BiG STUFF

A Prairie Theatre Exchange Presentation of a Baram and Snieckus Production

WRITTEN & CREATED BY MATT BARAM & NAOMI SNIECKUS, CO-CREATED & DIRECTED BY KAT SANDLER

Further development supported by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montreal, 2025

Some things we keep. Some things keep us.

Acclaimed comedy duo Matt Baram (The Umbrella Academy, Painkiller) and Naomi Snieckus (Pretty Hard Cases, Mr. D) bring their signature mix of storytelling and improvisation to Big Stuff – a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of what we leave behind.

Directed by award-winning playwright Kat Sandler (Mustard, Yaga), this fast-paced two-hander unpacks the emotional and absurd aspects of loss – from basement clutter to memories that linger. With quick wit and sharp chemistry, Baram and Snieckus turn life’s big questions into big laughs.

"Big Stuff more than earns its lofty yet casual title. If there’s any justice in this world, it will tour the country, continent — and world. It could very well become Canada’s answer to a hit like Every Brilliant Thing. Don’t miss it". (5 Stars). -Glenn Sumi

"It's hysterically funny yet they are so vulnerable and courageous! Run, don't walk!". -Jean Stilwell, Classical 96FM

"Big Stuff proves it's a Keeper" -Broadway World                                                                      

"Big Stuff is one of those pieces of theatre you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life". -Globe and Mail                                                                                              

"Comedy couple masterfully blend improv into must-see show". **** -Next Magazine

Stage Manager: Seren Brooke Lannon, Set Design: Michelle Tracey, Lighting Design: Emilie Trimbee, Sound Design: Tim Lindsay, Improvisation Consultant: Rebecca Northan, Assistant Director: Rachel Moore.                                                    

*The particpation of artists Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus, Kat Sandler, and Seren Brooke Lannon is arranged by permission of Canadian Actor's Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance • Opera • Theatre Policy (DOT).

*The particpation of artists Michelle Tracey and Emilie Trimbee is arranged by permission of the ADC (Associated Designers of Canada).

January 20 - February 1, 2026
Preview: January 20, 2026, PTE, Winnipeg.

Prairie Theatre Exchange
Treaty 1 Territory
Unit Y300 – 393 Portage Avenue
3rd Floor, Portage Place
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 3H6
Box Office (204) 942-5483
boxoffice@pte.mb.ca

Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz

Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz

© Baram and Snieckus 2019