Created by Tawiah M'Carthy and Brad Cook with Anne-Marie Donovan
Cr ea ted by Tawi ah M’ Carth y a nd B rad Cook wit h A nn e -M a rie D on ovan
Written By Tawiah M’Carthy and Brad Cook
Writ t en b y Ta wi ah M’Carth y a nd B rad Cook
STARRING TAWIAH M’CARTHY AND BRAD COOK
TAWIAH M ’C ART HY AND BRA D COO K
STARRING
FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
All my best wishes to you for a year ahead full of blessings and joy—and Canadian art—!
I am thrilled to welcome the company of Maanomaa, My Brother to the Belfry—and to welcome you to the artfully created world of this play. I t is rare to find a piece of theatre that tells its story so beautifully through the seamless blending of movement and dialogue. Rarer still to have the playwrights onstage performing it—!
Welcome Tawiah and Brad, and the legendary Philip Akin—who, as Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre in Toronto, fought for and created space for Black voices in Canadian theatre. His impact is felt across the country, and we have been so fortunate to have him here, helming this spare and profound production—!
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Belfry.
It will be a year of change. As most of you know, Michael is stepping away from the Belfry in September, and we are currently meeting candidates to step into his enormous shoes! I am sad, nervous, excited—simultaneously!
Some of you attended our Open House early in the year and learned more about our 50-year history and the secrets of this beautiful Heritage building—a jewel in the city of Victoria! It has changed so much over the many years of its varied existence as a chapel, dormitory, shelter, medical office, and now, theatre!
Still more change is happening. As I am writing this, the production team are replacing our House Lights—the small lights above you that illuminate the aisles and let you read your programs! The team has removed the failing 30-year-old instruments, and then built and installed a completely new system. I t has been a lot of work but well worth it! We hope you like it.
Thank you all for your support that allows us to burnish this gem of a theatre!
THE BELFRY THEATRE PRESENTS
Co-Created by Tawiah M’Carthy and Brad Cook with Anne-Marie Donovan
Starring Tawiah M’Carthy and Brad Cook
Maanomaa, My Brother is 60 minutes. There is no intermission.
This production of Maanomaa, My Brother is supported in part by a generous gift from Cary & Rob Gillespie.
Maanomaa, My Brother IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
SEASON SPONSORS
ACCESS PARTNER
PUBLIC FUNDERS
Creative Team
Philip Akin
Director
Anne-Marie Donovan, Brad Cook Set Concept & Tawiah M’Carthy
Joanna Yu
Chris Malkowski
Christopher-Elizabeth
Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison
Jane Gooderham
Akosua Amo-Adem
Caryn Fehr
R. Davey
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Composer
Voice Coach
Dialect Coach
Stage Manager
Production Assistant
Maanomaa, My Brother is staged by arrangement with Meaghan Denomme, GGA, www.ggagency.ca.
The world premiere of Maanomaa, My Brother was co-produced in 2023 by Blue Bird Theatre Collective and Canadian Stage in Toronto, Ontario.
CANADIAN STAGE PRODUCTION :
Director – Philip Akin | Co-created by Tawiah M’Carthy, Brad Cook and Anne-Marie Donovan
Written by Tawiah M’Carthy and Brad Cook | Dramaturge – Natasha Mumba and Wole Oguntokun | Cultural Consultant – Wole Oguntokun | Script Consultant – Wole Oguntokun Assistant Director – Aldrin Bundoc | Costume Designer – Joanna Yu | Assistant Costume Designer – Des’ree Gray| Lighting Designer – Andre du Toit | Sound Designer –
Christopher-Elizabeth | Composer – Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison | Producers – Beth Wong and Laura Pomeroy | Dialect & Voice Coach – Jane Gooderham | Set conceived by Anne-Marie Donovan, Brad Cook, and Tawiah M’Carthy | Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager –
Sabrina Weinstein | Education & Outreach Coordinator – Paul Smith | Dialect Coach –
Akosua Amo-Adem | Stage Manager – Anna Kaltenbach
The Belfry Theatre is on the land of the Lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Songhees and Kosapsum Nations. The Lək̓ʷəŋən people have been keepers of this land for millennia, and we offer our respect and gratitude for our presence on this territory.
