Theatre Passe Muraille announces the world premiere of Through the Eyes of God, a compelling new work by acclaimed playwright Anusree Roy, running from February 1 to 21, 2026. This highly anticipated production marks Roy’s return to the character of Chaya, first introduced in her award-winning and box-office success Pyaasa.

Set two decades after the events of Pyaasa, the play reunites audiences with Chaya, now a young mother confronting poverty, loss, and the brutal realities of an unforgiving system. Arrested for stealing rice to feed her daughter, Krishna, Chaya is thrust into an even deeper nightmare when she learns her child has been trafficked to Delhi. What follows is a harrowing journey driven by maternal love, where each decision carries devastating consequences.

A Story of Motherhood and Survival

Through the Eyes of God is a deeply emotional examination of what it means to be a mother in a world shaped by inequality and systemic failure. As Chaya pursues any possible lead to find her daughter, the play exposes the fragile line between hope and despair, and the sacrifices demanded by unconditional love. Roy’s writing offers a raw, unflinching look at resilience, moral complexity, and survival against overwhelming odds.

Creative Team and Artistic Vision

The production marks Anusree Roy’s return to Theatre Passe Muraille and is performed by Gabriella Sundar Singh, whose nuanced portrayal brings profound depth to Chaya’s story. Direction is led by Thomas Morgan Jones, a long-time collaborator of Roy and the original director of Pyaasa. Together, the creative team crafts a continuation that stands firmly on its own while honouring the emotional legacy of the original work.

A Long-Awaited Return

Reflecting on the creation of the play, Roy describes Through the Eyes of God as an unexpected but necessary return. The story emerged as a meditation on motherhood and inheritance—how love, protection, and sacrifice are passed from one generation to the next. Through Chaya’s journey, the play asks how far one can go for a child, and what that devotion ultimately costs.

With its urgent themes and intimate storytelling, Through the Eyes of God promises to be a powerful theatrical event, reaffirming Theatre Passe Muraille’s commitment to bold, socially engaged new work.

ABOUT ANUSREE ROY

Anusree Roy is a two-time Governor General’s Award nominee and a four-time Dora Award–winning writer, actor, and director whose work spans theatre, television, and film. She is currently Co-Executive Producer and writer on Allegiance Season 3 (CBC), with previous credits including Interview With the Vampire, Transplant, SkyMed, and Killjoys. Her acclaimed plays include Through the Eyes of God, Pyaasa, Sisters, and Trident Moon. A recipient of numerous national awards, Roy is a commissioned playwright at Tarragon Theatre, an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, and a professor of creative writing at the University of British Columbia.

ABOUT THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE

Founded in 1968, Theatre Passe Muraille (TPM) is Canada’s original alternative theatre company, dedicated to developing and producing new Canadian work. TPM champions bold storytelling that reflects the cultural complexity of contemporary society and is committed to inclusive, collaborative theatre practices. The company strives to amplify underrepresented voices and foster meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and communities. Theatre Passe Muraille respectfully acknowledges the Indigenous caretakers of the land on which it operates, including the Anishinabek, Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas of the Credit, and is guided by the shared values of the Dish With One Spoon Treaty.