An NAC English Theatre presentation of the Punctuate! Theatre production

Following a serendipitous encounter in Kyiv, an unexpected flirtation blossoms between a Métis playwright and a Ukrainian actress. Undeterred by the challenges of long distance, their love soon flourishes in a fervent romance spanning oceans and continents, from the scenic beaches of the Black Sea to the tranquil banks of the North Saskatchewan River. As they navigate the onset of a global pandemic and the eruption of war, their journey encompasses profound changes with marriage, the birth of their son, and the adventures of new parenthood. 

First Métis Man of Odesa tells the real-life love story of award-winning Métis playwright Matthew MacKenzie and acclaimed Ukrainian actress Mariya Khomutova. Together, they weave the story of their Covid courtship with the personal impact of the war in Ukraine. Their enchanting narrative captures the unbreakable bonds formed in crisis and the transcendent resilience of love. 

Winner of three Dora Mavor Moore Awards including Outstanding Production, Outstanding New Work, and Outstanding Direction. 

ASL Interpreted Performance: September 20
For more information and to reserve tickets to the ASL Interpreted Performance, please email Aimee Bouchard, Learning Coordinator for English Theatre at aimee.bouchard@nac-cna.ca 

Content advisory: First Métis Man of Odesa includes loud music; strong language; surprising sudden sounds; surprising sudden changes in the set; dramatic reactions, including yelling, laughing, and crying; haze; shifting lighting states (ie, low lighting to bright lighting); dramatic retelling of true events.