The Belfry Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages professional artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement.
CAST
Brad Cook
Brad is a theatre-maker whose work as an actor, puppeteer and movement specialist has led him to collaborate with many of Canada’s leading companies. He is thrilled to join the Belfry’s 50th season with Maanomaa, My Brother, stepping back into this piece three years after it debuted at Canadian Stage.
Selected highlights: Co-creator/performer for multi-Dora Awardnominated Maanomaa, My Brother (Blue Bird/Canadian Stage), Body 13 (MT Space), and the upcoming 12 Litres 8800 Steps (Unbridled/Aluna Theatre). Movement for The Art of War (Stratford Festival), puppetry direction and fabrication for Estelle Singerman (Harold Green), puppetry and movement for The Neverending Story (Stratford Festival/NAC), and puppeteer for War Horse (Mirvish/National Theatre).
Tawiah M’Carthy
Tawiah M’Carthy is a Ghanaian born, Toronto based theatre practitioner. Tawiah’s directing credits include Here Lies Henry (Factory Theatre) Topdog Underdog (Canadian Stage), Fairview (Obsidian Theatre/Canadian Stage) and Death and the King’s Horseman (Stratford Festival). Movement direction include Copperbelt (NAC/Soulpepper Theatre) and School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (Obsidian Theatre). Creator/Writer credits include Maanomaa, My Brother (Blue Bird Theatre Collective), Yɛn Ara Asaase Ni (21 Black Futures, Obsidian Theatre), Black Boys (Saga Collectif) and Obaaberima (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre). On stage performances include Sizwe in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (Soulpepper Theatre), Oyinyechuku in Three Sisters (Obsidian Theatre/Soulpepper Theatre), Larry in Fat Ham (Canadian Stage) and Emeka/Archie in Feast (Tarragon Theatre). On screen performances include Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (Universal) and The Institute (MGM). Tawiah is a Pauline McGibbon Award recipient (Directing), a multi Dora-nominated playwright and performer and Co-Artistic director of Blue Bird Theatre Collective
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daabi, menni sika wɔ me ho no I don’t have cash on me
Yoo mate okay, I hear you
Me da w’ase thank you
Wo nso saa you too
Gyina wɔ (stop at) next junction
Gyina wɔ ha stop here
daabi no
Me pa wo kyɛw, y’abɔ ahe? please what time is it?
Oh, me pa wo kyɛw, me da w’ase thank you
Abrantie gentleman
daabi, daabi. Me pa wo kyɛw no no please
ahh, saa? is that so?
A ya a hé?
how much does it cost?
Ɛnson seven
Maame, me da w’ase
Madam, Thank you
obroni na ɔka twi a whiteman speaks twi
Obroni? white person
W’ahyɛ da? Are you serious?
Charlie Buddy
Daabi oooo No ooo
Medaase Thank you
Me nua Adɛn nti na w’ama ma
fe wo saa
My brother, why have you made me miss you this much?
Baako one
Mienu two
Miɛnsa three
nkatiɛ (peanut) Cake
Yiw, mɛ yɛ wo nua yes, I will be your brother
Wo bɛ yɛ me nua? will you be my brother?
Paapa, me pa wo kyɛw me tumi ne Kwame a kodi agrɔ Paapa please can Kwame come out to play with me?
W’ayɛ ade paa very well done
Paapa me da w’ase
Paapa, thank you
Mema w’akye Good morning
Me pa wo kyɛw obi mboa no!
Please, someone please help him!
hyɛ den be strong
Kwame, w’ahohoro wonsa?
Kwame, have you washed your hands?
