Jill Daum, Barbara Pollard, Deborah Williams, Alison Kelly, and Robin Nichol: photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company, Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey, 2022
MOM’S THE WORD: TALKIN’ TURKEY
Created by the Mom’s the Word Collective (Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard & Deborah Williams)
On Tour: October 6–November 8, 2026
The moms are back in the creative kitchen and ready to turn the “season of giving” into the “season of forgiving.” Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big belly laughs, stuffed with dysfunction, and topped with a soupçon of sarcasm—all served on a platter of naked truth. Using their special recipe of raw humour and humanity, the moms prove that the holidays really are about family, however you define it.
“Hallmark has nothing on this genuinely heartwarming show” —Stir Vancouver
Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey was commissioned by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver, British Columbia, and received its world premiere at the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Granville Island Stage in October 2022.
Tour Schedule
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VANCOUVER Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre 604.687.1644 |
October 2–4 | BUY TICKETS |
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NORTH VANCOUVER BlueShore Centre for the Performing Arts 604.990.7810 |
October 6 | BUY TICKETS |
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WEST VANCOUVER Kay Meek Arts Centre 604.981.6335 |
October 8 & 9 | BUY TICKETS |
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NEW WESTMINSTER Anvil Centre 1.888.655.9090 |
October 11 & 12 | BUY TICKETS |
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SURREY Surrey Arts Centre 604.501.5580 |
October 14–24 | BUY TICKETS |
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COQUITLAM Evergreen Cultural Centre 604.927.6555 |
October 27–31 | BUY TICKETS |
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MISSION Clarke Theatre 604.687.1644 |
November 3 | BUY TICKETS |
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CHILLIWACK Chilliwack Cultural Centre 604.391.7469 |
November 4 | BUY TICKETS |
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BURNABY Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604.205.3000 |
November 5 & 6 | |
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MAPLE RIDGE The ACT Arts Centre 604.476.2787 |
November 7 & 8 | BUY TICKETS |
Photos
Allison Kelly, Jill Daum, Erla Faye Forsyth, Deborah Williams, and Barbara Pollard in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Erla Faye Forsyth, Deborah Williams, Allison Kelly, Barbara Pollard, and Jill Daum in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Allison Kelly in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Barbara Pollard in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Erla Faye Forsyth in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Jill Daum in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Deborah Williams in Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey, 2023: set design by Pam Johnson; costume design by Barbara Clayden; lighting design by Darren W. Hales; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Hallmark has nothing on this genuinely heartwarming show
— Stir Vancouver
Artistic Team
Cast
- Jill Daum Jill
- Erla Faye Forsyth Standby
- Alison Kelly Alison
- Barbara Pollard Barbara
- Colleen Winton Robin
- Deborah Williams Deb
Creative Team
- Pam Johnson Director
- Anna Kuman Choreographer
- Lisa Goebel Associate Choreographer
- Pam Johnson Set Designer
- Barbara Clayden Costume Designer
- Candelario Andrade Sound & Video Designer
- Philomena Sondergaard Stage Manager
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