It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken

Name: It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken
Start: 2026-05-20T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-21T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 190 King William St, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario L8R 1A8

Schedule

Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

190 King William St, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ontario L8R 1A8 | Hamilton, ON

Songs by The Tragically Hip
In partnership with Thousand Islands Playhouse
Book by Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe
Directed by Mary Francis Moore
Orchestrations and Music Supervision by Bob Foster
Choreography by Marc Kimelman
It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken immerses audiences in a powerful original story set to the timeless music of The Tragically Hip, capturing the raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and unmistakable spirit that have become central to Canada’s musical identity.
Set in 2002, Waleed — an exiled journalist — arrives in Canada and unexpectedly falls for Kate, the owner of a local music store. Their connection is immediate and undeniable. But when circumstances change, they are forced to confront duty, uncertainty, and what truly matters — and where they each belong.
Featuring iconic songs by The Tragically Hip, including “Bobcaygeon,” “Ahead by a Century,” “New Orleans Is Sinking,” “Wheat Kings,” “Grace, Too,” “Blow at High Dough,” and “Courage.”
'It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken' is developed in partnership with Thousand Islands Playhouse, with support from the National Arts Centre's National Creation Fund, and further developed at The Creative School Chrysalis at Toronto Metropolitan University.