The Villains Theatre presents Deepwater - streamed performance
A new play by Dan Bray, directed by Burgandy Code

The Villains Theatre is thrilled the announce the world premiere of Deepwater, written by Dan Bray and directed by Burgandy Code! This dark, original mystery takes place at the Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative March 13-17, 2024.

Set in the rural Hants County, Nova Scotia, Deepwater follows police inspector Questa as she investigates a strange and inexplicable tragedy involving May - a reclusive marine biologist - and her young daughter. At its core, this new work questions the unknowable nature of life and relationships as two mothers strive to navigate a world so bizarre that it gives us creatures like the octopus - brilliant, yet deceptive - as well as the anglerfish - forsaken, yet misunderstood. Through this raw, challenging, and hopeful story, Deepwater explores the various ways that we - like much deep-sea life - must create our own light when we feel the most lost.

Content warning: This production is recommended for ages 14+. It contains subject matter including death, illness, missing children, and abuse. A vape (with unscented water vapour), Fast moving Projections, Patterned holes in set design, and UV Light. A full content warning list is available here. 

Note: This is a streamed virtual filmed version of the performance with closed captions. 

This project was made possible by Arts Nova Scotia, Canada Council for the Arts, Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre, the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, and our season sponsor Websavers Web Hosting!