I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS POLISH

In the city of light, the truth quickly comes into focus.

 

Kaitlyn has spent the past two years soaking in the magic of Paris - but time is running out. A twist of fate reveals that her grandfather might be the key to extending her stay.  As Kaitlyn uncovers an almost-forgotten piece of her family’s history, she learns that borders and identity are not what she had imagined. Will her newfound heritage provide the answers, or is true belonging deeper than native soil? 

 

This Offie-nominated show blends fast-paced comedy with gut-wrenching revelations about borders, self-worth, and what it means to come from somewhere you’ve never been.

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Kaitlyn Kelly is a Canadian actor and writer. She holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor and trained with the former SITI Company in New York City. In Paris, she hosted the Spoken Word Scratch Night—a zany cabaret blending music, poetry, stand-up, and sketch—where “I Didn’t Know I Was Polish” was born. As a tour guide, she led over 250 immersive tours of the Paris Catacombs, charming audiences with bone-deep historical insight and shameless puns. Her most recent written work was featured live at the True Story London event at 21Soho.

Running time:​ Approximately 60 minutes

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LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.

UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. 

No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. 
Refunds and exchanges are not available.