The Yellow Wallpaper

Based on the classic short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, THE YELLOW WALLPAPER follows the story of A Woman who, after showing signs of depression, is subjected to the “rest cure” and pushed into forced isolation by her physician husband. As her long, lonely days stretch on, she becomes increasingly consumed with the sickly yellow wallpaper that covers her bedroom walls, rapidly losing her sense of self and her grasp on reality.

A biting critique on the treatment of women in medicine when it was first published in 1892, the story remains unfortunately relevant today when a staggering 38% of women have reported a mental health decline since the onset of the pandemic, and 40% have said they do not have access to the mental health care they need (BCWHF).

Inspired by the negative impact that COVID-19 has had on those who already suffer from mental illness, this production is set in the historic Campbell House Museum and presents a live performance through artistic use of projections displayed throughout the home.

Audience members are invited to wander the house and experience the show from different perspectives as they interact with unique elements found in each room. The order in which they access the rooms, as well as the time spent with various elements will inform their experience of the play, and of The Woman’s madness – each audience member will be able to have a unique experience of the story. Additionally, a live-streaming experience will be available for audience members to watch from home.

More information: HERE

A Christmas Carol Returns in 2022!

Tickets for 2022’s A Christmas Carol have now SOLD OUT! Thank you for all your support and please follow the link HERE if you would like to be added to the wait list.

After a two-year hiatus, the Three Ships Collective’s immersive and award-winning smash-hit production of A Christmas Carol is back!

Set in the historic and picturesque Campbell House Museum located in the heart of downtown Toronto and brought to life by a stellar cast, this unique theatrical experience invites audience members to step into the world of Victorian England and follow flinty miser Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghostly journey of redemption. A mirthful medley of magic, music, and the macabre, this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story features original scenes, characters, and songs, making it a retelling of the beloved holiday tale unlike any other!

After back-to-back sold out runs in 2018 and 2019 and receiving rave reviews from both the press and public alike, A Christmas Carol is already one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events!

More information: HERE

200th Anniversary Remarks

These remarks were recorded on September 22, 2022 at Campbell House Museum

Speakers:

Blair Bowen, Foundation Chair Councillor

Joe Mihevc, Ward 10

Tony Wight for Vim Kochhar, Project Manager of the house move

Liz Driver, Director/Curator

Toast by Robert Watson, GayAF Comedy

The Disruptors

Four plays! Four nights! It’s going to be a fabulous fall…

The Disruptors is a chance to see new work written and performed by artists you may never have seen before – and some whose work you already know and love. It’s theatre at its best – affordable, approachable and provocative.

Click HERE for more information.

Tereza Zelenkova – The Double Room

October 8 – November 6, 2021

Tereza Zelenkova, Drawing Room, Campbell House, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and Ravestijn
Gallery, Amsterdam

Drawing on mythologies and historical events associated with actual locations, Prague-based artist Tereza Zelenkova creates photographs that are often informed by her interest in literature and local histories, and convey a mysterious, timeless quality. CONTACT invited Zelenkova to create a site-specific installation of her work at Campbell House Museum—built in 1822, an inimitable landmark in Toronto’s urban centre.

Book your visit here: campbellhousemuseum.ca/buy-tickets