Belly Button (2026)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Hemali Sankalya Ratnaweera
Director: Shaharah Gaznabbi
Venue
Run
June 30th, 2026 – July 11th, 2026
Synopsis
In this weird, wild, and chorally-driven story, Q leaves home by crawling through a portal in their stomach – their Belly Button. There, they meet famous Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil who challenges Q’s perspectives towards family, immigration, culture, and community. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Shriyanshi Quanoongo | Q |
| Sandy Aurora Ramdin | Amrita Sher-Gil / Ammi |
| Stephanie Bisram | Alefiyah / P / Chorus |
| Alexandra Martin | L / Chorus |
| Trinity Lloyd | M / Chorus |
| Nora Alexander | N / Chorus |
| Reena Goze | O / Chorus |
Creative Team
| Hemali Sankalya Ratnaweera | Playwright |
| Shaharah Gaznabbi | Director |
| Shaharah Gaznabbi | Dramaturge |
| Nuha Yousuf | Movement Director |
| Kassandra Prus | Intimacy Coordinator |
| Sephora N’Kosi | Lighting Designer |
| Sebastien Cattrysse | Set Designer |
| Sebastien Cattrysse | Prop Designer |
| Ashley Naomi Skye | Sound Designer |
| Crescent Choudhary | Costume Designer |
Production
| Laurie-Anne Rohaly | Stage Manager |
| Rebecca McDonald | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Mercedes Isaza Clunie | Marketing Manager |
| Kemi King | Producer |
| Hemali Sankalya Ratnaweera | Producer |
| Nadine Maranan | Assistant Producer |
