Based on the Irish play Tir Na N’Og by Greg Banks
Canadian adaptation by award-winning First Nations playwright Drew Heyden Taylor
Directed by Greg Banks

Spirit Horse is a powerful and moving adventure of two First Nations city children, Angeline and Johnny Boy whose lives are changed forever by the appearance of a Spirit Horse – a gift from their grandfather who lives by the old ways on a prairie reserve. Their incredible bond to this majestic animal links these urban children with their Stoney Nation heritage and brings new hope and healing to a troubled single-parent family caught between two worlds.

“Although Spirit Horse is a about a First Nations family, it accurately reflects the experience of many families who have parents or grandparents who speak another language and live in a different culture. It is a perfect example of something very specific representing something universal. I hope you will enjoy the play as much as we have enjoyed creating the experience for you. It is filled with laughter, excitement, drama, music and, ultimately, new hope for a wounded family.”
-- David S Craig, Artistic Director

Roseneath Theatre has been producing work of the highest quality for children and their families, teachers and communities for 20 years. The company tours all over the world, and are considered one of the foremost producing companies in Canada.

Recommended for grades 3-7




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