Unity (1918)
| Unity (1918) | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Kevin Kerr |
| Characters | Beatrice, Sissy, Sunna, Hart, Michael, Glen, Mary, Rose, Doris, Stan |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Spanish flu pandemic |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Unity, Saskatchewan, during the Spanish flu pandemic |
| Premiere | |
| Date premiered | 2001 |
| Place premiered | Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia |
Unity (1918) is a play by Canadian playwright Kevin Kerr. The play won the 2002 Governor General's Award for English-language drama.[1] The play was published by Talonbooks.[2]
Synopsis
Set in Unity, Saskatchewan near the end of World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic brings the town to a paranoid halt. Caught up in the strife are sisters Beatrice and Sissy, as well as their friend Mary.
Awards and nominations
Along with the Governor General's Award, the play also won two Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, including the Sydney J. Risk Award for emerging playwright.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia - Kerr, Kevin". www.canadiantheatre.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ "Unity (1918) » Books » Talonbooks". talonbooks.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ "Unity (1918) » Books » Talonbooks". talonbooks.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ "Emerging Playwright – Jessie Richardson Awards – Sydney J. Risk Foundation". sydneyriskfoundation.org. Retrieved 2026-05-08.