Rhinoceros

2022–2023 Ticket Information

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Single Ticket Prices for 2022–2023
  • Preview: Adult/Senior $10, Student $5
  • *Opening Night: Adult $28, Senior $25, Student $15
    (*Enjoy a post show reception with your Opening Night ticket)
  • Evenings: Adult $27, Senior $24, Student $14 
  • Thursday Matinée: Adult $23, Senior $20, Student $14
  • 1/2 Price Mondays: Adult $13.50, Senior $12, Student $7

No performances on Sundays

Rhinoceros

Written by: Eugène IONESCO

Translation by: Martin CRIMP
Directed by: Jake Planinc

February 9–18, 2023

Eugène Ionseco’s parabolic drama Rhinoceros (1959) follows everyman Bérenger as his community is overrun with “rhinoceritis.” As he watches the world change around him, Bérenger must find inspiration and take control of his life. Ionesco’s breakneck masterpiece is an indictment of complacency, extremism, and mob mentality, as well as an invitation to individual action in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

Preview: February 9, 2023
Matinee: February 16, 2023
Evening performances: 7:30pm
Matinee performance: 12:30pm

No performance on Sunday February 12. 


This production contains subject matter and depictions that may be offensive to some audience members. This content is explored in the excellent video interviews created by our dramaturgy team, which can be found on the Dramaturgy: Dig Deeper site. While anti-fascist and anti-racist sentiments were crucial to the inception of Rhinoceros, it is important to acknowledge the way in which the play articulates those themes for a presumed white European audience. You may find additional information about Ionseco’s 'Rhinoceros', at this link .


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All performances at the Timms Centre for The Arts, 112 Street & 87 Avenue.
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