While the residents of Arendelle are dealing with their own winter challenges on Neptune Theatre’s Fountain Hall Stage, over on the Scotiabank Stage, L’nu fire keepers are protecting a single ember through the harshest conditions of winter in Mi’kma’ki in the world premiere of Winter Moons.
It’s a journey through our history and our cosmos, and it shows us what it means to carry warmth and life even in the coldest times. – shalan joudry
Produced by Nestuita’si Storytelling in partnership with the Prismatic Arts Festival and presented by Neptune Theatre, Winter Moons invites audiences on a “journey through cultural teachings and winter hardships of L’nu fire keepers who carry out ceremonies and stories through the coldest months.”
The dance-theatre hybrid weaves legends, star stories, and contemporary and traditional dance in a blend of storytelling, dance, and culture, where survival depends on resilience and community during the winter months. It culminates in a celebration to honour the return of spring.
“Winter Moons tells a story of our people’s deep-rooted connection to the land and each other, as well as the endurance it takes to survive together,” says director shalan joudry in a media release. “It’s a journey through our history and our cosmos, and it shows us what it means to carry warmth and life even in the coldest times.”
Winter Moons continues at Neptune Theatre’s Scotiabank Stage (1593 Argyle St, Halifax) until November 24, 2024. Visit neptunetheatre.com for tickets and information.