About the Play
George F. Walker’s Escape from Happiness is a darkly funny, sharply observed play that dives into the messy, complicated lives of people who are trying — and often failing — to get things right. Set in a world that feels uncomfortably close to our own, the play explores family, relationships, and the quiet chaos that simmers beneath everyday conversations.
Walker is known for his razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching honesty, blending humour with moments that are raw, unsettling, and deeply human. Escape from Happiness captures that signature style: characters clash, secrets surface, and what starts as familiar domestic territory slowly reveals cracks you can’t ignore.
Join Dartmouth Players as we bring this powerful and thought-provoking work to the stage.
March 12 - 28, 2025|
Stairs Memorial United Church, 44 Hester St., Dartmouth | 
Free on-site parking
