The Goose

Tin Fish—The Gargoyle Theatre

This gentle, wholesome, beautifully repackaged story feels nostalgic and familiar despite being a contemporary interpretation of Japanese folklore. Attendees can easily allow themselves to be convinced that they are watching an adaptation of a traditional prairie fable. The subtle allusions to female labour, quiet suffering, and meeting in-law criticism with grace in domestic life blend with a moral lesson in the importance of faith and honesty in marital partnerships in both good times and the bad. The lovely presentation of these themes with period costuming and shadow puppetry feels as timeless as the rural Canadian setting of playwright Ellen Peterson’s not-yet-classic new work.

Ashley Frantik