City of Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Playwright: Edited by Mikaela Dyke, Interviews Conducted by Eliot Leyton
Director: Dahlia Katz
Cast: Mikaela Dyke

A powerful exploration of the plight of fluorspar miners in 1960’s Newfoundland. Mikaela Dyke performs, verbatim, archived interviews of those courageous men and women as they grieve the devastation of their bodies and their community. Dying Hard sheds light on the human struggle to survive the ravages of industrial carnage.

Best in Venue – Halifax Fringe 2010
Best Performance – London Fringe Festival 2010
Best Female Performance – The Beat Magazine, London, ON 2010

“This isn’t an easy piece of theatre, for the actor or the audience, but it’s one that defines the term must-see.” – Peter Janes, Theatre in London

“I challenge you to see this show without being deeply touched by its story and by Dyke’s amazing performance.” – Kate Watson, The Coast, Halifax

“The theatrical experience is brief but intense, if not stilling on occasion. It is an evening you will not soon forget.” – Gordon Jones, The Telegram, St. John’s

Genre: Drama / Storytelling / Physical Theatre / Verbatim
Rating: General Audience (Ages 12+, Educational Topics, Solo Performance, Social Issues)

Length: 60 minutes
Tickets: $ 12.00

NOTE: Must have a Fringe Button, along with your ticket, to be admitted into the show (see our website for further details).