Presented by Ay! Caramba Theatre and Live Five Independent Productions

The Newcomer is a story about resilience. While in Uganda, Juma and his family lived in a refugee camp for twelve years. When he was seventeen, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recruited him and his family to live in Saskatoon. Here, he had to overcome many obstacles to achieve one of his biggest dreams: attending university.

This comedic coming-of-age story delves into the struggles many young, new Canadians face when first arriving.

The Newcomer premiered at the 2021 Saskatoon Fringe Festival, receiving a 4.5/5 star review from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

Cast & Creative Team

Vuyo Ginindza- Juba (actor)
Peace Akintade- Director
Yulissa Campos- Playwright and Producer
Liam Scramstad- Stage Manager and Sound Designer
Conor Farrell- Set, Costume and Props Designer
Kenn McLeod- Directing Mentor
Ian Kimpton - Lighting Design