Text in the centre says "The Diviners". Text in the right corner says "Closing soon". On the left, Irene Poole as Morag. On the right, Julie Lumsden as Pique. Photography by Ted Belton.

Text on the right says "The Diviners". Below, text says "'Captivating'. 'Poignant and powerful'. Postmedia". On the left, Morag Gunn is seated with her Métis daughter cuddled next to her. Morag wears a white shirt and jeans, and the daughter wears a white shirt and beaded denim pants with her hair in braids. Photography by David Hou.

Multiple people dancing, featuring a Métis fiddler, a woman wearing a red coat, and two Indigenous women drumming. People stand on bleachers in the background.

Many people stand on bleachers, almost like a choir, holding papers above their heads. A woman stands centre, with her back to the audience, ‘conducting’ them.

Tom Patterson Theatre

August 7 – October 2 |

Opens August 24

Modern

THE DIVINERS

Based on the novel by Margaret Laurence

Text by Vern Thiessen with Yvette Nolan

Directed by Krista Jackson with Geneviève Pelletier

Choreographed by Cameron Carver

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“I TRIED DIVINING ONCE. NOTHING HAPPENED.”

Novelist Morag Gunn, estranged from her only daughter, unable to write, struggling with the bottle, is adrift in a river of memories. Travelling from the present to the past to an imagined future, Morag’s journey encompasses her personal struggle for freedom and expression as well as those of the Métis and First Nations peoples of Manitoba. Adapted from Margaret Laurence’s classic Canadian novel, The Diviners receives its world première at the Stratford Festival.

“A new, idiosyncratic stage adaptation of The Diviners could spark a Margaret Laurence revival” – The Globe and Mail

“An affective piece of theatre, carrying an emotional heft that resonates long after the curtain closes on this world premiere.” – Postmedia

Runtime:

Two hours and 34 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission*
*Please note that all run times are approximate

Resources:

The Diviners Study Guide

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Irene Poole in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Morgan writes in a book as Christie speaks to her. In the background is garbage.

Irene Poole and Jonathan Goad with from left: Jarret Cody, Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane and Gracie Mack in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Jules plays a guitar while Morag listens. They both appear happy, sitting on bleachers under which garbage is illuminated.

Irene Poole and Jesse Gervais in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

In the centre, Royland holds onto a stick, pointing one end up. Around him, Morag and Gord look towards the man, expressing curiosity.

From left: Irene Poole, Anthony Santiago and Gabriel Antonacci in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Christie stands on bleachers, under which garbage is illuminated. He wears overalls, a oversized jacked, and a hat, and holds a mug.

Jonathan Goad in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

On the right stands Morag with her back to the camera. She faces a family of Métis people, a father standing centre, with his son on the left and daughter on the right. The son holds a guitar.

From left: Jesse Gervais, Josue Laboucane, Caleigh Crow and Irene Poole in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Darla Daniels with members of the company in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A teacher stands in the centre of a classroom holding a book as he walks towards a desk. Students sit on bleachers in the background, each with a book in their laps.

Dan Chameroy with members of the company in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Irene Poole with members of the company in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Morag Gunn is seated with her Métis daughter cuddled next to her. Morag wears a white shirt and jeans, and the daughter wears a white shirt and beaded denim pants with her hair in braids.

Irene Poole (left) and Julie Lumsden in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Morag and Jules, holding hands and facing each other. Morag places her other hand on his chest. Jules smiles as he holds a guitar case.

Irene Poole and Jesse Gervais in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Morag stands hugging Pique from behind, as Pique looks back towards her excitedly. Piquette appears to watch them from the background.

Julie Lumsden and Irene Poole (right) with Caleigh Crow in The Diviners, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

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