The perils of being born in the Fall
- Company
- Bowderwal Heavy Industries
- Solo Performer
-
Dawn Bowdish
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
Born in September? This professor has got bad news for you. Spend an hour of edu-tainment touring through the wackiness of early 19th century psychiatry, stealth mid-century reproductive rights activism, the climate/pregnancy connection, and learn why cold & flu season has an outsize impact on mental health. Didn’t think science could be funny? Come check out the only show in this year’s Fringe put on by a PhD scientist - you might laugh, but you’ll definitely learn. Suitable for ages 13+ (PG). Content warning: brief mention of suicidality, mentions of mental health, abortion and reproductive sex.
Show trailer
Credits
- Writer & Director
- Dawn Bowdish
- Production Manager
- Aaron Vanderwal
Performances
| Date | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd July | 5:00pm | |||
| 4th July | 8:15pm | |||
| 5th July | 1:00pm | |||
| 7th July | 4:45pm | |||
| 8th July | 2:30pm | |||
| 10th July | 4:15pm | |||
| 12th July | 10:15pm |
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Venue
18 : Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
79 Saint George St
Toronto
Ontario
M5S 3L8
Access
- Level of Physical Access
- Accessible
Covid-19 policy
- Masks
- Not required
More about the show and company
When she isn't writing solo storytelling shows, Dr. Dawn Bowdish is a professor of medicine at McMaster University and the Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory health.
Land acknowledgement
The Perils Of Being Born In the Fall was created based on Dr. Bowdish's research. Her lab is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishanaabe people in the area subject of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between nations to peaceably share and care for the lands around the Great Lakes.
Content advice
Parental guidance advised Sexual content Audience participation
Brief mention of suicidality, discusses historical prejudices that affected scientific research, abortion, birth defects, mental health, and reproductive sex.
Audience participation details
During the performance, I will be surveying the audience by show of hands (e.g., Who here was born in the Fall?). Following the performance there will be a Q&A where the audience will be invited to ask questions about the science behind the stories or any questions they had about the performance. There is no obligation to participate.
Sensory description
The theatre will be dimly lit. The performer will be on stage with a screen on which some images will be projected. The performer can wear devices to assist with hearing. People with visual impairments are encouraged to reach out to the performer in advance to determine if accommodation is possible.