The Flin Flon Cowboy on now at Theatre Passe Muraille

Theatre Passe Muraille, in co-production with Flin Flon Cowboy Collective and in association with Why Not Theatre, has brought the World Premiere of The Flin Flon Cowboy, a new autobiographical musical that brings the remarkable life of Ken Harrower to the stage. The Flin Flon Cowboy is an unflinching exploration of identity, freedom, and the power of love, featuring original songs by Ken Harrower and Johnny Spence performed live alongside a country band. Directed by co-creator Erin Brandenburg, this deeply personal theatrical experience runs until November 2, 2024.

Ken Harrower, a disabled artist and singer who identifies as gay, takes the audience on a journey from his early years in the small town of Flin Flon, Manitoba, through the challenges of growing up with a disability and within the foster care system. Refusing to be constrained by societal expectations, Ken escapes the prairies and finds his true home within Toronto’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. His last show, Access Me, was a testament to his artistry, earning nominations for 3 Dora Awards, including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble and Outstanding New Play, and winning Best Direction.

The Flin Flon Cowboy has been developed over the past five years by Ken Harrower, Erin Brandenburg, Johnny Spence, and The Flin Flon Cowboy Collective, a collaboration of award-winning theatre artists and musicians dedicated to bringing Ken Harrower’s extraordinary life story to the stage with support from TPM’s Buzz In-Development Series, Workman Arts’ Rendezvous with Madness Festival and Slaight Theatre Creation Residency at Banff.

Tickets are available at https://www.passemuraille.ca.

Press release provided by B-Rebel Communications