Three Women of Swatow

Three generations of Chinese-Canadian women come together to resolve a bloody situation in this darkly comedic drama from one of the rising stars of Canadian theatre.

Only a few performances remain—Three Women of Swatow ends this week. Get your tickets now!

Time 90 minutes (no intermission)

Ticket Prices from $22 to $68

Adult $68
Senior 60+ $58
30 & Under $30
Preview Adult $51
Preview Senior 60+ $43
Preview 30 & Under $22

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Performances with French surtitles on Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM.

Three Women of Swatow

Written by Chloé Hung

Directed by Sophie Gee

With Shiong-En Chan, Qianna MacGilchrist, and Julie Tamiko Manning

Dark humour, sharp wit, and family secrets collide in Three Women of Swatow, a gripping exploration of generational legacies from acclaimed playwright Chloé Hung. When Mother accidentally kills her husband, the stage is set for a fierce and wickedly funny confrontation as three generations of Chinese-Canadian women come together to clean up the mess—literally and figuratively.

Bringing to light the complexities of family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the scars left by cycles of abuse, the play blends suspense, absurdity, and poignancy as it tells the dynamic story of these three unique women. An all-star cast featuring Shiong-En Chan, Qianna MacGilchrist, and Julie Tamiko Manning bring the characters’ pain, sorrow, and biting sense of humour to thrilling life.

With its sharp dialogue and unflinching storytelling, Three Women of Swatow is a play that confronts difficult truths with care and comedy. Whether it’s confronting the violence of the past or the inescapable ties of family, the play asks: can these women break the cycle, or are they destined to repeat it?

About the Playwright

Chloé Hung, a remarkable new voice in Canadian theatre, has quickly gained recognition for her bold storytelling and unique voice. In 2023, she was honoured with the prestigious IAMA Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting commission, an accolade supported by none other than powerhouse Hollywood producer Shonda Rhimes. Her fearless exploration of complex themes and her ability to blend dark humour with emotional depth have cemented her status as a rising star, not just in Canada but on the international stage.

Three Women of Swatow was commissioned and developed by Tarragon Theatre, Richard Rose Artistic Director, and first produced at Tarragon in March 2020.

“A riotous yet sharp-witted exploration of three generations of Chinese-Canadian women entangled in blood, blades, and buried family legacies.”

— Genevieve PM Roy, Mountain Lake PBS

“The performances are outstanding! […]They give each portrayal its own distinctive quality, showing the strength emerging from tragedy.”

— Yolande Ramsay, Curtains Up!

“The performances were masterful and at times quite hilarious”

— Anna Fuerstenberg, Montreal Rampage

“The performers maintain a scrappy, aggressive, and wild energy, and their ability to control this fierce aspect of their characters is one of the reasons to see the show.”

— Joe Szekeres, Our Theatre Voice