Posted by Nightwood Theatre
Abortion is a huge topic that intersects with so many areas of our everyday lives. Nightwood is proud to present a series of talkbacks after several performances of Hypothetical Baby. Join playwright and performer Rachel Cairns and some special guests as they discuss this often silenced topic. Check them out:
** People don’t need a ticket for the talkback portion. Please feel free to showed up at 9:30pm and they will let you join for the talk.
The topics are going to be as follows:
February 23 – Universal Contraceptive Care
Reproductive choice starts with access to contraception, yet many Canadians still face barriers. Join us to discuss the push for Bill C-64, which would ensure universal access to contraception and address broader concerns about privatization in public healthcare.
February 27 – Sexual Education 2.0
Abortion stigma thrives on silence and inadequate sex education. Join guests Nadine Thornhill and Quinn Lazenby from Action Canada as we explore how comprehensive sex ed improves equity and fights stigma, while “parental rights” rhetoric fuels anti-2SLGBTQIA+ policies and far-right agendas.
March 2 – Theatre as a Catalyst for Change
How can plays like Hypothetical Baby galvanize public conversation and lead to meaningful political action? Join Darrah Teitel (playwright, activist, and labour organizer) and Rachel Cairns as they discuss bringing the topics of sexual health and reproductive rights to the stage.
Supported by the (Re)Setting the Stage project at York University.
March 4 – The Future of Abortion Advocacy
Join legendary activists Judy Rebick and Carolyn Egan, who worked alongside Dr. Henry Morgentaler in the fight to decriminalize abortion, as they share the stage with Avreet Jagdev and Nora Ahmadi, rising leaders from U of T Students for Choice. Together, they’ll reflect on the hard-fought battles for reproductive rights and the next generation’s role in protecting and advancing them.
March 6 – Affordable Housing: Reproductive Justice’s Foundation
Reproductive rights and housing justice are more connected than you might think. Guest Chiara Padovani unpacks how access to safe, affordable housing shapes the realities of abortion care and reproductive choice. From financial insecurity to systemic barriers, this discussion dives into why the fight for housing is critical to achieving true reproductive justice.
Date TBD – Reproductive Choice in a Climate Crisis
As climate change accelerates, many young people are rethinking their decisions around having children. With Kanisha Acharya-Patel and Karishma Porwal, we will explore the intersection of reproductive and environmental justice, highlighting how both movements address systemic inequalities that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
Learn more at: https://www.nightwoodtheatre.net/hypothetical-baby/