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Read an excerpt from Red Like Fruit Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

A metatheatrical tour de force about complicity, consent and power in the post #MeToo era, read an excerpt from Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...

April Office Hours Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

Publisher Annie Gibson is holding space in her calendar once a month to speak with playwrights about any questions you may have about publishing a play. The calendar is now open for April 2026. Learn more and book a spot now: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Ap...

Hannah Moscovitch's Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes is coming back to Audible Theater in NYC by popular demand starring Hugh Jackman & Ella Beatty! Get tickets here audiblexminetta.com and order a copy of the play here www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/S/Sexu...

Hudson Williams’ Casting in Crave’s ‘Yaga’ Adaptation Sends Physical Screenplay Sales Soaring Physical copies of Kat Sandler's Yaga screenplay are selling out since Hudson Williams became attached to the TV adaptation of the mystery thriller.

Our Yaga book is featured in Variety this morning! 🤩🤩🤩 variety.com/2026/shoppin...

The book cover for Chasing Champions features a cropped old black and white photo of the boxer Sam Langford in a fighting stance with his hands in fists. Behind the photo on a yellow background are the words “Samuel Langford” in black text and underneath is a red banner with the title and author in yellow, white and black text.

The true story of a Canadian boxing legend, today we celebrate the publication day of Chasing Champions: The Sam Langford Story by Jacob Sampson. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/C/Chas...

Kat Sandler play Yaga sells out after Heated Rivalry star cast in upcoming TV adaptation A surprise casting announcement sold out stock of Sandler’s play, a remix of the myth of Baba Yaga, at multiple booksellers

Our publisher had an impromptu interview with The Globe and Mail to talk about the unprecedented spike in sales for Kat Sandler’s play Yaga after Hudson Williams from Heated Rivalry was cast in the television series adaptation!
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Hudson Williams Re-Teams With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave for ‘Yaga’ Series Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid and Clark Backo are also set to star in the half-hour drama series that “reimagines the myth” of Baba Yaga.

Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams and Carrie Anne-Moss star in the upcoming series Yaga based on Kat Sandler’s play published by Playwrights Canada Press! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/c...

The book cover for Rogers v. Rogers features the title in big bold red font with the words “Rogers” sideways on either side. There are multiple lines like computer wires stretched vertically from top to bottom and weaving within the words. The rest of the title and author are featured in the middle of the image in red and white text.

An electrifying solo show about Canada’s ultimate corporate feud, today we celebrate the publication day of Rogers v. Rogers by Michael Healey. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Roge...

Read an exclusive excerpt on All Lit Up from Maryline Chery’s solo show AFRODISIAC, a vibrant celebration of womanhood and the magic of natural hair. alllitup.ca/excerpted-af...

“Art ought to disrupt us into movement.” Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

We caught up with award-winning playwright Makram Ayache to chat about epic storytelling, spiritual values, and the legacies of organized religion explored in his profound new book, The Hooves Belonged to the Deer. bit.ly/4kzDmfY

Saying The F Word: A Conversation with Jordan Tannahill Benjamin Gillespie

Read this incredible interview from the Journal of American Drama & Theatre with Jordan Tannahill about his provocative new play, Prince Faggot, interrogating the perceived limits of queer visibility. www.thesegalcenter.org/jadt/saying-...

On a bulletin board background with black lined corners, the book cover for Your Show Here appears in the center with tape marks on the corners. The cover features a close-up photograph of Daniel Brook’s face smiling amidst a bouquet of yellow tulips. Above the photo on a black panel is the title and author in blog white text.

A new solo show from one of Canada’s iconic theatre artists, today we celebrate the publication day of Your Show Here by Daniel MacIvor. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/Y/Your...

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On a bright red background, the photos of five authors appear on top in narrow column images that resemble the spines of books. The author’s book covers also appear below their pictures. Underneath are the event details written in white and yellow text framed by white borders with one corner resembling the pages of a book. In the bottom left corner is a picture of the host that resembles the front cover of a book. Beside it is the logo for Canada’s Theatre Museum.

You’re invited to the Playwrights Canada Press Winter 2026 Book Launch, an evening celebrating the newest works from some of the country’s most acclaimed and influential playwrights. RSVP here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Pl...

Read an excerpt from The Art of War Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

An artist's odyssey to capture truth amidst the chaos of war, read an excerpt from The Art of War by Yvette Nolan. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...

YouTube video by Bibliovideo NEW Young Adult Books | Fall 2025 Top Grade Picks

We’re thrilled that The Art of War by Yvette Nolan has been included in the latest edition of Top Grade, a selection of new Canadian books expertly chosen for K-12 classrooms. Check out the full video feature here: youtu.be/WYLnZWPuNNM

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According to the Toronto Star, Matthew Boswell, Canada’s former commissioner of competition, loves how he’s portrayed in Michael Healey’s new play, Rogers v. Rogers, playing a sold-out run until January 17. Pre-order the book coming out next month here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Roge...

