Graphic by Vithória Konzen Dill
The Salty Scent of Home
October 9-18, 2025
Director & Creator: Yasmine Kandil
This powerful and celebratory theatre performance brings to life the stories of six newcomer immigrants and refugees, capturing their journeys as they navigate the challenges and embrace the rewards of immigration and settlement. Interwoven with these personal stories are poignant and lyrical poems inspired by the migratory patterns of birds—symbolizing freedom, resilience and tenacity. This production is a moving tribute to the strength found in community and the universal desire to find a place to call home.
The performance runs 90-minutes with no intermission.
A SSHRC-funded performance.
Yasmine Kandil, Creator & Director
Dr. Yasmine Kandil is a dynamic theatre practitioner and academic specializing in applied theatre and community-based performance. With a focus on storytelling as a tool for empowerment, she has worked extensively with marginalized communities, using theatre to amplify their voices and foster social change. Originally from Egypt, Kandil brings a global perspective to her work, blending diverse cultural narratives with innovative theatrical practices. She has collaborated on numerous projects that explore themes of identity, migration and resilience. Currently, as a professor, researcher and new UVic Department of Theatre Chair, Yasmine continues to inspire through her creative and scholarly contributions to the transformative power of theatre.
Show Dates
Performances
Tuesday to Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Tickets
Subscription packages are available now.
Single Tickets for this show are available on September 29.
Charge by phone: 250-721-8000
or in person at the Phoenix Box Office
(online ticket purchases are not available)
- Friday & Saturday: $34
- Wednesday & Thursday: $30
- Cheap Tuesday: $18
- Student Rush Tickets: $20
30 minutes before each show - UVic Alumni: $25
Saturday Matinees (with UVic Alumni ONECard)
GST included in ticket price
Performed in the Chief Dan George Theatre
Creative Team
Creative Team will be posted in Fall 2025
Cast
Kiera Byrnes
Isabela Derilo
Janina Ferrer
Vitor Freitas
Kai Glass
Mariah Madill
Julia Patterson
Alynne Sinnema
*Subject to change
Lecture
Preshow Lecture: Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
Join us on the first Friday for a guest lecture about themes in the play.
Lectures are free and everyone is welcome, no matter which performance you have tickets for. The lectures are also recorded and audio files are posted here when available.
Advisories
Relevant advisories will be posted here. We sometimes receive advisories closer to the production dates. Please inquire at the box office if you have questions or concerns. Recommended age 12+