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New headshots from the incomparable @dahliakatz taken in Toronto, Canada by @jesselavercombe

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13 days ago

Running at Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius until May 24 then, onto Kingston, Ontario in the fall.

The energy around this production is like nothing I’ve experienced before. So much gratitude for everyone who put their heart and talent and generosity into this project. 💚

📸: @dahliakatz taken in Theatre Aquarius by @jesselavercombe

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3 months ago

Meet the incredible cast of ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ the new musical featuring the songs of The Tragically Hip.

Hamilton audiences will be the first to experience the world premiere at Theatre Aquarius beginning April 22, 2026.

🎟️ 🔗 in bio

#hamont #thetragicallyhip taken in Theatre Aquarius by @jesselavercombe

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4 months ago

Anchored by a sweeping love story, ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ is a thrilling new musical featuring the music of The Tragically Hip.

Set in 2002, an exiled journalist falls for a small-town record store owner — but when circumstances change, their love is tested across continents.

These photos — captured during a recent script workshop at the @mirvishproductions Rehearsal Studios — are your first look at the creative team:

🟡Songs by The Tragically Hip @thetragicallyhip

🟡Book by Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe
@ahmedmoneka @jesselavercombe

🟡Directed by Mary Francis Moore
@maryfrancismoore

🟡Orchestrations & Music Supervision by Bob Foster
@bobfoster231

🟡Choreography by Marc Kimelman
@kimelman

➡️🎫Hamilton audiences will be the first to experience the world premiere beginning April 22, 2026.

‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ is developed in partnership with:

⚪️Thousand Islands Playhouse @thousandislandsplayhouse
⚪️With support from the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts National Creation Fund
@nac.Can
⚪️Further developed at The Creative School Chrysalis at Toronto Metropolitan University
@torontomet

⚪️Season Sponsors: Jane and Michael Schwenger
⚪️Title Sponsors: Effort Trust
⚪️Media Presenting Sponsor: CHCH
⚪️Hospitality Sponsor: Next Steps Planning with IPC Securities @nextstepsplanning
⚪️Marketing Support provided by Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund @ocaf_lefonds

📸 @dahliakatz

1. Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe
2. Rebecca Auerbach, Ali Momen
3. Bob Foster & Richard Evans
4. Michael Rubinoff & Mary Francis Moore
5. Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe by @jesselavercombe

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5 months ago

Delighted to be part of ‘Honey Bunch’ - the new film from Madeleine Sims-Fewer & Dusty Mancinelli (my fourth film with those crazy cats) now streaming on Crave 🇨🇦 and Shudder/AMC+ 🇺🇸! by @jesselavercombe

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5 months ago

Only a few more chances to see KING GILGAMESH 👑 at Soulpepper, we close on SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th! Use code ARABICJAZZ for $35 TICKETS 🎟️ taken in Soulpepper Theatre Company by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

LAST WEEK TO CATCH @gilgameshlive ON NOW until October 5th!!!
Get your tickets before they're gone! And if you want a little more insight into the show and it's creators tune into episode 89 on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts!!!
Had a blast chatting with @ahmedmoneka & @jesselavercombe taken in Soulpepper Theatre Company by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

We are still buzzing from opening night! If the rest of the run is gonna be like this, Toronto is in for a treat!
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Don’t worry if you missed it, the party continues until October 5th and our code ARABICJAZZ will get you $35 tickets to ANY SHOW of your choice. We’ll see you there! taken in Soulpepper Theatre Company by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

These suits are getting a lot of use lately…. from one red carpet to the next - we are so grateful to have been a part of the magic that is #TIFF … King Gilgamesh, next! by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

✨ The wait is over — King Gilgamesh opens TONIGHT! ✨

The Dora Award-winning, music-charged epic returns with Ahmed Moneka and his Juno-nominated Arabic Jazz band, fusing ancient myth, modern friendship, and unstoppable rhythm.

King Gilgamesh is on stage for three weeks only. Don't miss the most joyful night you'll have at the theatre this fall. 🎶

🎟️ LINK IN BIO 🎟️

KING GILGAMESH
Created by Seth Bockley, Jesse LaVercombe, and Ahmed Moneka
Directed by Seth Bockely
Performed by Jesse LaVercombe and Ahmed Moneka
A Soulpepper and TRIA Theatre Co-Production

Band: Waleed Abdulhamid, Jessica Deutsch, Demetri Petsalakis, Max Senitt, Selcuk Suna

Set/Lighting Designer: Lorenzo Savoini
Sound Designer: Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski
Sound Engineer: Fote Vasilevski
Dramaturg: Guillermo Verdecchia

Stage Manager: Emilie Aubin
Assistant Stage Manager: Evan Reid

📸: Dahlia Katz by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

Opening Night is only a few hours away - here are some wise words from our director, Seth, about what makes this iteration of Gilgamesh different (and better) than the rest! taken in Soulpepper Theatre Company by @jesselavercombe

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10 months ago

Thank you @the_wholenote for the kind words! Come see KING GILGAMESH - at Soulpepper until October 5th. Use code ARABICJAZZ for $35 Tickets until the 21st! by @jesselavercombe

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