Auntie Adwoa!
Me nsa aka aduane no
I received the food
Me nua Akwaaba
Welcome my brother
CREATIVE TEAM
Philip Akin Director
Philip Akin is an award-winning Canadian actor, director, writer, and arts leader whose career spans theatre, film, and television. He is widely respected for his commanding performances on major stages across Canada and for his television and film work. Akin has appeared with leading companies such as Soulpepper Theatre, Stratford Festival, and the Shaw Festival, earning acclaim for his range, intelligence, and emotional depth.
Beyond his work as a performer, Akin is a driving force for change in the Canadian arts community. He is a founding member and former Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre, Canada’s leading company dedicated to Black voices, stories, and artists. Through his leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, he has championed equity, representation, and excellence in the arts. Philip Akin’s influence continues to shape Canadian theatre both onstage and behind the scenes.
Joanna Yu Costume Designer
Theatre Credits (Selected): Anne of Green Gables (set & costume Stratford Festival) Kim’s Convenience (set, Soulpepper/ACT); Pride and Prejudice (costume, Grand Theatre); Salesman in China (set, Stratford Festival/NAC); Snow in Midsummer (costumes, Shaw Festival/NAC); Prison Dancer (set, Citadel/NAC); Three Sisters (set, Soulpepper/Obsidian); ‘da Kink in My Hair (set, Soulpepper); The Queen in Me (COC/Nightwood/Amplified Opera/Theatre Gargantua, Nightwood); Forgiveness (costume, Arts Club/Theatre Calgary); How to Fail as a Popstar (Canadian Stage) Other: Board Member - Associated Designers of Canada, ADC659; Recipient of: Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award, Pauline McGibbon Award, Dora Award. www.joannayudesign.com
Chris Malkowski Lighting Designer
Chris Malkowski is a professional lighting designer based in Toronto, Canada and has designed lights for over 100 productions in dance, drama, opera, musical theatre, art installations and live events. His work has been staged at many theatres in Canada including the Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, Vancouver Opera, Soulpepper Theatre, and Canadian Stage. His work has also taken him globally, gracing international festival stages in Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland) and North Africa (Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco).
Christopher-Elizabeth Sound Designer
Christopher-Elizabeth is an Afro-Indigenous artist and designer with an interest in our ever-evolving relationship to technology, control, and play. Lighting Designer for Sanguine with Cahoots Theatre (April 2025), Lighting Designer for The Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner with Obsidian Theatre (May 2024), Creator of Continue? at Forward March Festival with Theatre Direct (May 2024), Sound Designer for El Teremoto at Tarragon Theatre (April 2024), and Co-Creator of The Untitled Video Game Project at Tarragon’s Greenhouse Festival with Pickles Theatre Co (Jan 2024).
Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison Composer
Kobè is an accomplished Ghanaian-Bermudian performer, producer, composer and storyteller. His prolific artistry has garnered several Dora, Juno, Chalmers Foundation and other awards for his work in music, media, film, television, dance and theatre. Clients include FIFA, CBC, Nissan, Soulpepper, Shaw, Stratford Festival, Montana Steele, arts councils and many institutions. Kobè performs internationally for presidents and pre-schoolers, on electric and acoustic instruments designed and built by himself. The eclectic rhythms of his trademark, “afrosonic jollof” is, “The sound when jazz, rock, reggae, hip hop come face to face with their ancestors.” Kobè leads the all-star, Djungle Bouti Orchestra, with members hailing from Trinidad to Tanzania, Algeria to S. Africa. Their Djazz 2.1.4 album was acclaimed “an audio decoding of African DNA” and nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award. The former AfroFest President/ Artistic Director, Michèzo! festival founder and #1 prime-time radio host, is Cultural Development Director at Abandze Embassy in Toronto’s W. Queen W, arts & entertainment triangle.
