Northern Arts & Cultural Centre

The Happy Camper Tour
2025-03-22 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
Get ready to embark on a joy-filled journey with the one and only Alex Mackenzie on “The Happy Camper Tour”! With over 100 million views online, Alex has captured the hearts and funny bones of audiences worldwide, and now he’s bringing his infectious laughter to a city near you.

Originally hailing from the small town of Prince George, BC, Mackenzie has now become a true nomad, living life on the road with his dog Finley, in their trusty RV. From coast to coast, Alex is on a mission to spread happiness and laughter to every corner of the country!

Last year, Alex wowed audiences with his debut stand-up comedy special “An Experiment Called Life” which was picked up by Amazon Prime in the US and UK. In Canada it is available on Youtube or Spotify!

Join Alex Mackenzie as he shares uproarious tales from his journey, reflecting on the highs and lows of life on the road and the hilarious escapades that come with living in an RV with a furry friend. Through his unique blend of wit, charm, and feel-good humour, Alex will remind you that laughter truly is the best medicine, and that happiness can be found in the simplest of moments.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the magic of Alex Mackenzie, “The Happy Camper Tour” is a must-see event that will leave you beaming from ear to ear. So gather your friends and family, and come join the caravan of laughter as Alex brings his comedic brilliance to a stage near you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the pure joy and positivity that Alex Mackenzie brings to every performance. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unforgettable memories on “The Happy Camper Tour”!

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Children of God
2025-04-05 19:30
Children of God is must-see theatre for Canadians. Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail

Children of God is a musical about an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario. The story of Rita, a mother who was never let past the school’s gate, and her kids, Tom and Julia, who never knew she came, pushes toward redemption. Children of God offers a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities, celebrating resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Inspired by First Nations music, Corey Payette’s moving score also includes echoes of provocative Broadway masterpieces such as Fun Home and Next to Normal.Children of God takes place in two time periods during the 1950s and 1970s, and is set during a time when it is mandatory by law for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools.Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada.

“It’s an opportunity for our settler allies to experience the story seen through the eyes of an Indigenous family. What would it have been like if it had been your child? Once people put themselves in those shoes, we’re going to see real, lasting change in our communities.”
Corey Payette, playwright

Touring for the first time since 2019, we are thrilled to announce that the award-winning production, Children of God, is coming to Yellowknife at the Northern Arts and Culture Centre in April, 2025. Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational effects of the residential school system, and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada.

This play contains some content that may be triggering for some members of the audience. For content warnings, please contact our box office at boxoffice@naccnt.ca or 867-873-4950.

CELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE AND POWER OF THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SPIRIT

BEHIND THE WORK

Corey Payette is an interdisciplinary storyteller, writer, composer, director in theatre and film. He is a member of the Mattagami First Nations, with French Canadian and Irish ancestry, and lives on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.Known for his deeply moving, large-scale original musical creations, Payette’s work challenges the public’s notion of what musicals can be, inserting Indigenous perspectives and narratives into mainstream spaces, igniting conversations that inspire social change. Payette’s work explores themes of colonization, Indigenous language revitalization, cultural healing, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and the complexity of historic and contemporary Indigenous experiences across music, theatre, and film.

Every once in a while someone as special as Corey Payette comes along with a project as special as this. SARAH GARTON STANLEY

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Seeds of Change: A Choir Concert
2025-04-12 19:00
Choose between a 2:00 PM showing or a 7:00 PM showing.

The Yellowknife Choral Society’s choir concert, “Seeds of Change,” brings Fireweed Children’s Chorus and Aurora Chorealis to the NACC stage. Our musical selections are diverse and swing from the serious to show tunes to outright silly. We hope you’ll get all the “feels” and leave with a song in your heart, inspired by music and its power to help us grow and to sustain us through change. Ticket pricing reflects our hope that you will bring your young families to the matinee at 2:00. There is also an evening performance at 7:00. We bring you about 80 voices enriched by our special guests, Peter Workman (on piano), Pat Braden (on bass) and Norm Glowach (on drums). We’d love to see you!

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We Will Rock You
2025-04-24 19:30, 2025-04-25 19:30, 2025-04-26 19:30, 2025-04-27 14:00, 2025-04-30 19:30, 2025-05-01 19:30, 2025-05-02 19:30, 2025-05-03 19:30
Ptarmigan Ptheatrics is pleased to present WE WILL ROCK YOU, featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more, WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, WE WILL ROCK YOU is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.

