Pugwash

Northumberland Players present: Pugwash

It is 1957. Barely a decade after the first use of atomic bombs, the world is divided and fearful of the real threat of nuclear weaponry. In an effort to understand the devastating effects of radiation, leading scientists and academics - world-renowned “Thinkers”- are invited to a conference in the small town of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. Two local children, Conni and Jamie, take interest in some of the Thinkers, who are humbled by their innocent welcome. But a spy disguised as a reporter has conned Jamie for information to use against the Thinkers, putting the entire conference - and the town of Pugwash - at risk. Based on real events, this Canadian play still resonates in today's political climate.

BY VERN THIESSEN DIRECTOR

CAROL BEAUCHAMP

PRODUCER

MEAGHAN MACDONALD

April 2 - 18, 2027 Firehall Theatre

Important Show Info

• 7:30pm - Apr 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

• 2:00pm - Apr 4, 11, 18

Pugwash is produced by arrangement with Kensington Literary Representation, 34 St. Andrew Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1K6, kensingtonlit@rogers.com.

Tickets are $32 plus service fee and available at the Experience Cobourg Box Office: 855-372-2210