KEIR CUTLER presents TEACHING AS YOU LIKE IT Written and performed by Keir Cutler Directed by TJ Dawe www.keircutler.com
Teaching As You Like It is the third play in Keir Cutler’s “Teaching Shakespeare Trilogy”, Teaching Shakespeare (Wildside Festival 2000), Teaching Detroit (Wildside Festival 2002). In Teaching As You Like It, the inept Shakespearean, Dr. Keir, sinks to a new low, high school substitute teaching, and is besieged by rumours he’s erotically involved with a student. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It juxtaposed with
a twisted modern day liaison.
Teaching As You Like It, directed by fringe superstar TJ Dawe, premiered at the 2006 Montreal Fringe Festival, and has played seven Canadian cities.
“Cutler's masterful display is something to see.” –Alan Kellogg, The Edmonton Journal “A tight script. A riveting performance." – Amy Barratt, Montreal Mirror “Pure comedy with a note of seriousness -- not to mention an ending that will give you chills.”- Stephanie Classen, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix www.keircutler.com
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN presents THE GIRL WITH NO HANDS
Written and performed by Talya Rubin
Co-devised and directed by Jodi Essery www.tooclosetothesun.info
A multi-character solo play from the writer and performer of Ariadne's Thread. The Girl With No Hands is a cautionary tale about messages crossed, meanings lost and what happens when you can't hold onto your own story. A revisioning of a tale by the Brothers Grimm.
Too Close to the Sun is an independent theatre company devoted to the creation of multi-character solo work that brings together new and old stories in an innovative, revelatory way. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, the company relocated to Montreal in 2005.
Talya Rubin is a writer and actor from Montreal. She has toured solo work around Europe, Australia and North America and is a recipient of Canada's Bronwen Wallace Award for poetry.
Jodi Essery is an award-winning playwright, teacher and dramaturge based in Montreal. She is a founding member of SaBooge Theatre, an international ensemble dedicated to devised performance.
“"Rubin brings subtlety, grace and buckets of skill to this one-woman show.
It's unique and brilliant and not to be missed
– Dave Jaffer, HOUR
RABBIT IN A HAT PRODUCTIONS presents THE CYCLOPS
Written, Directed and Composed by Paul Van Dyck
By trading one of his eyes with a witch for the ability to see the future, Ballor soon discovers he’s been tricked, as the only future he can see is that of his own death.
Despondent and forlorn, this “Cyclops” joins a traveling freak show and enters a world of bearded ladies, fortunetellers, and maniacal clowns. But beneath this bleak environment lies an even darker existence… the cold reality of institutionalized madness.
Starring Centaur Theatre veterans Neil Napier [The Shape of Things, Condoville], Paul Van Dyck [Romeo & Juliet, Kabarett: A Cheerical (Wildside 2005)], and singer/performers Tamara Brown [lead singer of Spellbound] and Alison Louder [Heaven, Into the Woods], along with three live musicians under the direction of Spanky Horowitz.
This surreal musical odyssey weaves between fantasy and reality, telling the tragic tale of one “monster’s” struggle to become human all for the love of a very hairy girl.
THE Gesamtkunstwerk Project presents "...and stockings for the ladies"
By Attila Clemann
Directed by Zach Fraser
Inspired by the true story of Squadron Leader Ted Aplin and his assistant Stanley Winfield, "...and stockings for the ladies" is a powerful look at post war Germany and recovery from war. During a tour of duty that began after VE Day Ted Aplin and Stanley Winfield were stationed not far from the Bergen Belsen Concentration camp. Despite specific orders from RCAF officers to stay away from the camp the two became deeply involved in assisting the rehabilitation of the Jewish refugees in particular the dozens of orphans left in wake of the Nazi regime. An ad hoc mail system was established and much needed school supplies, clothing and food was shuttled from Canada and England to Bergen Belsen. Ted Aplin helped reconnect a number of families in Canada with lost relatives in Germany and all of this while facing fierce condemnation from his superiors. This solo performance brings to life Ted's letters home, the voices of survivors he met and numerous others all with a wink and a charm that only Ted could embody.
"...a beautifully crafted play...a splendid production... A not-to-be-missed show." NNNNN Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine, Toronto
"...exemplary work by both McMurtry-Howlett and writer Attila Clemann." ***** Eliza Northwood, Eye Weekly, Toronto
"This is hands down one of the finest productions I've seen. Ever!" Anne Marie Sanders, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Rochester, New York.
JUNO PRODUCTIONS presents JAKE’S GIFT
Written and Performed by Julia Mackey
Directed by Dirk Van Stralen www.juliamackey.com
Jake’s Gift is a moving comedy-drama, which tells the story of
a cantankerous Canadian WWII veteran who reluctantly returns to Juno Beach in Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary
of D-Day. While there, Jake encounters 10 year old Isabelle, a precocious young French girl from the local village, whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old veteran to confront some long ignored ghosts. At its heart, Jake’s Gift celebrates the healing power of friendship and the legacy of remembrance.
Since its first public performance in January 2007, Jake’s Gift has received rave reviews from critics and audience members alike. At the 2007 Victoria Fringe Festival Jake’s Gift received four of eight Fringe Festival Awards including; Best Drama, Best New Play, Best Solo Show and Best Female Performer.
“Don’t miss this acting tour de force!” – Bruce Mason, Gabriola Sounder
“This economical one woman show is impressively written and performed.” – Paul Isaacs, Eye Weekly
“Jake’s Gift revisits a piece of our history in a fresh and genuine manner, allowing us to make a powerful emotional connection to our past.”– Adrian Chamberlain, Victoria Times Colonist
Tickets:
$15 - General Admission
$10 for students & seniors
