10-14, 2024

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

Justan Myers. Photo by Roman Boldyrev.
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Justan Myers. Photo by Roman Boldyrev.

Tales of An Urban Indian

Written by Darrell Dennis

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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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Booking PolicyCOVID-19 Precautions + Rain Policy
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.

Detailed Advisory
(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
COVID-19 Policy

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.
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