Strife
Written By Matthew Mackenzie
World Premiere
A Punctuate! Theatre presentation in association with Tarragon Theatre
April 7 - 26, 2026

Monique, a tough and tenacious oil patch worker, is reeling from the brutal murder of her brother Nathan, an Indigenous climate activist. His violent death leaves Monique at a crossroads.

As she wrestles with her grief, Monique is plagued by a recurring dream in which she reconstructs Nathan’s bones from an owl pellet. This enigmatic vision is guided by the Owl, a spectral presence that is both a harbinger of sudden change and a conduit for spirits with unfinished business.

Tense, poetic, and deeply visceral, ‘Strife’ is a powerful reflection on loss, resilience, and the battle between hope and vengeance.