2017/18 Season
Sexy, Suspenseful Thriller
THE LAST WIFE
By Kate Hennig
Directed by Glynis Leyshon
September 12 – 30, 2017
To save her own life, Katherine Parr must learn to use all her powers of persuasion to win over her husband, the notorious Henry VIII.
“a very smart piece of writing” – Chicago Tribune
“…dynamic, engrossing…truly excellent theatre” – National Post
Audience Considerations: Sexuality, violence and coarse language. Suggested for ages 16+.
Poetic & Thought-Provoking ● World Premiere of the English Translation
TO THE LIGHT
BY EVELYNE DE LA CHENELIÈRE
Translated by John Murrell
Directed by Vanessa Porteous
October 17 – November 4, 2017
A poetic and dream-like theatrical experience about female friendship, and women’s struggle to balance the joys of nurturing the lives and ambitions of others with the pride of achieving their own.
“When it ends, we have only one wish: to see it again.” – Le Devoir
“…truly magnificent” – Coup de Pouce
Family Holiday Show
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
BY E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Directed By Laurel Green
November 21 – December 31, 2017
“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” – Charlotte
E.B. White’s beloved children’s classic about the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider called Charlotte.
Audience Considerations: Suggested for ages 5+
Heartfelt Family Drama
EMPIRE OF THE SON
By Tetsuro shigematsu
Directed by Richard Wolfe
A Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre PRODUCTION
January 16 – 28, 2018
Empire of the Son is a funny and poignant autobiographical one-man show by former CBC broadcaster Tetsuro Shigematsu about his rocky relationship with his emotionally reserved father.
“a powerful display of emotion… a riveting theatrical experience.” – Vancouver Sun
Audience Considerations: Mature subject matter. Suggested for ages 12+.
Sophisticated Romance
CONSTELLATIONS
BY NICK PAYNE
Directed by Valerie Planche
February 27 – March 17, 2018
In a series of parallel moments over the course of Marianne and Roland’s relationship, Constellations explores the infinite trajectories that love can take to bring us together or pull us apart.
“the most sophisticated date play Broadway has seen” – The New York Times
Audience Considerations: Contains mature subject matter and coarse language. Suggested for ages 14+.
Uplifting Hockey & Dance Extravaganza ● World Premiere
GLORY
BY TRACEY POWER
IN ASSOCIATION WITH WESTERN CANADA THEATRE
Directed by James MAcDonald
April 3 – 21, 2018
Inspired by the true story of Canada’s first national female hockey league told through music and dance inspired by the jazz age.
Audience Considerations: Suggested for ages 12+
Photography by Erin Wallace, Empire of the Son photography by Raymond Shun