CANADIAN theatre company Tumbleweeds Theatre Co is bringing its original production of ‘A Little Green Leaf’ to Wellington in the autumn in another affirmation of the town’s pride in its association with Second World War British spy Odette Hallowes.

The one-act play by Kimberly Denness-Thomas will be performed twice on September 12, in Court Fields School in the afternoon, and again in the evening in Wellington Arts Centre.

It tells how Odette, who lived for a time in White Ball, just outside Wellington, was betrayed by a double agent while working for the resistance, captured, tortured, and sentenced to death, but survived.

The Tumbleweeds visit was arranged after the playwright last year contacted former Wellington deputy mayor Nancy Powell-Brace through Odette’s Tearoom, which has since closed.

After a discussion with Wellington Theatre Company it was decided to host the production and Nancy started making the arrangements.

The show’s associate producer Louise Higham is a granddaughter of Odette.

Court Fields will host its performance in a new drama studio which its expects to have been completed by then.

The audience will be year 10 students and it will support religious studies, history, and performing arts teaching.

The arts centre show will be a public performance.

Tumbleweeds Theatre, based on the west coast of Canada, was founded in 2000 by Ms Denness-Thomas and is dedicated to providing artistic opportunities to youth, breaking down social, economic, and physical barriers.

With a focus on professional productions, youth collaboration, and inclusivity, the theatre has earned a reputation for excellence.

Over the years, Tumbleweeds has expanded to include original works for adults.

‘A Little Green Leaf’ is described as a ‘black box-style performance’ utilising shadows, light, puppets, and movement, exploring peace, and the resilience of the human spirit.

It is recommended for ages 12 years and older.