After a victorious 12-year reign and having rocked over 7 million people in a record-breaking run, WE WILL ROCK YOU played its final West End performance on May 31, 2014 and achieved the distinction of becoming the longest-running show ever at London’s Dominion Theatre. WE WILL ROCK YOU has been performed in 28 countries around the globe and seen by more than 16 million people.

This performance contains the use of a strobe light.

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Yellowknife Music Festival Showcase
2025-05-06 19:00
This is the capstone event of the Yellowknife Music Festival. Our adjudicators selected performers to highlight the variety of talent that resides in our community.

Admission is by donation at the door of the event.

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Laisse-moi partir de Dominic Paquet
2025-05-07 20:00
Alors que tout le monde attend son nouveau spectacle avec impatience, Dominic Paquet revient sur scène avec Laisse-moi partir, un quatrième oneman-show dans lequel il met le paquet! Unique en son genre, Dominic donne vie à son imaginaire éclaté en créant une variété d’univers et de personnages à travers ses mimiques, ses gestes et ses voix. Que ce soit un élément historique, un comportement, un fait divers ou une banalité du quotidien, tout peut devenir aussi exceptionnel qu’hilarant vu à travers ses yeux. Incapable de réfléchir comme une personne normale, Dominic vous convie à 90 minutes d’éclats de rire qui, en prime, vous laisseront en tête ses nombreuses expressions colorées pour des jours, des semaines, voire des décennies. Aller voir Laisse-moi partir… On l’fait!

As everyone eagerly awaits his new show, Dominic Paquet returns to the stage with Laisse-moi partir, his fourth one-man show, where he goes all out! A unique performer, Dominic brings his vivid imagination to life, creating a variety of universes and characters through his expressions, gestures, and voices. Whether it’s a historical event, a quirky behavior, a news story, or an everyday situation, everything becomes both extraordinary and hilarious through his eyes. Unable to think like a normal person, Dominic invites you to 90 minutes of non-stop laughter, and as a bonus, you’ll find yourself quoting his colorful expressions for days, weeks, even decades to come. Go see Laisse-moi partir… Let’s do it!

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TOKARA & Skyfire Taiko
2025-05-10 19:30
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH

TOKARA was founded in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee. The group has become a strong force in the world of Wadaiko (Taiko Drumming) both in Japan and internationally.

While incorporating arrangements of traditional Taiko pieces into their performance, TOKARA has created an all-new style of Taiko, where electrifying speed and power meet the group’s own arrangements of movement, incorporating dance and the circular fluidity of the Chinese martial arts and aikido.

TOKARA’s new style of Taiko music also brings rhythmic signatures from other cultures around the world to create a jazzy and exciting style of taiko music. TOKARA started its international debut with a six-week coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. and Canada, followed by a two-month tour in 2005, both to critical acclaim and sold-out audiences. TOKARA has since performed as the main attraction in many events, including the Hamanako Hanahaku All-Japan Expo and the Taipei City 120th Anniversary World Music Festival.

Since the group’s inception, TOKARA tours three to four times a year in Asia, the U.S., various countries in Europe, Australia, and India, as well as making regular appearances at some of the top Taiko performances all over Japan.

TOKARA continues the intensive process of continually reinventing new pieces and playing styles in an attempt to further develop the group’s originality. The members of TOKARA also continue to research and study traditional Wadaiko pieces, and to incorporate arrangements of these pieces into their performances.

TOKARA is joined on the NACC stage by Yellowknife’s own Skyfire Taiko.

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Music for Mental Health
2025-05-13 19:30
Ecole Sir John Franklin’s student-led Mental Health Advocacy Group, SJF MAGMA, would like to invite you to Music for Mental Health! This event is held to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. The Music for Mental Health night will feature musical performances by Hughes, Prime Time, Flora and the Fireweeds and Agony of the Leaves. Please join us for a night filled with fun, music, and laughter! All profits go directly towards supporting mental health initiatives in our community.

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A Musical Potpourri
2025-05-21 19:00
Sir John Franklin High School band and choir will present an evening of their favourite music.

Special guests include St Patrick High School’s band and William MacDonald Band Academy.

Admission is by donation at the door.

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FRANCOPHONÎQUEMENT VÔTRE : De la page à la scène
2025-05-23 18:30
🎭«FRANCOPHONÎQUEMENT VÔTRE» : De la page à la scèneUn spectacle poétique et haut en couleur de Jean Pierre Makosso 🌍✨

Sous un baobab magique, entre contes, musique, danse et poésie, partez pour un voyage vibrant à travers les 54 pays d’Afrique en quête d’une langue commune.

