“How fitting that the first live, in-person theatre performance in Toronto following the spring lockdown should be a revival of Wajdi Mouawad’s life-affirming solo work about the importance of imagination and freedom.”
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Theaturtle was established in 1999 to create essential, ecstatic theatre that touches the earth and ignites the soul. Its name is derived from stories told in both Native Canadian and Jewish traditions that the world sits on the back of a turtle.
Performer, director, creator, producer and artistic director of Theaturtle. Established by Alon in 1999 to create essential, ecstatic theatre that touches the earth and agitates the soul. Under the banner of Theaturtle, Alon has been involved with the creation, production and touring of numerous theatre pieces.
Meet our dedicated and creative team behind the productions of Theaturtle.
Meet our Theaturtle dedicated board of directors.
Current Shows
Summer Park Tour 2021
A Tri-Colored Play with Music
Available for touring
Available for touring
Available for touring
In Development / Hatchlings
"Carousel is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of the internationally lauded solo play Alphonse. Hailed as “unmissable” (BBC...
"This war is about denying Ukrainian heritage and history. We are showing up at the festival to show our solidarity...
"[Kafka and Son] is a masterclass in the economy of truth, complete character immersion and storytelling.... This is an impeccable...
"This play is everything I had hoped to see at the fringe this season. Flawlessly written, beautifully executed." So begins...
Ishai Buchbinder, dressed as "a Jewish peddler straight out of the 1930s," surprised over 3000 TDSB students as they were...
General Inquiries
Alon Nashman / Artistic Director
Valeriy Kostyuk / Associate Producer
September 21, 2021
“How fitting that the first live, in-person theatre performance in Toronto following the spring lockdown should be a revival of Wajdi Mouawad’s life-affirming solo work about the importance of imagination and freedom.”
Read More