Nohkom's Knick-Knacks

Written & directed by Barry Bilinsky
Recommended for ages 6-12 (Elementary)

Presented at Geordie’s Playground Festival
January 2027

When Abby helps sort through the last boxes of her late Nohkom’s belongings before her family moves, a crusty stuffed lemur named Mugz wakes up and insists that every object has a story. As ordinary household things unlock memories of her Nohkom, Abby is drawn into a funny, heartfelt journey through grief, love, and Cree family memory.

Full of imagination, humour, and warmth, Nohkom’s Knick-Knacks is a moving celebration of what we inherit, what we hold onto, and how the people we miss continue to shape us.

Themes & Concepts

Memory & Grief
Family
Imagination & the Power of Stories

All performances are presented at
La Maison Théâtre

245 rue Ontario Est
Montréal, Québec, H2X 1X6

Getting there:

By metro: Berri-UQAM or Saint-Laurent (green line)
By bus: 24, 55, 125
By car: Street parking, Cégep du Vieux-Montréal ($), La Grande Bibliothèque ($), Cinéma Quartier Latin ($), Horoparc de la Ville de Montréal ($)
By BIXI: Sanguinet / Ontario; Sanguinet / de Maisonneuve; Berri-UQAM metro

Creative Team

Barry Bilinsky – Playwright & Director
Diana Uribe
– Set & Costume Designer
HeatherEllen Strain – Sound Designer
potatoCakes_digital – Video Designers
Sabrina Miller – Puppet Designer & Maker