Un hommage à la francophonie, aux langues du monde et à la richesse culturelle du continent africain.📣 Tenue colorée ou africaine recommandée !

👉 Écrit, mis en scène et interprété par Jean Pierre Makosso📍Un rendez-vous festif, universel et inoubliable !

Le spectacle sera précédé par un lancement de livres par 3 auteurs francophones.

À propos de l’artiste

Jean Pierre Makosso est un passionné des mots, des récits et de la scène. Originaire du Congo-Brazzaville, il possède une vaste expérience dans le domaine artistique à l’échelle nationale et internationale. Comédien, metteur en scène, conteur, poète et écrivain, il a publié de nombreux ouvrages aux Éditions Dédicaces (Montréal), L’Harmattan et Les Impliqués (France).

Installé en Amérique du Nord depuis 2001, il fonde Makosso Village, une compagnie culturelle qui crée et joue des pièces de théâtre en français et en anglais dans les écoles, collèges et universités au Canada, en France et en Afrique.

Créatif et visionnaire, Jean Pierre Makosso transforme chaque scène en une terre d’histoires, de mémoire et d’espoir. Il vit actuellement en Colombie-Britannique.

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Les Éditions Présence francophone PAGE D’ACCUEIL | Éditions Présence Francophone

Le Collège Nordique Collège Nordique Francophone | Explorez la culture nordique

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Black Girl in Love (With Herself)
2025-05-24 19:30
Speak the unspeakable tings. Black Girl in Love. Finally, someone is going to talk about it!

An uncensored night of true sisterhood and support as we tackle the “taboo” topics of miscarriage, infertility, fibroids and of course, black women and therapy. We will also delve right in and ask the forbidden questions around motherhood, such as, “Do you regret having kids? Are you a good mom? And what do you do when the one glass of wine isn’t enough to deal with your life?” We will have a resourceful, fun, engaging expert panelist and real moms sharing their lives.

The night promises to have you exhaling, laughing, and begging for more.

BEHIND THE WORK

Trey Anthony is a bad-ass Jamaican-British-Canadian, truth-teller, award-winning writer, and wellness expert. She’s the girl to call when you want to turn your inner shame into success! Trey is known as the “Oprah of Canada”, the first Black woman in Canada to have her own prime-time series on a major network.

She is a former writer for OWN, Lionsgate, The Comedy Network, The Women’s Television Network, and Global Television. She is also a contributing writer for Huffington Post and the Toronto Star. Her popular new book, Black Girl in Love (with Herself) has been published by Hay House, the largest self-help publisher in North America.

Her award-winning play, Da Kink in My Hair, received four NAACP awards including Best New Playwright. Da Kink has broken box office sales records in Canada, England, and the United States. It has grossed millions, been critically acclaimed, and was named one of the top ten plays in Canada’s theatrical history. Trey is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and of course wellness, and she is a highly sought-after speaker. She has spoken at Harvard University and NYU and been a guest lecturer and speaker at the University of Massachusetts, the University of Waterloo, McMaster University, and Ryerson University. She’s the recipient of an Eve Ensler Vagina Warrior Award, which recognizes the contributions of dynamic women in the arts. She also has received a Walk of Fame Star in Brampton for her contribution to the arts. She is a recipient of the Harry Jerome Award for the Arts and was recently named one of the top 100 Black women in Canada to watch! Her popular touring theatrical wellness show, Black Girl in Love (with Herself), is a sold-out event every year. Trey is the Rockstar of Wellness for women!

I’m a black girl, trying to navigate a world that doesn’t truly see me… How can you love yourself when the mainstream media barely acknowledges your existence? Trey Anthony

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When Art is Activism
2025-05-25 14:00
In her upcoming talk, award-winning playwright Trey Anthony will delve into the theme “When Art is Activism,” drawing from her rich career and personal journey. With a focus on her acclaimed works, such as “da kink in my hair” and “how black mothers say I love you,” she will explore the transformative power of storytelling in addressing social issues and fostering community. Trey will share insights into how her experiences as a Black woman have shaped her artistic voice, emphasizing the vital role art plays in activism and the importance of representation in the creative landscape. Attendees can expect an inspiring discussion that highlights art’s ability to challenge norms and ignite change.

