Written by Hannah Moscovitch

Directed by Christian Barry

A brave and honest examination of love, sex, and fertility, inspired by real stories about young mothers during the early Canadian birth control movement (1920s & 30s).

2b commissioned and developed the piece in multiple workshops, including a two week workshop culminating in a work-in progress showing in May 2014, and produced the world premiere of this new work in partnership with Neptune Theatre as part of the Scotiabank Studio season. 

more than a compelling history lesson, it is an opportunity to contemplate the state of sexual health and freedom in our society today

The Globe & Mail

bristles with humour, intelligence and big-hearted humanity

The Victoria Times Colonist

as emotionally moving as it is intellectually engaging

Stratford Festival Reviews

Creative Team

  • Playwright Hannah Moscovitch
  • Director Christian Barry
  • Lighting Design by Leigh Ann Vardy
  • Costume Design by Leesa Hamilton
  • Set Design by Andrew Cull
  • Production Managed by Louisa Adamson

Upcoming Tours

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Production History

  • January 27 – February 8, 2015 – Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS
  • March 2017 – Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, BC
  • April 2017 – Belfry Theatre, Victoria, BC
  • January 2018 – Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON
  • February 2018 – The Grand Theatre, London, ON
  • March-April 2018 – Crow’s Theatre, Toronto, ON

We are actively touring this show across the world. Interested in bringing it to your community?