Caryn Fehr Stage Manager
Caryn’s recent productions with the wonderful Belfry Theatre include If You Could Read My Mind: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot, Mom’s the Word: Talking Turkey, As Above, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Same Old Same Old and Forget About Tomorrow. Recent credits in Vancouver include A Doll’s House, Mousetrap, Primary Trust, Ring of Fire, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Beneath Springhill, Buffoon, The Shoplifters, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Once and The Waiting Room with the Arts Club Theatre Company and Yellow Fever with the Firehall Arts Centre. During her 40 year career, she has toured with productions throughout Canada and to Ireland. Based in Vancouver, she has also worked with The Vancouver Playhouse, City Stage, New Play Centre, Touchstone Theatre, Axis Theatre and the Fringe Festival.
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AUDIENCE
Smartphones, Cameras, and Recording Devices
The use of cameras, smartphones or audio/visual recording equipment is prohibited. Please turn off all personal electronic devices prior to the performance. If you need to be contacted in an emergency, please leave your name and seat number with our House Manager.
Latecomers and Re-admission
The Director of each production designates moments in the show when the seating of latecomers will cause the least distraction for actors and audience members. Should you leave the theatre, our House Manager will not be able to reseat you until one of these breaks and may not be able to return you to your original seat, but you can watch the performance on the monitor in our lobby.
Perfume and Cologne
Please refrain from using perfume and cologne when you come to the theatre. Some of our patrons are highly allergic to scents.
Food and Drinks
Only food or drinks that you purchase at the concession are permitted in the theatre.
Lost and Found
Please check with our House Manager if you have lost an item in the theatre.
Lobby Touchscreen
The TV monitor in our lobby is a touchscreen device. By touching the screen, you can delve deeper into each production, learn about the artists who created the show, and much more.
Babes in Arms
The Belfry is proud to produce adult contemporary theatre. Most of our productions are not suitable for young children. Sorry, we do not admit babes in arms.
PRE-PERFORMANCE
B4Play
Live talk shows hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie and featuring artists from the upcoming show, along with experts from the community, have been designed to provide insight into each Mainstage production. Each event is held the Saturday prior to Opening, is free to attend and is also live streamed on Facebook, and available as a podcast on our website.
Podcasts
Listen and download the full interviews from each B4Play, recent stories from The Flame, our storytelling series, and more at belfry.bc.ca/podcasts.
Upstage Magazine
Our magazine provides insight into each Mainstage production, further enriching your experience. Upstage is available in the Lobby and on our website. Drop us a line at hello@belfry.bc.ca for an advance copy.
FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE
Talkback Thursday
February 19 Following the third Thursday performance of each show, actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced. These Q & A sessions last approximately 20 minutes.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
VocalEye – Maanomaa, My Brother Sunday, February 22 at 2 pm
For patrons with low or no vision, we offer one VocalEye performance during most Mainstage productions. Trained Audio Describers provide descriptions of the visual elements of the show, allowing people with low vision to enjoy the theatrical experience without missing any of the details. Touch tours are available following the performance. More information at the Box Office 250-385-6815.
Hearing Assist
For patrons who are hard of hearing, the theatre is equipped with both an infrared hearing assist system and a neck loop system. We have twelve devices of each of the systems available through the Box Office.
