A Play About the Controversial 1909 Trial of Stefan Swyryda
Tickets on sale Feb. 1.
On Nov. 18, 1908, a judge from the Peel County Courthouse sentenced Stefan Swyryda to be hanged for the crime of murder on the grounds of what today is known as the Peel Heritage Complex (PHC). The events surrounding this dramatic and controversial trial and hanging are captured in the play, A Complex Verdict.
For those who love a complex murder story, live theatre, law and local history, experience the play in the courtroom where Justice Riddell delivered the sentence.
Written by professional actor and teacher Kristine Marchese, the script draws heavily on the trial transcript provided by the Region of Peel Archives and stored at the National Archives in Ottawa.
Special Gala and Fundraising Event
Friday, April 17 from 6:30 – 11 p.m.
$125 per person. Tickets go on sale Feb.1.
A tax receipt for a portion of the ticket price will be issued.
Gala will include refreshments, wine, silent auction, dessert and coffee bar.
Courthouse doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Courtroom opens at 7 p.m.
Trial begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10 p.m.
Public Performances
Tickets go on sale to PHC members on Feb. 15 and to the general public on March 1.
Tickets $25 for PHC members and students, $30 general public
General Seating
- Thursday, April 16
Courthouse doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Courtroom opens at 7 p.m.
Trial begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18
Courthouse doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Courtroom opens at 7 p.m.
Trial begins promptly at 7:30 and ends at 10 p.m.
- Sunday, April 19
Courthouse opens at 1:30 p.m.
Courtroom opens at 2 p.m.
Trial begins promptly at 2:30 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
For more information, or to order your tickets, call 905-791-4055 ext. 3641.
This Day in Peel History - Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1909 - News Release |
