A young couple struggles with their relationship because neither truly knows what the other is thinking. But what if the audience could hear those inner voices? This February, Nose Creek Players invites Airdrie residents to do exactly that with two heartfelt and thought-provoking evenings of theatre at Bert Church LIVE Theatre on February 20 and 21.
The production, billed as a Showcase of Love in One Acts, brings together two complementary one-act plays for the price of one ticket. The pairing is intentional, playful, and deeply human.
Nose Creek Players board member Kaal Cheyne is directing He Said, She Said by Neil Fleming and Glenda Stirling. The evening’s second piece, He Thought, She Thought, is an original work by Garry Buzzard, who will direct his own play.
“One of the most unexpected elements of the show is how often audiences find their loyalties shifting,” says Cheyne.
“Just when you think you fully understand one character, the story reframes itself, offering new insight and emotional depth.”
Together, the productions explore love, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves about the people closest to us. The double bill grew from a shared desire to create an intimate theatre experience that resonates with anyone who has ever tried to understand a partner (or themselves).
“Audiences can expect laughter, recognition, and moments of quiet reflection,” says Cheyne.
“He Said, She Said is the kind of show that sparks conversation long after the curtain call, reminding us that listening might be the most important act of all.”
The story follows a couple recounting the same relationship moments, only to reveal how differently those moments were experienced, remembered, and interpreted. The result is both funny and poignant, inviting audiences to consider how easily two truths can exist at once.
“At its heart, He Said, She Said isn’t about assigning blame or choosing sides. Instead, it asks the audience to listen closely and consider how gender, expectations, and emotional filters shape the stories we tell about ourselves and each other,” says Cheyne.
The show’s design embraces simplicity, allowing performance and perspective to take centre stage.
“The production is deliberately minimal in design,” says Cheyne.
“Costumes play an important storytelling role, particularly through She, whose frequent shoe changes subtly mark shifts in time, mood, and circumstance. Clean, fluid staging and thoughtful lighting support the rapid shifts in viewpoint without interrupting the play’s momentum.”
For anyone who has loved, argued, misunderstood — or simply wondered what their partner was really thinking — this February’s showcase by Nose Creek Players offers a night of theatre that feels both personal and universal.
Learn more at nosecreekplayers.com.
