An International Women’s Day celebration with two extraordinary artists.

On March 8, we welcomed audiences for a rare and intimate conversation between acclaimed Canadian journalist Anna Maria Tremonti and novelist, playwright, actor and broadcaster Ann-Marie MacDonald.

Presented as part of our Legend Library Live series, Anna Maria Tremonti explored the creative life and legacy of Ann-Marie MacDonald — one of Canada’s most honoured and influential storytellers. Her celebrated works for theatre include Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning, Juliet), Belle Moral: A Natural History, Hamlet-911, the libretto for Nigredo Hotel, and Anything That Moves. Her many accolades include the Order of Canada, Governor General’s Award, Dora Mavor Moore Award, Gemini Award, Chalmers Award, and the Commonwealth Prize, among others.

Anna Maria Tremonti brings decades of award-winning journalism to the stage. A former foreign correspondent who has reported on political upheaval, armed conflict, and profound social change, she was the founding host of CBC Radio’s flagship current affairs program The Current for 17 years.

The recording of this conversation will be available as part of our Legend Library collection.