About Trey

Trey Anthony is a bad-ass Jamaican-British-Canadian, truth-teller, award-winning writer, and wellness expert. She’s the girl to call when you want to turn your inner shame into success! Trey is known as the “Oprah of Canada”, the first Black woman in Canada to have her own prime-time series on a major network.

She is a former writer for OWN, Lionsgate, The Comedy Network, The Women’s Television Network, and Global Television. She is also a contributing writer for Huffington Post and the Toronto Star. Her popular new book, Black Girl in Love (with Herself) has been published by Hay House, the largest self-help publisher in North America.

Her award-winning play, Da Kink in My Hair, received four NAACP awards including Best New Playwright. Da Kink has broken box office sales records in Canada, England, and the United States. It has grossed millions, been critically acclaimed, and was named one of the top ten plays in Canada’s theatrical history. Trey is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and of course wellness, and she is a highly sought-after speaker. She has spoken at Harvard University and NYU and been a guest lecturer and speaker at the University of Massachusetts, the University of Waterloo, McMaster University, and Ryerson University. She’s the recipient of an Eve Ensler Vagina Warrior Award, which recognizes the contributions of dynamic women in the arts. She also has received a Walk of Fame Star in Brampton for her contribution to the arts. She is a recipient of the Harry Jerome Award for the Arts and was recently named one of the top 100 Black women in Canada to watch! Her popular touring theatrical wellness show, Black Girl in Love (with Herself), is a sold-out event every year. Trey is the Rockstar of Wellness for women!

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Opera Stars
2025-05-31 19:00
Local artists and guest performers will bring the songs and stories of the great operas to life! Join us for a fun filled evening of music that will have something for everyone. From Vivaldi to Bridgerton – we sing it all!

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Welcome to New York: The Big Apple!
2025-06-06 18:00, 2025-06-07 13:00, 2025-06-08 17:00
SENIOR SHOW

Bella Dance Academy takes to the NACC stage to celebrate all things NYC! Dance with us as we take our audience through Times Square, down 42nd Street, and into the theatres of Broadway!

As a reminder, our Junior Performance includes these classes: Preliminary Ballet, Primary Ballet, Kinder Acro, All Combo Classes, Mini Movement 3, Hippity Hop, Bella Beats Development Team, Showcase TeamOur Senior Performance includes all remaining classes.

Tickets go on sale May 1st at noon.

Click here to see the listing for the Junior showing.

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Welcome to New York: The LITTLE Apple!
2025-06-07 17:00, 2025-06-08 13:00
JUNIOR SHOW

Bella Dance Academy takes to the NACC stage to celebrate all things NYC! Dance with us as we take our audience through Times Square, down 42nd Street, and into the theatres of Broadway!

As a reminder, our Junior Performance includes these classes: Preliminary Ballet, Primary Ballet, Kinder Acro, All Combo Classes, Mini Movement 3, Hippity Hop, Bella Beats Development Team, Showcase TeamOur Senior Performance includes all remaining classes.

Tickets go on sale May 1st at noon.

Click here to see the listing for the Senior showing.

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CBC Radio’s The Debaters
2025-06-14 19:00
Now in its 19th season on CBC Radio One, The Debaters is the hit show where comics go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by Steve Patterson, international headliner and two-time winner of Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up, The Debaters is a combustible mix of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad-libs.The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition with the live audience picking the winners. Each show will feature three unique debates.

Please note this show will be taped for radio.

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Kiuryaq
2025-09-19 19:30, 2025-09-20 19:30
Presented by

A Production By

Never whistle at the Northern Lights. They will come down and get you. They will play soccer with your head. They are also ancestors calling you home. Kiuryaq is ‘Aurora Borealis’ in the Western Arctic Inuvialuit language of Inuvialuktun, in reference to their bright colours.

Kiuryaq is an immersive circumpolar theatre performance that explores our relationship with the Northern Lights. It is a multi-disciplinary piece created in collaboration with sound composers, digital media artists, and theatre artists from Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada, Greenland, Sápmi territory and Alaska.

We follow these northern stories of connection that inspire us through the aurora borealis, or kiuryaq in Inuvialuktun. These stories – frightening, spiritual, epic and playful – are situated in our memories of then and experiences of now. All are held in our vast cosmologies, converging in ways that could not have imagined when this journey began.

Kiuryaq is about two siblings born in the North, an older sister and a younger brother. One is taken down south by a forced adoption and raised with no knowledge of their place of birth, the other is raised under the Aurora with their grandparents. Under the ancestral connection of the Northern Lights, choices are made that change both their realities.

