Events

Mass for Shut-Outs is a multidisciplinary performance that plays with the shape of a Catholic mass to ask new questions, challenge old stories, and dismantle the gatekeepers’ fortress. Written and performed by Tanya Davis, with musical support from Carlie Howell, Mass for Shut-Outs is a rousing and poetic take on Sunday service, with orature, music, and opportunities for play and communion.

It features verse dressed as prayer, monologue mimicking homily, joyful singalong, and sombre reflection. It is designed for those of us on the spiritual fringes, who also seek meaning and connection, even while being historically shut out of—or disinterested in—traditional communities of faith, their liturgy, and their institutions.

Mass for Shut-Outs is a shout out to anyone grappling with the complexity of faith, the inconsistency of awe, and the politics of organized religion. It is for atheists seeking connection, agnostics asking questions, and believers kindly curious about other people’s gods.

About Found Festival
Found Festival gathers local, regional, and national artists in Edmonton for one summer week to celebrate the ways art can create unforgettable moments in our community. At its heart, Found Festival aims to make all disciplines more accessible in our city by placing it where communities naturally gather.

Mass for Shut-Outs is a multidisciplinary performance that plays with the shape of a Catholic mass to ask new questions, challenge old stories, and dismantle the gatekeepers’ fortress. Written and performed by Tanya Davis, with musical support from Carlie Howell, Mass for Shut-Outs is a rousing and poetic take on Sunday service, with orature, music, and opportunities for play and communion.

It features verse dressed as prayer, monologue mimicking homily, joyful singalong, and sombre reflection. It is designed for those of us on the spiritual fringes, who also seek meaning and connection, even while being historically shut out of—or disinterested in—traditional communities of faith, their liturgy, and their institutions.

Mass for Shut-Outs is a shout out to anyone grappling with the complexity of faith, the inconsistency of awe, and the politics of organized religion. It is for atheists seeking connection, agnostics asking questions, and believers kindly curious about other people’s gods.

About Victoria Playhouse
Nestled in the picturesque seaside village of Victoria-by-the-Sea, the Playhouse has been a cornerstone of Island cultural life for over four decades. Known for its warm atmosphere and high-calibre programming, the venue offers audiences a uniquely close connection to artists—just steps from the stage. A visit to the Playhouse is easily paired with a broader Island experience: red sand beaches, acclaimed culinary destinations, artisan shops, and the relaxed pace that defines Prince Edward Island.

Acclaimed Canadian artist Jenn Grant invites audiences into an unforgettable new world with Cradled by the Waves, a groundbreaking live tour that transforms her forthcoming album, Queen of the Strait, into a stunning multimedia performance blending music, film, theatre, and dance. Grant’s most personal work to date, Queen of the Strait draws from her childhood in Prince Edward Island and the timeless pull of the Atlantic. The live experience reimagines those songs in motion – a moving meditation on grief, transformation, and the beauty of beginning again.

Each show is an immersive, cinematic experience featuring a live band, curated film sequences, and interpretive movement. Together, these elements create a dreamlike landscape where the songs flow seamlessly into one another.

Co-created with a celebrated team of collaborators including producers Daniel Ledwell and Joshua Van Tassel, Irish director Julie Kelleher, and cinematographer Daniel Grant, Cradled by the Waves invites audiences to reflect on love, loss, and the fragility of life through a communal and deeply emotional lens.

Cradled by the Waves will tour select Canadian cities in 2026. Step through the Portal and be part of a shared moment that blurs the line between audience and artist – a living, breathing work of art that changes with every performance.

*Coproduced by Jenn Grant, Blue Grace Music, and the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund.

Acclaimed Canadian artist Jenn Grant invites audiences into an unforgettable new world with Cradled by the Waves, a groundbreaking live tour that transforms her forthcoming album, Queen of the Strait, into a stunning multimedia performance blending music, film, theatre, and dance. Grant’s most personal work to date, Queen of the Strait draws from her childhood in Prince Edward Island and the timeless pull of the Atlantic. The live experience reimagines those songs in motion – a moving meditation on grief, transformation, and the beauty of beginning again.

Each show is an immersive, cinematic experience featuring a live band, curated film sequences, and interpretive movement. Together, these elements create a dreamlike landscape where the songs flow seamlessly into one another.

Co-created with a celebrated team of collaborators including producers Daniel Ledwell and Joshua Van Tassel, Irish director Julie Kelleher, and cinematographer Daniel Grant, Cradled by the Waves invites audiences to reflect on love, loss, and the fragility of life through a communal and deeply emotional lens.

Cradled by the Waves will tour select Canadian cities in 2026. Step through the Portal and be part of a shared moment that blurs the line between audience and artist – a living, breathing work of art that changes with every performance.

*Coproduced by Jenn Grant, Blue Grace Music, and the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund.