Theatre Aquarius and The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre are proud to present a new production of Nick Green’s critically acclaimed play Casey and Diana. Initially commissioned by the Stratford Festival of Canada, Casey and Diana is inspired by Princess Diana’s historic visit to Toronto’s Casey House in 1991. The original production played to sold-out houses at The Stratford Festival and Soulpepper Theatre in Toronto, garnering rave reviews and winning the Toronto Theatre Critics Choice Award 2024 for Best New Canadian Play.
This potent and moving drama by Nick Green vividly captures a moment when a rebel Princess, alongside less famous caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of the AIDS pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.
Casey and Diana stars Gregory Prest as Thomas (The Bidding War at Crow’s Theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire at Soulpepper, The Inheritance at Canadian Stage, and Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Mirvish) and Catherine Wreford as Diana (Winner of CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada; 42nd Street, Oklahoma on Broadway; 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway Tour). In 2013, Catherine was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and was given 2-6 years to live. Undeterred, Catherine defied the odds and embraced her true calling as a performer. Her triumph on Season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada, alongside her best friend Craig Ramsay, amplified her mission to find a cure for brain cancer. She is a living testament to the indomitable human spirit, an unwavering advocate for life, and an empowering voice encouraging us all to “run your own amazing race.”
Casey and Diana at Theatre Aquarius and The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre welcomes the director of the original production, Andrew Kushnir, who returns to direct a new production with Joshua Quinlan designing the set and costumes, Logan Cracknel designing the lights and Ashley Au designing the sound and composing the music.
Casey and Diana – 2025 Performances
Theatre Aquarius
February 19 – March 8, 2025
Tickets: www.theatreaquarius.org
Box Office: 905-522-7529
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
March 19 – April 12, 2025
Tickets: www.royalmtc.ca
Box Office: 204-942-6537
Casey and Diana by Nick Green
CAST
Alicia Johnston as Pauline
Noah Beemer as Andre
Sharon Bajer as Marjorie
Gloria Mampuya as Vera
Catherine Wreford as Diana
CREATIVE TEAM
Andrew Kushnir (Director)
Nick Green (Playwright)
Joshua Quinlan (Set & Costume Designer)
Logan Cracknell (Lighting Designer)
Ashley Au (Composer & Sound Designer)
Tara Rosling (Assistant Director)
Geoff Scovell (Fight Director)
Rebecca Cuthbertson (Dialect Coach)
Michael Hart (Stage Manager)
Samantha Desiree (Assistant Stage Manager)
Brianna Unger (Apprentice Stage Manager)
