Debut Novel Out Now
HANNAH
by JON-PAUL KHOURI
“Stunning.”
“Beautiful.”
“A deeply sensitive and real journey through the interior landscape.”
A debut novel that is instantly recognizable—in its resonant themes that deal with the mystery of life and death, and of the longing for one’s star. Through characters and relationships that are richly drawn, the book explores the need for family, home, and belonging—and speaks to the redemptive power of love, and the power to heal deep wounds through nature, listening, and the alchemy of storytelling. Hannah invites the reader on a journey of self-discovery and to realize the purpose that you find there. Read more…
About the Author
Creator, Writer, Actor, Teacher, Storyteller.
As a playwright, Jon-Paul Khouri has written and produced work for the stage that has been curated by and performed for stages and festivals across Canada. He has acted on more than forty stage, film, television, radio, music video, and other storytelling projects, including multiple internationally screened and award-winning productions. As a teacher and soccer coach, Khouri has created, developed, and facilitated programs for grassroots-level players and coaches throughout his community. He has studied extensively throughout North America, including at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He is an alumnus of the Canadian National Voice Intensive and holds a bachelor of commerce from the University of Calgary.
Hannah is Khouri’s first novel. Read more…
THE MAKING OF “STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER”: A STORY
by JON-PAUL KHOURI
The Making of “Strawberry Fields Forever”: A Story invites the audience on an intimate and immersive journey through time—past, present, and future—and along the lines of the influences that gave rise to The Beatles’ aural invention, and the sonic experimentation that led them to create one of their greatest songs. Part live reading, part listening party, full of story and song—a theatre experience that celebrates the enduring power of The Beatles’ music, and a heartfelt tribute to a band that helped to shape the writer and performer’s own storytelling journey. Read more…
Upcoming Events
June 25-27, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Birds and Stone Theatre
Calgary, AB
The Making of “Strawberry Fields Forever”: A Story. Three nights only. An intimate and immersive theatre experience. Celebrate the enduring music of the Beatles and one of their greatest songs with writer and performer Jon-Paul Khouri. Read more…