Presented by SWAP Hamilton Inc.. Company origin: Hamilton, ON

Based on a true story, Victoria Schneider: Verified follows a trans woman and sex worker who fought back against police abuse - and won. Using court transcripts and archival records, this bold new play blends documentary theatre, courtroom drama, and biting humour to expose how so-called “procedure” can be used to justify harm.

Created with Victoria’s direct involvement, this is a story of dignity, resistance, and the quiet power of insisting on the truth. It begs the question: Who gets to be believed?

Event details

Scheduled Start and End Time

General Admission: $14

Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)

Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language, Nudity, Other Warnings

Other: Contains depictions of police violence and transphobic language (misgendering).

Special Performance: Relaxed Performance

Special Performance: Mask-Mandatory Performance

Special Performance: Affinity Performance

Special Performance: Genre:

Special Performance: Theatre—Drama

Credits

Director & Playwright: Scarlett Gillespie AKA Jelena Vermilion (she/her)

Intimacy Coordinator: Pascal Simmons (he/him)

Dramaturg: Brian Morton (he/him)

Performance schedule

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM - The Westdale (60 min)

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