Event by EILERS Dance Theatre

KISS THE STORMY SKY
A solo performance by Sid Ryan Eilers
Produced by EILERS Dance Theatre

What happens when the body stops pretending and starts remembering?
Kiss The Stormy Sky is a cinematic and emotionally potent solo dance-theatre work by Sid Ryan Eilers (they/them), returning to Toronto after acclaimed performances across Canada.
Blurring myth and memory, Kiss The Stormy Sky traces four generations of queer ancestry—great-great grandfather, grandmother, mother, and self—through choreography, spoken text, vivid projection, and a lush original score by composer Shn Shn (she/they).
Spanning stories from the Russian Revolution and World War II to contemporary queer survival, the performance becomes a reckoning with lineage, gender transformation, and the political body. It invites audiences into an intimate act of witnessing—an exploration of remembrance, resilience, and radical becoming.
“Professionally and fearlessly explored… Eilers’ physicality is breathtaking.” — Amanda Cobsy-Nesbitt “Eilers has the audience holding their breath with every movement.” — Veronica Appia “The choreography is sharp… filled with exquisite contradictions.” — Gary Smith

Event Details
Show Dates: June 26, 27, 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. nightly Doors open at 7:00 p.m. | Run time ~75 minutes | No intermission
Location: Winchester Street Theatre 80 Winchester St., Toronto (Cabbagetown)
Tickets:
$35 General Admission
$25 Arts Workers/Student/Senior No one turned away for lack of funds — contact boxoffice@eilersdancetheatre.com for access options.

Bonus Offering: Queer Conscious Bodies Workshop Series
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. The Fifth Dance, Toronto
A somatic movement space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies exploring identity, intuition, and liberation through guided improvisation. Facilitated by Shannon Kitchings and Chase Lo. Free with registration.

Accessibility
Important: Winchester Street Theatre is currently not fully accessible. There are steps at the entrance and within the building that may limit access for some audience members. We sincerely apologize for these barriers. For detailed access information or support, please contact boxoffice@eilersdancetheatre.com.

Content Advisory
Kiss The Stormy Sky contains themes of:
Childhood rejection

Heteronormative conditioning

Gender policing

World War II and Russian Revolution histories

Discussion of sexual assault (Harvey Weinstein case reference)

Recommended for ages 14+. A full content warning is available at the venue and upon request. Audience members are encouraged to move, pause, or take space as needed.

Before You Come
Pre-Show Gathering: Join us for a casual pre-show meal (location TBA soon!) to gather in community before the performance.
Getting Here:
Transit: 7-minute walk from Castle Frank Station (Line 2) or accessible via #506 College Streetcar.

Parking: Paid lots nearby and limited street parking (allow extra time).

Hot Tip: Make a day of it—Cabbagetown’s parks, cafes, and Riverdale Farm are all within walking distance.

Stay Connected
Follow Sid Ryan Eilers and EILERS Dance Theatre:
Instagram: @eilersdancetheatre

Website: www.eilersdancetheatre.com

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