MOUSE is the hilarious allegorical tale of Jess - a charming young mouse who is trying to understand why everyone around her does what they do. Why are mice (and people) the way they are? Jess, equipped simply with determined curiosity embarks on an inspiring quest for answers. Among those she queries are her parents, her teacher, her best friend Bowey and a wise old Mouse called "The Sage" who lives deep inside a maze. The knowledge she gains through her journey of discovery turns out to be as much about herself as the others who populate her mouse world.

MOUSE is a multi-leveled production whose central meaning can be understood in different ways by students of different ages and levels of maturity. The mouse family and additional characters will be played by four actors and performed in the usual robust physical theatre style for which Axis Theatre Company is world-renowned.

Clem Martini – PLAYWRIGHT
An award winning playwright, screenwriter and writer of short fiction, Clem Martini is best known for his plays, which have been producted in theatres across Canada. Selling Mr Rushdie, The Life History of the African Elephant, TAGI, Up On The Roof and The Field are only some of his recent theatrical works. When not at his computer writing, Mr. Martini can be found teaching at the University of Calgary or working with troubled young people through the charitable organization, Woods Homes.