#FIRSTLOOK: TRANSCEN|DANCE PROJECT PRESENT RETURN OF “OPHIS”

Transcen|Dance Project, the company behind the sold-out productions Eve of St. George and A Grimm Night, is bringing back its two-time Dora-nominated immersive show Ophis this January at The Great Hall.

We’d love to have you join us for the exclusive media preview on Thursday, January 8, 2026 ahead of the public run from January 9–18, 2026.

Named after the Greek word for “serpent,” Ophis reimagines the myth of Medusa through movement, music, and mythology, a powerful, immersive experience where audiences don masks and explore four floors of The Great Hall, uncovering hidden scenes and intimate performances that lead to an all-new finale.

Julia and the entire TranscenDance Project team are thrilled to be remounting Ophis and making it even fuller and more dynamic this season, with new scenes, more one-on-one interactions with the cast and extra details added to the set.

This season also marks the exciting return of cast member Sam Darius, who plays Poseidon. Sam joins the remount fresh off a stint in London, where he performed in Cabaret in the West End and appeared as a dancer in the newest Wicked: For Good.

More here.

#FIRSTLOOK: TRANSCEN|DANCE PROJECT PRESENT “OPHIS”

Transcen|Dance Project present Ophis (Greek for Serpent), running from April 4-13, 2025, at The Great Hall in Toronto, reimagines the myth of Medusa through a seductive and powerful lens. Guests are invited to don masks and roam the four levels of The Great Hall, each offering a unique, interactive experience that immerses the audience in the myth of Medusa, culminating in a bold and unexpected ending.

In this daring retelling, Medusa is no longer a victim of a curse but a symbol of empowerment and resilience. Audiences will journey through love, vulnerability, and self-discovery while exploring themes of power, transformation, and sexuality. This production challenges traditional narratives with a modern twist and invites viewers to confront identity and power dynamics.

The show runs on the following dates:

Friday, April 4 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, April 6 at 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 pm

Friday, April 11 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm

Sunday, April 13 at 8:00 pm

Tickets are on sale now, with general admission starting at $65, VIP at $105, and Behind the Curtain experiences from $160. For more details about the show and to get tickets, visit Transcen|Dance Project

#FIRSTLOOK: TRANSCENDANCE PRESENT “DRACULA”

Equal parts unnerving and seductive, Eve of St. George is a voyeuristic and immersive recreation of Bram Stoker’s chilling tale of Dracula, scored by award-winning Canadian composer Owen Belton. 

Upon arrival, guests don masks and are set free to roam the four levels of The Great Hall, re-imagined as a gothic Victorian setting for the stories of 16 characters to unfold. 

Each patron decides their own path for the evening by choosing to follow a character, riffling through their personal effects as they travel through the building, or remaining in one room to watch what unfolds — and perhaps even personally interacting with a character. 

Described by The Toronto Star as “a wonderful, disorienting, ethereal evening of immersive dance theatre” and “luxurious evening entertainment,” Eve of St. George is similar to NYC’s acclaimed Sleep No More, and Transcen|Dance Project was the first to bring this type of interactive theatrical experience to Toronto.

Eve of St. George debuted as the first of its kind in Toronto with a sold-out run in 2018 and 2019. This re-mounting of the production will be Toronto’s last opportunity to see Transcen|Dance Project’s Eve of St. George.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

About Transcen|Dance Project

Transcen|Dance Project is a Toronto-based company looking to stretch the boundaries within the Toronto dance community and create a new environment for audiences to experience art and live performance. Founded in 2015 by former Canadian dancer, Julia Cratchley, who trained as a contemporary dancer at the illustrious Arts Umbrella in Vancouver and danced as a freelance dancer across North America.

#FIRSTLOOK: “A GRIMM NIGHT” COMING TO THE GREAT HALL IN TORONTO

Inspired by the Brothers Grimm stories, Transcen|Dance Project‘s A Grimm Night will welcome guests at The Great Hall to interact with the mystery, enchantment and tragedy of our most beloved fairy tales. This experience favours the bold and the curious – guests are encouraged to muster up courage as they investigate, explore and uncover the fantastical, the shocking and the unexpected. 

Tickets are now available here and the show runs from March 31st- April 9th, 2023.