Trapped in a loveless and abusive marriage, a young unnamed woman is forced by her husband, a rich courtier of Louis XV, to take violin lessons from an aging and desperate Italian composer. He is Antonio Vivaldi, almost 20 years removed from 'The Four Seasons', who now earns money as a paid entertainer for the wealthy of Europe, staying at their homes, playing concerts of his Greatest Hits for their guests and composing personal pieces for his patrons. His task? To get her into shape to play a concerto for the court in Paris... in six weeks.... and all for a bet!

The delicate, complex, and combative journey they embark on will not only decide their futures, but also change them both in ways they never imagined. Finalist for the 2004 Governor General's Literary Award for Drama. Winner of the 2005 CAA Carol Bolt Award.

The Red Priest stars Tracy Jennissen as Woman and Steve James as Vivaldi, with Gizelle Rocha as the violinist. It is directed by Keltie Forsyth, with Assistant Director Melissa Oei, movement director Kayla Dunbar, set design by Jane Li, lighting design by Jacob Wan, costume design by Kate Carr, properties & set dec by Linda Begg, stage management by Anita Jian, technical direction by Leighton Taylor, and is produced by Linda Begg.