“A perfect representation of how focusing on people, story, and emotion can bring magic to the stage.” —Theatre in London

Maggie has spent a lifetime keeping painful memories at bay and her inquisitive journalist daughter, Gwynn, at arm’s length. When a gathering is organized for survivors of the residential school Maggie attended, Gwynn wants to produce a documentary and share her mother’s story. Maggie, however, would rather leave the past where it belongs and learn to forgive and forget. Over steaming cups of tea and fresh bannock, they embark on a healing journey to bridge the distance between them, uncovering long-buried truths through laughter, compassion, and the enduring bond between mother and daughter.

Rosanna Deerchild’s The Secret to Good Tea is a rich blend of spirited comedy and powerful testimony that explores the responsibility of caretaking stories and their impacts that ripple across generations. Warm, nourishing, and with just the right amount of sweetness, this big-hearted play reminds us that sharing our stories can be the best kind of medicine.