Water People

When the system fails, Beth begins caring for her aging disabled mother. It seemed the right thing to do at the time. But an ill-intentioned social worker, an estranged sibling, a high maintenance cat - and the woman in the mirror - are now “writing” the story that is defining Beth’s life. Water People is a heartfelt expression of one woman’s struggle to provide her mother with a life of dignity while keeping her own dreams alive. Ellen Arrand is an award-winning playwright and published novelist.

**** “a wonderfully delicate monologue that’s as engaging and compelling as it is lovingly layered… “Water People” dips into Dylan Thomas-like territory… it’s hard not to be captivated by the simplest details as we 'listen with the third ear, the ear of the heart' ”. Check the Program (Victoria)

**** “an important show that pulls back the curtain on the realities of what happens to us all as we age” Edmonton Journal

No latecomers after the show begins.

Credits

Created/written by - Ellen Arrand

About the Artist

Ellen Arrand is a published novelist - Public Works; Private Souls (Beach Holme) & Hotel Abundancia (Ekstasis Editions), short story writer (various literary magazines), and Playwright – The Bridge, Bear Me Stiffly Up & Trutch Street Women (the latter two published by Ekstasis), and Water People. She studied playwriting during her Master of Fine Arts program (Guelph University) with Judith Thompson and Marilyn Bowering. Trutch Street Women was a finalist in the Canadian National Playwriting Competition (2005). Ellen’s plays have been produced both by Theatre Inconnu (Victoria). and Theatre One (Nanaimo) with Ellen performing in nearly all the productions.

Accessibility

Content warnings: None.

Sensory warnings: None.

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Important Fringe Information:

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100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales.

All tickets have a $2.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $4 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival.

No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com).

All shows start on time. Depending on the show, latecomers may not be seated.

Masks are recommended.

• Event Types - Dramedy
• $0.00
• 21-August 31, 2025
• 60 minutes
• Intrepid Studio
• Fringe Venue 5
• Ages 16+
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  Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None.