Fifteen Dogs

Adapted for the stage by Marie Farsi 
Based on the novel by André Alexis
Directed by Haysam Kadri
In association with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

FEBRUARY 2 – 21, 2027

At the edge of IDENTITY

Over drinks at a local bar, Greek gods Apollo and Hermes ponder whether any animal would die happy if granted human intelligence. Apollo thinks not. Hermes is more optimistic. To settle the bet, they decide to grant fifteen dogs human consciousness.

The gods watch on as the dogs discover both the delights and pitfalls of complex thought and emotion. But before long, clashes over status, freedom, and choice threaten the pack – sometimes leading to devastating consequences. In this modern-day fable of fate, faith, love, and language, the pack must wrestle with morality, mortality, and their varied and remarkable relationships with humans.

Based on André Alexis’s Giller Prize-winning bestselling novel, Fifteen Dogs is a thought-provoking story exploring consciousness, morality, and what it truly means to be human.

Audience advisory: Suggested for ages 14+. Mature themes, animal violence, some coarse language. Also features loud, sudden noises and other theatrical effects (water-based stage haze and fog, flashing lights). Visit us HERE for further information about specific content in Fifteen Dogs that may impact audience members. The information may contain mild plot spoilers for the show.  

“This play delivers one doggone spectacular tale.’’
-The Globe and Mail

“Philosophical and silly; political and light; imaginative and real.”
“A stirring, hilarious and howling success.”
-Toronto Star

“Smart, funny and profound.”
-CTV

“A bone-afide hit.”
-CP24

“A must see, even for cat people.”
-Aisling Murphy, Toronto Star

“Equal parts charming, moving and utterly hilarious”
– Next Magazine

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