Rethinking Good Intentions

This compelling, solo story-telling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone, West Africa in the late 1970s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five years.

Nancy’s journey is both poignant and humorous. With the patience of local mentors, Nancy adjusted to life and the field-work realities of delivering preventive maternal and child health services. The play is filled with stories about initially blundered and then inspired encounters with village chiefs, traditional birth attendants, and subsistence farmers. Village experiences rattled Nancy’s cultural preconceptions, provoked her notions of social privilege, and forever deepened her global connections.

Nancy’s heart-warming and heart-breaking stories about public health work in the villages make audiences laugh and cry. This new play is full of humanity.

Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins.

Credits

Written by - Nancy Edwards

About the Artist

Rethinking Good Intentions is largely based on my memoir (released by Friesen Press in 2022). My love of theatre and my respect for the oral traditions of the Mende people of Sierra Leone inspired me to write this play.

In my retirement from academia, I've turned to stories that connect with hearts and minds. My artistic goal is to bridge cultural divides and explore the bonds of our common humanity through story-telling. I'm thrilled to be the solo performer of my first play. Thanks to those who have provided guidance on my journey of life, public health work, and writing.

Accessibility

Content warnings: Mentions of sensitive topics including slavery and maternal and newborn deaths.

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 - Storytelling
• $0.00
• 22-August 31, 2025
• 60 minutes
• Intrepid Studio
• Fringe Venue 5
• Ages 14+
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  Content warnings: Mentions of sensitive topics including slavery and maternal and newborn deaths. Sensory warnings: None.