Fun Home

NUOVA Vocal Arts · Westbury Theatre, Edmonton
October 2026

Directed by Benjamin Smith

A musical about memory, family, and the courage to see ourselves clearly. Staged within a white “blank canvas” of recollection, this production traced Alison’s search for understanding across three ages of her life.

Music by Jeanine Tesori · Book and lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
Music direction: Simon Abbott · Lighting design: Ken Matthews

Production photographs

A childhood memory takes flight on the white stage of Fun Home.
Three performers gather around a drawing in Fun Home.Alison and Bruce sit side by side.Alison’s drawings form a projected landscape of memory.The young ensemble brings movement to Fun Home.Bruce in NUOVA Vocal Arts’ Fun Home.Helen performs beside the piano.

Opening-night trailer

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