WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE
After a lifetime devoted to climate activism, and 50 years of marriage, internationally-renowned environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis take the stage in an intimate and inspiring theatre experience.
Presented in English with French surtitles
Event Times
October 2, 2026 - 8:00 pm
Sponsors
Centaur Theatre and Duceppe present
WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE
A Why Not Theatre Production
Written by Tara Cullis, Miriam Fernandes, Ravi Jain and David Suzuki
Directed by Ravi Jain
Starring Drs. David Suzuki & Tara Cullis
“What’s love got to do with it?” A lot, according to David Suzuki.
After a lifetime devoted to climate activism, internationally-renowned environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis take to the stage in an intimate and inspiring theatre experience. A rare behind-the-scenes look at a life shaped by deep love, commitment, and the courage to act; they reflect on their extraordinary 50-year partnership in life and work.
Honest, warm, and thought-provoking, David and Tara share captivating stories, powerful insights, and heartfelt moments of humour as they celebrate their love for each other, their love of the planet, and love’s capacity to inspire action.
What You Won’t Do for Love is a personal and poetic performance, and a powerful reminder that change begins with connection.
“We’d love to see you there!”
Tara and David
NEWLY ANNOUNCED! Multidisciplinary artist and Montreal icon Melissa Auf der Maur will be joining the cast of What You Won’t Do for Love on-stage for the talkback following the closing performance on Sunday, October 4 only. Don’t miss it!
TRAILER
CREDITS
A Why Not Theatre production
Written by Tara Cullis, Miriam Fernandes, Ravi Jain, David Suzuki
Directed by Ravi Jain*
Associate Director Miriam Fernandes*
Performed by David Suzuki, Tara Cullis, Sturla Alvsvåg, Michelle Mohammed
Lighting Designer André du Toit**
Sound Designer and Composer Meg Roe
Film Interludes Co-Directors Ravi Jain and Kevin Matthew Wong
Cinematography and Editing Pool Service Productions
Projections Editor Noel Pendawa
Dramaturgy Kevin Matthew Wong / Broadleaf Creative
Lead Production Manager Crystal Lee
Production Manager Maya Royer
Lead Producer Nika Jalali
Producer Rebecca Desmarais
Surtitle Translation Sarah Jane Moloney
Surtitle Operator Delphine Ricard
Live Talkback Translation David Noël
The filmed segments of What You Won’t Do for Love were filmed on Quadra Island, the territory of the Laich-kwil-tach: the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and the Kwaikah Nations.
What You Won’t Do for Love was originally commissioned and produced with the support of TO Live and Soulpepper Theatre.
The play text of What You Won’t Do for Love is published by Coach House Books.
Why Not Theatre is a proud member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and the Toronto Alliance for Performing Arts (TAPA).
*The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy (DOT).
**Indicated designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.
Cast & Creative Team
Talkback Guests
Melissa Auf der Maur
Melissa Auf der Maur was born and raised in Montreal, Canada with a fine arts education. She is an acclaimed musician, photographer, curator and producer, best known as the former bassist of rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.
In 2026 Auf der Maur released her memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry. My ‘90s Rock Photographs, a major exhibition of her photographs, is on view at the Art Gallery of Ontario as of September 2026 and is accompanied by a photobook that includes over 200 of the musician’s photographs, published by the AGO and DelMonico Books.
She is the co-founder of Basilica Hudson, a multidisciplinary art centre in Hudson, NY, where she lives with her family and magic cats.
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Basilica Hudson
Housed in a solar powered, reclaimed 1880s industrial factory, Basilica Hudson, a nonprofit multidisciplinary art center located in Hudson NY, welcomes over 20,000 visitors each season to genre-pushing music festivals, large scale marketplace events, regular film screenings, an artist in residency program, a new weekly concert/art series in the Gallery Building, public installations and other community gatherings.
Through its programs, Basilica Hudson supports the creation, production and presentation of independent arts and culture, and strives to forge experiences that aspire to the scale, grit and beauty of its surroundings. It draws inspiration for its mission and programming from the City of Hudson’s epic history, as well as the region’s artistic legacy and environmental advocacy.
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