'da Kink in my Hair

The hit show is back!

Set in a West Indian hair salon in Toronto, ‘da Kink in My Hair untangles the triumphs and tragedies of the women who sit in Novelette's salon chair, giving voice to a group of women who tell us their unforgettable, moving, and hilarious stories.

Celebrating its 20^th Anniversary, TO Live and Soulpepper present ‘da Kink in My Hair by Trey Anthony - the smash hit play that inspired the television series – in a new production directed by Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha, who directed the first full production in 2003. 

Winner of four NAACP Awards including Best New Play

We are pleased to offer special community events in celebration of 'da Kink in My Hair:

• Community Conversations - Join us after the December 10 matinee performance of 'da Kink in the Bluma Appel lobby for a conversation about the origins of this show, the neighbourhood that inspired it, and Black entrepreneurship. Featuring host Ngozi Paul and panelists Trey Anthony, Michele Halsall, and Weyni Mengesha. Admission included with ticket purchase. 
  
  
• Community Class: Kinky Hair 101 - Join Aisha Loobie of Crown N Glory to learn how to properly manage naturally kinky/curly hair using simple techniques to achieve hairstyles that will boost your confidence! Click here to register for this free event on December 13 at 6pm at Meridian Hall. 
  
  
• Pre-show chat - Nicole Hamiton interviews director Weyni Mengesha to offer insight into the process of remounting this iconic show! December 17 at 7pm in the Bluma Appel Theatre lobby. Admission included with ticket purchase. 
  
  
• Community Class: Writing About Hair Monologue Workshop - Let’s write about our hair! Join us for a monologue writing workshop designed for members of the African diaspora and led by Soulpepper artist, instructor, and playwright of the forthcoming play The Crown Chronicles, Khadijah Salawu. Click here to register for this free event on December 20 at 5:30pm at Meridian Hall. 
  
  
• Post-show chat - On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 following the 2:00 pm performance, a 30-minute-long post-show chat with several cast and creative team members from ’da Kink will take place in the Bluma Appel Theatre. It will be hosted by author, columnist, online talkshow host, and founder of Real Talk Candles, Rachael-Lea Rickards. Admission included with ticket purchase.