Kiuryaq is a transformative performance work which brings the circumpolar region together to share wisdom, warnings and humour to all those who are curious. In form, Kiuryaq blends theatre, with three performers embodying multiple roles; concert, featuring original music played by a live string quartet; and film, with expansive, immersive projections.

Creative Team

Producers: Akpik Theatre & TheaturtleDirector: Reneltta ArlukMusic Director: Carmen BradenWriters: Reneltta Arluk, Rawdna Carita Eira, Alon NashmanDramaturgy: Christopher MorrisCultural Envoy: Rawdna Carita EiraPerformers: Julia Ulayok Davis, Salik Lennert, Elin OskalChoreographer: Fia GrogonoTechnical Director: Jessica HanProduction Manager: Kayleigh SandomirskyStage Management: Ashley ReesLighting Design: Itai ErdalCostume & Props Design: Jay HavensComposer | Sound Designer: Carmen BradenLive Performance and Recording: Dior Quartet (Noa Sarid, Joanne Yesol Choi, Yuri Santos, Tobias Elser, Jacob Clewell, Caleb Georges) Set Design | Illustrator: Hailey VerbonacVideo Design: Chimerik 似不像Digital Content: Davis Heslep & Barry BilinskyVideo Dramaturgy: Barry BilinskyCollaborating Filmmakers: Riddle Films & Cabin ProductionsImage Design: Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic DesignNew Media/Projection Design Support Team: Chimerik 似不像New Media/Projection Design Collaborator: Vanka SalimNew Media/Projection Design Consultant & Facilitator: Sammy Chien-MacCaullProjection Technical Consultant: Cody DysonLive Sound Technician: Mike Auty

https://vimeo.com/1037889251?fl=pl&fe=vl

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Grease Sing-A-Long
2025-09-25 19:30
As the sun-kissed summer of 1958 draws to a close, Danny, a sweet American boy, and Sandy, a wholesome exchange student, exchange vows of everlasting devotion and part ways, seemingly forever. However, an unexpected change of plans reunites the young dreamers at the bustling Rydell High for the new term; only, this year, something has changed. Once the cute boy next door, Danny is revealed to be the cocky leader of the riotous T-Birds greaser gang, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

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Kick-Ass Love: An Evening with Trevor Kasteel
2025-10-03 19:00
COURAGE + SUFFERING = RESILIENCE

Join Northern builder, father, and mental health advocate Trevor Kasteel for the official launch of his debut book, podcast, and speaker series, Kick-Ass Love, on the two-year anniversary of the public breakdown that changed his life. Trevor chose courage over silence. This evening of storytelling and conversation promises to inspire, provoke thought, and even make you laugh.

In a world where men are told to man up, take the pain, and stay silent, Trevor shares his raw, transformative journey with unflinching honesty. For decades, Trevor carried a devastating secret, fighting the invisible weight of complex trauma while contributing to his community as a city councillor and building his successful construction business. When the fires of summer 2023 triggered another mental health crisis for him, Trevor faced a critical choice: his business or his life. He chose life.

“I had to choose my business or my life—I chose me.”

Trevor’s story dismantles the myth that vulnerability is weakness, instead showing that truth-seeking and truth-telling can be acts of self-leadership and strength.

This intimate evening celebrates the release of Trevor’s personal Kick-Ass Love Formula: Suffering + Courage = Resilience, which he describes as a detailed blueprint for reclaiming oneself after trauma—how to face the pain, tell the truth, and heal. Also launching this evening are Season One of Trevor’s Kick-Ass Love podcast and his new speaker series.

The evening is more than entertainment; it is a firepit of connection and community, where we tell the truth to each other without looking away.

“You are not your suffering; you are your resilience,” says Kasteel. “This book, this brand, this podcast—it’s not just my story. It’s proof that true courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the willingness to walk into it—and to heal.”

Experience an honest conversation about resilience, breaking cycles of shame, and choosing healing over hiding. Be a part of the launch! Come and celebrate the launch of Kick-Ass Love with us. Meet Trev, grab a book, and discover your own courage and resilience.

This event is being streamed online.

Creative Team

Author, Storyteller: Trevor Kasteel

Podcast Co-host: Tina Overbury

Books will be available for sale via Kindle (online) and on-site.

LINK TO TREVOR’S GOFUNDME Campaign

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