November marches on with lots of theatre action now on-stage at a venue near you. Here are a few shows that have piqued my interest, and perhaps it will get you curious as well.
Tarragon Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of The Bakelite Masterpiece, written by Tarragon playwright-in-residence Kate Cayley, directed by Tarragon’s Artistic Director Richard Rose and starring two award-winning actors, Geordie Johnson and Irene Poole. Set in the Netherlands in the aftermath of World War II, this penetrating new play exploring art, forgery and war crimes currently running until November 30 in Tarragon’s Extraspace. Tickets available through Patron Services at 416-531-1827 or by visiting tarragontheatre.com. Cheap Seats**: For every performance, 10% of the house is available for specially priced $15 tickets at the door, starting at 6pm for evening performances and 1pm for matinees.
By Kate Cayley
Directed by Richard Rose
Starring Geordie Johnson and Irene Poole
Set and Costume Design by Charlotte Dean
Lighting Design by André du Toit
Tarragon Theatre’s Extraspace
Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2:30pm and select Saturdays at 2:30pm: Nov. 15
Regular Tickets: $27-$53
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| Geordie Johnson & Irene Poole, The Bakelite Masterpiece. Photo: Cylla von Tiedeman |
StarLite Pyrotechnics is presenting Opera Luminata in a unique new musical performance featuring some of the world’s most-loved opera and musical theatre songs, synchronized to a spectacular backdrop of indoor fireworks and atmospheric effects. Featuring 16 singers, this fully staged theatrical performance will run from November 11-15 at Harbourfront Centre’s Fleck Dance Theatre.
Some featured songs for evening include: The Toreador Song (Carmen), Libiamo (La Traviata), Masquerade (Phantom of the Opera), Belle Nuit (The Tales of Hoffman), You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) to name a few.
Tickets are available by calling the Harbourfront Centre Box Office at 416-973-4000 or by visiting operaluminata.com. Additionally, Opera Luminata has partnered with four worthwhile charities: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMH2014), Make-A-Wish Foundation (WISH2014), TEAM Dog Rescue (TDR2014), and Toronto Cat Rescue (CAT2014). Patrons can use the appropriate promo code when purchasing tickets and 25% of the ticket price will be donated back to the charity. As well, on November 11, veterans and senior citizens can purchase tickets for 40% Off – Use Promo Code: VET40.
Tuesday November 11 – Saturday, November 15, 2014
Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday matinee at 2pm
Harbourfront Centre’s Fleck Dance Theatre
Tickets: $47.50-$56.50 (seniors, students $40.25-$48)
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| Members of Opera Luminata Ensemble |
Soulpepper’s new series of Weekly Cabarets continues this month at the Young Centre every Saturday night at 8:30 pm. Each Cabaret runs for approximately 90 minutes and features a diff erent guest artist or ensemble in an intimate and conversational setting. The following is a list of the artists / ensembles taking part in the series.
November 15 – Down with Love
November 22 – Three Little Maids
November 29 – Reading The Danger Tree
Cabaret tickets start at $15 (student) and $20 (gen admission). For more details on the series, visit soulpepper.ca.
Also at the Tarragon this month, the world premiere of Sextet, written and directed by award-winning Morris Panych, one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights and directors. Chock-full of Panych’s trademark wit, this comic drama about six sexually entangled musicians on an ill-fated winter tour opens November 12th and runs to December 14th in Tarragon’s Mainspace. The Cheap Seats** policy mentioned above applies for this show also.
Written and Directed by Morris Panych
Starring Damien Atkins, Matthew Edison, Laura Condlln,
Rebecca Northan, Bruce Dow, Jordan Pettle
Set and Costume Design by Ken MacDonald
Lighting Design by Kimberly Purtell
Sound Design by Thomas Ryder Payne
November 12 to December 14
Tarragon Theatre’s Mainspace
Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2:30pm and
select Saturdays at 2:30pm: Nov.15, Nov. 22, Nov. 29
Regular Tickets: $29-$55
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| Sextet, Jordan Pettle, Matthew Edison, Damien Atkins, Laura Condlln, Rebecca Northan, Bruce Dow Photo: Cylla von Tiedemann |
Aluna Theatre is now presenting what i learned from a decade of fear currently running until November 30th. This procution returns to Toronto after presentations in New York City, Bogotá, Colombia, and Montreal. From interrogation to confession, Aluna stages a modern eulogy for the human costs of our collective safety. For more on this production, visit alunatheatre.ca.
Created and performed by Beatriz Pizano, Trevor Schwellnus, Lyon Smith
Director / Scenographer Trevor Schwellnus
Sound Design Lyon Smith
Choreography consultant Ame Henderson
Costume consultant Erin Gerofsky
Assistant Director Sebastian Marziali
Production assistant Jessica Zepeda
Until November 30th
Aluna Theatre
Thursday – Friday – Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2:30pm:
Tickets: $15(Students/Seniors/Art Workers); $20(Adults)
