Huff by Cliff Cardinal

The story of a young man struggling with solvent abuse and the death of his mother.  

Created and Performed by Cliff Cardinal  
Directed by Karin Randoja
Cliff Cardinal’s Huff is a wrenching story about how Wind and his brothers cope with the death of their mother and struggle with solvent abuse. Developed in part through The Collaborations - an initiative of Canada’s National Arts Centre English Theatre, Huff is haunting and insightful with appropriately timed comic relief, making for an truly innovative production.
Awards & Press 
"Huff is the first play I’ve encountered over the course of COVID-19 that’s been able to grab my attention and not let go for even a second, forcing me to take notice of both its sheer calibre and its disturbing content; it’s haunted me since I first encountered it." - The Fulcrum

Buddies in Bad Times’ Vanguard Award for Risk and Innovation
Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding Performance and Outstanding New Play
RBC’s Emerging Playwright Award
The Lustrum Award (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
shortlisted for Amnesty International’s Freedom of Expression Award
Presentations 
  • Stanford Live 27-28 January 2022
  • Kingston Grand Theatre, ON 26 November - 1 December 2019 
  • FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, ON 21-23 November 2019
  • CBC PlayMe podcast series, uploaded April 2019