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Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes, no intermission

Content Advisory: This play contains mature themes and language, and explores subject matter that some audience members may find sensitive or intense. For specific information, please scroll down to ADDITIONAL CONTENT ADVISORIES.

Accessibility Performances

NOTE: Some seats are held for those with mobility challenges for ALL performances in the run. Please call the Box Office if you require an accessible seat.

Relaxed Performance:
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm
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ASL Interpreted Performance:*
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm
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Audio Described Performance:
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 pm
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* NOTE: seats with the best sight-lines to the ASL interpreters are being held for your use at a special price. Phone the Box Office at 204-942-5483 using VRS or email PTE Box Office to book.

MEET THE ARTISTS

Featuring:
Laura Olafson
Arne MacPherson
Gislina Patterson
Honey Pham

Director: Ann Hodges
Set, Props & Costume Designer: Anahita Dehbonehie
Lighting Designer: Siobhán Sleath
Sound Designer/Composer: Dasha Plett
Stage Manager: Margaret Brook
Assistant Stage Manager: Tia Morran

ADDITIONAL CONTENT ADVISORIES

Tiny Beautiful Things is a moving, emotionally powerful, hopeful piece that we feel very privileged to present to you. And there are also a lot of hard topics discussed, as the letter-writers reveal some of their most profound struggles. In order to prevent anyone from experiencing profound anxiety or discomfort by being confronted with triggering subject matter, we’ve listed them below:

Miscarriage
Child abuse
Rape
Death of an adult child
Drug abuse
Misgendering/rejection by parents
Suicide

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Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos,

April 7 - 18, 2026

An advice columnist discovers the healing power of radical empathy

Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos

Based on the New York Times bestseller by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Winnipeg’s own Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things explores Strayed’s experience as an online advice columnist. While strangers on the internet tell her their most personal secrets, hopes and struggles, Strayed weaves together stories from her own life to create a column full of light, empathy, and humanity.

“A Theatrical Hug in Turbulent Times” - Variety

"A show that aims to open our eyes to the tiny moments when the world surprises us with care." - New York Magazine

Ann Says:"I have wanted to direct this play since it premiered in New York, starring Nia Vardalos. In the first few minutes, I laugh out loud, and minutes later there are streams of tears running down my cheeks. This play is a deep exploration of empathy— a much-needed balm in these divisive times."