Belfry Theatre Staff
Bill Allen B ox Office Clerk
Lauren Ball Associate Audience S ervices Manager
Bonni Baynton Producer
Alison Bendall FOH Manager
Claire Cacheux B ox Office Clerk
Michelle Chowns FOH Supervisor / B ox Office Clerk
Mark Dusseault Director of Marketing & Communications
Mike Ford Director of Production & Operations
Ian Gibson Audience Services Manager
Khushi Harmilapi D evelopment Coordinator
Keith Houghton Head Technician & Systems Administrator
Carole Klemm Head Scenic Artist
Jeff Kulak Graphic Designer
Jeremy MacLeod Technical Director
Carolyn Moon Venue Technician & Props Assistant
Peter Pokorny Head of Props & Scenic Carpenter
Dale Pudwell M aster Carpenter
Jenny Robinson FOH Supervisor / B ox Office Clerk
Elena Rozenberg Director of Finance
Hailey Sabourin B ox Office Clerk
Michael Shamata Artistic Director
Lara Shepard Scenic Artist
Susan Stevenson Director of Development
Christian Tervo Carpenter
Isaac Thomas Executive Director
Deborah Williams Associate Artist & Flame Facilitator
Golnaz Zad B ox Office Supervisor
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SPECIAL THANKS
House Lights Upgrade Project: City of Victoria, GVSCU Legacy Fund, Vancity Community Foundation, Western Financial Group Community Foundation, Anonymous
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Plus a further eight anonymous members † Through the Victoria Foundation
We invite you to join the Belfry Legacy Circle by making a planned gift or bequest. The support of visionary philanthropy ensures that the Belfry will continue to flourish as Greater Victoria’s premier contemporary theatre company. Consult your professional advisors about the many forms through which you can achieve tax advantages of charitable donations and bequests.
CONTACT:
Susan Stevenson
Director of Development at development@belfry.bc.ca
Legacy Gifts
The Belfry acknowledges the generous recent and past gifts from the estates of:
Violet Armstrong
Helena Balczewska
Roger J. Bishop
Shirley Mae Dawson
Marguerite Kathleen Friesen
David Neil Lee
Maria Luisa Macrae
M. Grace Mersereau
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Donations in Memoriam
In Memory of Annamaria Bamji
In Memory of Judy Barteluk
In Memory of William J.C. Bennett
In Memory of Mr. Robert Boyes
In Memory of Nadene Carline
In Memory of Daisy Foster
In Memory of Agnes & Arnie Davies
In Memory of Shelley Deglan
In Memory of Joyce Irvine
In Memory of Bishop Kemp
In Memory of Jeremy Long
In Memory of Duncan Low
In Memory of Grace Mersereau
In Memory of Lillian Rabb
In Memory of Judy Treloar
In Honour of Bob Tyrrell from Barbara Howson
In Memory of Marion Webb
Belfry Legacy Circle Sponsor
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The Belfry Theatre gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia Arts Council and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, the Capital Regional District Arts Development Office and the City of Victoria.
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Broadmead, Oak Bay & Colwood
Hearing Clinics
Caffe Fantastico
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Horne Coupar LLP Lawyers & Notaries
Metropol
PARC Retirement Living
Peninsula Co-op
Belfry Legacy Circle
Horne Coupar LLP Lawyers & Notaries
BMO Studio Theatre
BMO Financial Group
Community Program Sponsors
Belfry 101:
The Potash Family Foundation
Fernwood Pizza Co
50th Anniversary Community Open House
Splashes Bath & Kitchen
VocalEye
Donations in Memoriam
McCall Gardens Funeral and Cremation Service
Emerging Artist Enhancement Program
The Potash Family Foundation
Facility and Operations
Costa Verde Landscaping
Dowell’s Moving & Storage
Gabriel Ross
Garside Signs & Displays
KPMG
Simply Computing
Floral
Petals Plus
Hospitality
LA Limousine
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.
Sea Cider
Urban Grocer
Vessel Liquor Store
Name a Seat Sponsor
Showcase Awards
SPARK 2026
Graham Isenegger & Neil Chappell, Blue Heron
Wealth Advisory Group at Richardson Wealth
CD Specialty Cleaning & Restoration
Government of Canada
Urban Grocer
Upstage Magazine
Fastrac Print & Marketing
Belfry Business Circle
BaxterCannon Photo Gallery
COX TAYLOR Barristers, Solicitors, Mediators, Arbitrators
Jean Medland, Realtor
Parkwood Place
Foundations and Funds
APM Fund for the Arts†
Anako Foundation
Annamaria Bamji Award for Emerging Playwrights Fund†
