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Fatuma Adar. Photo by Dahlia Katz. Design by SHERPA Creative.
A new Canadian musical with book, music and lyrics by Fatuma Adar
DIXON ROAD tells the story of a Somali family who immigrate to Canada in 1991 as the civil war begins to tear their homeland apart. They settle in Dixon Road, in a neighbourhood near Pearson airport that is still the heart of Toronto’s Somali community today.
Combining R&B, contemporary verse and traditional Somali melodies, DIXON ROAD is an exhilarating journey about dreams, displacement, and finding a new sense of home. Join The Musical Stage Company & Obsidian Theatre Company for ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Advance tickets for DIXON ROAD are $49.00. Advertised ticket prices include applicable fees and HST.
All performances of DIXON ROAD will have Pay-What-You-Can ticketing options to ensure financial barriers do not limit community participation. Pay-What-You-Can ticketing will become available online 48 hours in advance of each performance.
Questions? Please contact Nick Fassbender (Events & Audiences Services Associate) at ticketing@musicalstagecompany.com.
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PARTICIPATORY EXPERIENCES
The Cultural Exchange at High Park Amphitheatre
An exploration of Somali culture through art & authentic cuisine, where guests sample and celebrate the cultural and ethnic heritage of Somalia. Onsite before each performance of DIXON ROAD.
Pre-Show Picnics in High Park
Join us before each performance of DIXON ROAD for a pre-show conversation with members of The Musical Stage Company and the artistic team of DIXON ROAD. Learn exciting behind-the-scenes content about the creation of this new Canadian musical. Learn exciting behind-the-scenes content about the creation of this new Canadian musical. Purchase authentic Somali cuisine on-site or bring your own picnic! Offered 45 minutes before each performance of DIXON ROAD.