Introducing Office Hours Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

Sign up for office hours with Publisher Annie Gibson to learn about submission guidelines, the editorial process, or any questions you may have about publishing a play: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/Introdu...

Christine Quintana's AS ABOVE Finds Connection in Unexpected Places In our featured title today, As Above (Playwrights Canada Press) A woman in recovery tries to rebuild a life shaped by loss, regret, and long-held silence. ...

Acclaimed playwright Christine Quintana talks to Open Book about her emotionally rich drama, As Above, set among the majestic cedar trees of Victoria, BC: open-book.ca/News/Christi...

Prince Faggot In this metatheatrical tragicomedy, an ensemble of queer and trans performers cast themselves in a thought experiment, imagining the future heir to the British throne as having a life resembling their...

Order Prince Faggot here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/P/Prin...
And The Green Line | خطّ التماس here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/T/The-...

From Heated Rivalry to KPop Demon Hunters, let's celebrate the Canadian culture makers who defined 2025 | CBC Arts Anne T. Donahue and Peter Knegt fête the homegrown talent that lit up their years.

CBC Arts commends Prince Faggot and The Green Line | خطّ التماس in their celebration of 2025 Canadian culture makers! www.cbc.ca/arts/holding...

Read an excerpt from As Above Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

A woman’s healing journey mirrored through the secret language of trees, read an excerpt from As Above by Christine Quintana.
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Non-linear play about bipolar disorder casts audience in role of silent therapist Edmonton-based playwright Beth Graham says it wasn’t her idea to tackle the stigma and challenges of mental illness and the impact it has on a family.

Playwright Beth Graham talks to Prairie Books NOW about how her new play Mermaid Legs tackles the stigmas and challenges of mental illness: prairiebooksnow.ca/articles/vie...

On a light green background, a picture of Kamila Sediego smiling appears on the right. The book cover for Homecoming floats beside her photo at a slight angle. Above the image are the words “Pinoy pride is real, y’all. And it’s deep.” in elegant italic black text with two large quotation marks in light orange surrounding it. At the bottom left are the words “Interview with Kamila Sediego Author of Homecoming” in elegant black text.

We connected with playwright Kamila Sediego to chat about her heartfelt new book Homecoming, memories of sending balikbayan boxes to family in the Philippines, and why Vancouver has always felt like home. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Pi....

On a mustard yellow background with an aerial view of a computer keyboard and mouse, the words “We’re hiring! Publishing Assistant. Deadline: February 4, 2026” appears in black text next to the Playwrights Canada Press logo.

We are hiring for a part-time contract position of Publishing Assistant through our partnership with Gatherings—Archival and Oral Histories, a project initiated to serve the preservation and study of performance histories. Deadline: February 4, 2026. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/We...

On a black background, the book cover for Prince Faggot appears in the top right with event details in white and yellow text surrounding the image. A black and white photo of Jordan Tannahill is in the bottom right corner in a diagonal frame. The book cover for Prince Faggot features the name of the play in bold black narrow text against a bright yellow background. The author's name appears in between the two words of the title in small handwritten black text.

Join us for a special book launch celebrating one of the year’s most talked-about plays, Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill, published by Playwrights Canada Press. The event takes place at The Drama Book Shop on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7pm. Tickets go on sale January 5.

On a background photo of a wooden stage lit by multiple spotlights, five book covers appear at the bottom with the words “November 28-30 Black Friday Sale 40% Off Site Wide” appear above in bold white and yellow font.

🎭 Drama lit lovers rejoice! 🤲 It's time for our biggest sale of the year. 🤑 This Black Friday Weekend (November 28-30), everything on our website will be 40% OFF! What's on your wish list?

Coming in Winter/Spring 2026 Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.

The Winter/Spring 2026 Catalogue has landed! Featuring blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and invaluable resources for theatre practitioners, our new roster of irresistible drama books offers something for everyone. Browse the catalogue now:
www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Co...

On a pink and purple gradient background, a cutout from a blue spiral notebook features the words “Glad Day Lit Nov 30 12pm-6pm 32 Lisgar Free entry” in black typewritten font beside the words “Queer Zine and Local Author Fair” in pink handwritten text. Below this text are four book covers side by side with the Glad Day Bookshop logo and the words “30% Off Everything 505 Off 3 or more Books” in white and yellow typewritten text. At the top is a flowing pride flag.

We’ll be selling our queerest literature at Glad Day Bookshop’s first ever Queer Zine & Local Author Fair (32 Lisgar St) on Sunday, November 30 from 12pm to 6pm.

The book cover for Prince Faggot features the name of the play in bold black narrow text against a bright yellow background. The author's name appears in between the two words of the title in small handwritten black text.

An iconic theatrical sensation worthy of a royal throne, today we celebrate the publication day of Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill 👑
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