Nowadays Theatre is pleased to invite you to Nostos, the world premiere of a new 75-minute dark comedy by acclaimed Iranian Canadian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, presented as part of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Featuring two dogs and an android observing the lives of two sisters running a dog-sitting business in Toronto, Nostos blends satire, fantasy, political commentary, and dark humour to explore exile, identity, and resilience.

The production runs July 2–11, 2026. We would be delighted to welcome you to Opening Night on July 4 or to any performance during the festival.

To reserve complimentary industry tickets, please complete the form below and select your preferred performance.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Playwright & Director: Mohammad Yaghoubi

Cast: Aida Keykhaii, Mahsa Ershadifar, Niloufar Davari, Paria Heravi, Tina Bararian

Assistant Director & Production Manager: Sara Adham

Lighting Designer & Stage Manager: Rose Mohammadi

Choreographer: Tina Bararian

Set Designer: Amin Shirazi

Sound Designer: Bardia Karbalaei

Poster Designer: Saman Farzaneh

Marketing Team: Bahram Rameh & Negin Moghadardoost

Show Dates:

Performance Schedule

Thursday, July 2, 2026 – 8:00 PM

Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10:00 PM

Sunday, July 5, 2026 – 5:45 PM

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 5:15 PM

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 1:30 PM

Friday, July 10, 2026 – 12:15 PM

Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 6:00 PM

Where:

Michael Young Theatre (Soulpepper Theatre), 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Duration: 75 Minutes