The Birds And The Bees
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The Birds and the Bees by Mark Crawford
Permission of: The Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www[dot]MQlit[dot]ca
Directed by: Laura Buechler
September 20, 2026 -- October 10, 2026
*Adult Themes -- Recommended age 16+
Tonight may be the last-ever Turkey Dance, but for these four
characters, that is just the beginning...
This comedic romp through a local bee farm has a big heart to match the big laughs. Watch as mothers and daughters, farmers, and scientists come together in Mark Crawford’s funny and flirty play about life and love.
The action centers around Gail's farm, her failing beehives, and her longtime neighbour, Earl, who's looking for some simple companionship. Complications arise when Gail’s daughter Sarah, a turkey farmer recently separated from her husband, moves back home. Meanwhile Ben, a young, handsome researcher, has been given the run of the place to prepare his thesis on Gail’s bees. As the weeks go by, endless comic misadventures lead them all to learn one of life’s biggest lessons: It’s always important to take good care of your honey!
By one of Canada’s funniest and hottest young playwrights, The Birds and the Bees is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud at its hilarious observations on family, being an adult, and finding true love at any age.
Permission of: The Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www[dot]MQlit[dot]ca
Directed by: Laura Buechler
September 20, 2026 -- October 10, 2026
*Adult Themes -- Recommended age 16+
Tonight may be the last-ever Turkey Dance, but for these four
characters, that is just the beginning...
This comedic romp through a local bee farm has a big heart to match the big laughs. Watch as mothers and daughters, farmers, and scientists come together in Mark Crawford’s funny and flirty play about life and love.
The action centers around Gail's farm, her failing beehives, and her longtime neighbour, Earl, who's looking for some simple companionship. Complications arise when Gail’s daughter Sarah, a turkey farmer recently separated from her husband, moves back home. Meanwhile Ben, a young, handsome researcher, has been given the run of the place to prepare his thesis on Gail’s bees. As the weeks go by, endless comic misadventures lead them all to learn one of life’s biggest lessons: It’s always important to take good care of your honey!
By one of Canada’s funniest and hottest young playwrights, The Birds and the Bees is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud at its hilarious observations on family, being an adult, and finding true love at any age.
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Where is it happening?
2373 Rosstown Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia
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Host or PublisherNanaimo Theatre Group
