First Métis Man of Odesa

First Métis Man of Odesa of Calgary’s Theatre Calgary (Max Bell Theatre) offers a moving true love story that connects audiences to global events. Based on true events, this intimate play follows a pandemic courtship tested by distance, the recent global health crisis and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Award-winning playwright Matthew MacKenzie and acclaimed Ukrainian actor Mariya Khomutova perform their own story on stage, inviting audiences into a deeply personal look at love, separation and resilience. Presented in the Martha Cohen Theatre, this tender and quietly uplifting Canadian work bridges time, distance and borders, opening the season with a powerful, human perspective on world-shaping events.