Winner of Best In Fest

See Encore Performances Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30

at Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Avenue. Tickets $12.00

by Mark Cassidy and Alon Nashman

*One of the top performances of 2006* “A tightly knit drama of a father-son relationship that’s both familiar and unlike any other.” Globe and Mail “A thrilling adaptation…brilliantly realized. Alon Nashman’s performance is flawless….” National Post “sheer understated artistry…perfection.” Toronto Star “An example of theatre at its best. Definitely go to it!” CBC Radio **** Eye Magazine

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Friday June 29 @ 8:00opm

Saturday June 30 @ 2:00pm

Saturday June 30 @ 8:00pm

by Gemma Wilcox

Award-winning Gemma Wilcox shapeshifts from male to female, rodent to feline in this humorous, poignant, multi-character comedy-drama about love and letting go. “A remarkable display of both writing and performance” - Denver Post. “Superb…moving…a gem!” - Austin American-Statesman. “She uses her incredibly malleable body to create visual distinction…If you have the chance to see only one show, make it this show!” -nytheatre.com

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by Emily Pearlman

“I worry I’m falling in love with him. With Warren. My tapeworm Warren.” A comedy of misfortune about Parasites and Promise.

From the creator of Radio Collar and Swimming Lessons with Paisley Kite.

“Pearlman’s energy is electric and her performance outstanding” – Star Phoenix

“Savagely funny and gently poetic” – NOW Magazine

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by Amy Salloway

The creator of 2006’s sell-out hit “So Kiss Me Already, Herschel Gertz!” is back, with a roller-coaster confessional of perfect siblings, wanna-be lesbians, oughta-be boyfriends…and one single spherical girl’s eternal search to find where she fits. “Smart, funny, fearlessly candid” – The Georgia Straight. “A MUST-SEE – endlessly clever and accessible” – CityBeat. And from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: “An ‘A’ for chutzpah!”

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by Hugh Leonard

Phil went out late to buy some drink. And now he finds himself at a party! What a party! Will he ever come home again?

Brian Stewart is Phil at the party. His strange hosts are Annette Huton and Ray Besharah.

by Deirdre Kinehan

William and Katherine are lonely people who meet in the park for concerts during lunchtime. But there are ‘skeletons in each cupboard’ here, waiting to pounce.

Mary Ellis is Kathleen, Brian Stewart is William.

by Geraldine Aron

Maisie is a Galway girl. Dermot is a Dubliner…. not a great distance geographically, but a long way for two people who spend their lives together.

Andrea Cochrane is Maisie and Ray Besharah is Dermot.

by Matthew Domville

From Award-Winning Garkin Productions comes this comedy about friendship and fresh perspectives. Lorrie, a serious student, is partnered with Al, a social recluse whose only comfort is reading. Al’s escapist fantasies intially confuse Lorrie, but she gradually wamrs to him. As she tries to understand his behaviour, she is drawn into his world and begins to learn something about herself.

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by Euripides

Euripedes’ Medea slashes through 25 centuries with the fury of a betrayed woman. How far will cold rage take her? Ask the women of Corinth! Love and Hate collide as Deluxe Hot Sauce’s all-female ensemble takes on the anger and revenge of theatre’s original femme fatale, Medea.

by Joan MacLeod

It’s Valentine’s Day. Marjorie is alone. Will a dead husband do? This beautiful, sometimes funny, reflection of love and letting go portrays a woman’s struggle. Can she remain faithful to a memory and her own sensuality? Jewel is a Valentine to the human spirit. Brought to you by the producers of the 2000 Ottawa Fringe smash hit, The Drowning Girls.

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