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as you like it

titus andronicus

kiss & cry

what makes a man

helen lawrence

older & reckless

opus

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the seagull

the other place

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Remember Wadi Faynan?

Remember when we used to go there

to meet, celebrate, and enact rituals

or sacrifices or ceremonies? I know, it

was a long time ago – nearly twelve

thousand years ago to be precise –

but those memories, those desires

and needs are still within us, right?

We still gather to celebrate, enact

ceremonies, share stories.

Twelve thousand years ago, over

three thousand years before

the invention of agriculture and

its outcome, sedentary society,

our nomadic ancestors used to

meet at Wadi Faynan – a recent

archeological discovery situated in the

south of Jordan – for something even

more important: culture. That’s right –

in an area uninhabited by any kind of

permanent settlement, hundreds of

kilometres from the nearest signs

of civilization, dating from thousands

of years before mankind began

plowing fields and sowing seeds,

lies the world’s first theatre.

There is nothing – absolutely nothing

– that compares to the experience of

people coming together to hear a story

and to share in the collective making

and telling of our culture, our identity

and our place within the world as both it

and we evolve. Canadian Stage is such

a gathering place, where urban nomads

assemble to partake in the stories of

today’s world, told by story-tellers who

constantly re-examine and reinvent

what storytelling is in the first place.

Welcome to the magical realism

of visual artist Stan Douglas and

Chris Haddock’s Helen Lawrence, a

spectacular production combining

live filming, computer-generated

virtual sets and the most engaging

troupe of actors you could dream

of. Share life-changing discoveries

told through the voices of Sharr

White and Simon Stephens, two of

today’s most prominent playwrights

as seen through the vision of Daniel

Brooks and myself, respectively.

And celebrate the extraordinary

musical and human legacy of Charles

Aznavour and the ongoing dialogue

that Anton Chekhov engages with

the modern world, with our Berkeley

Street partner companies, Necessary

Angel and Crow’s Theatre.

Our Spotlight Festival this year features

a number of daring productions from

South Africa which bring to light

the unique artistic forces that are at

work (and at play) in that still new

and ever-struggling Republic. And we

continue to explore and share work

from Canada and around the world:

Opus by Australia’s internationally

acclaimed circus group Circa; Robert

Lepage’s magical Needles and Opium;

and, the unexpected beauty of Belgian

choreographer Michèle Anne De

Mey’s Kiss & Cry. The following pages

will be your guide through these

productions and many more.

At Canadian Stage, we are undeniably

part of this tradition that goes back

twelve thousand years, a tradition that,

in all those years, has not lost an ounce

of its passion, its sense of celebration,

its necessity. A tradition that begs to

be renewed, and which itself renews

our sense of being in the world. We are

so happy to share it with you.

MATTHEW JOCELYN Artistic & General Director

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WITH SUPPORT FROM

As You : Tue, Thu, Sat at 8 pm Titus : Wed, Fri, Sun at 8 pm

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as you like it + titus andronicus

BY

William Shakespeare

AS YOU LIKE IT DIRECTED BY

Nigel Shawn Williams

STARRING Shauna Black, Gwenlyn Cumyn, Beau Dixon, Sean Dixon, James Graham, Chala Hunter, Omar Alex Khan, Michael Man, Alexander Plouffe, Amy Rutherford, Jan Alexandra Smith, Emilio Vieira

A CANADIAN STAGE PRODUCTION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE THEATRE DEPARTMENT IN THE FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AT YORK UNIVERSITY

This summer we’re offering both comedy and tragedy in High Park.

See the wonderous love fable As You Like It or the intense tragedy of

revenge Titus Andronicus under the stars. The shows will be performed

on alternate nights through the summer. Pay-what-you-can at the

gate or reserve online. Pack a picnic, bring your friends and come

enjoy this outdoor theatre tradition.

“Shakespeare in High Park [is] an indispensable summer fixture”

– NOW MAGAZINE

S H A K E S P E A R E I N H I G H PA R K

TITUS ANDRONICUS DIRECTED BY

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Michèle Anne De Mey AND Jaco Van Dormael

A CHARLEROI DANSES PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY CANADIAN STAGE

“Where do people go when they disappear from our life, from our memory?” This is the question haunting an elderly woman as she

waits alone on the platform of a train station. She reflects on her

greatest loves, starting with her first: a boy whose hand she touched

for a few seconds on a crowded train when she was 13 years old.

Two hands, one male, one

female, portray the characters

of this narrative with an

engaging and sensual presence

as they dance around a set

of miniature landscapes with

absolute precision. Projected

live, this extraordinary blend

of film, dance, text and

theatre from dancer and

choreographer Michèle Anne

De Mey and internationally

celebrated director Jaco Van

Dormael is unlike anything

you’ve seen before and is sure

to leave you breathless.

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DANCE PROGRAMMING GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE HAL JACKMAN FOUNDATION

“Sheer magic, sheer joy... this astonishing and unrivalled show blends poetry and magic, film and dancing fingers.” - LA LIBRE BELGIQUE

“A RAVISHING BLEND OF FILM AND THEATER” - BOSTON GLOBE

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what makes a manSONGS WRITTEN BY

Charles Aznavour

STARRING

Chuck Cooper, Andrew Penner, Louise Pitre, Saida Baba Talibah

A NECESSARY ANGEL PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY CANADIAN STAGE

WORLD PRE MIE RE

French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour is one of the world’s last

living “showmen” who, at 90 years, is still a dazzling performer and

songwriter. Created from his rich and diverse catalogue of songs,

What Makes a Man is inspired by the life he lived, observed and

wrote about. In a moment of personal self-examination, four distinct

aspects of one man are born: poet, survivor, performer and prophet,

collectively embodied by four extraordinary vocal artists.

A living portrait that deconstructs the fabric of personality, this

world premiere piece is being created by Jennifer Tarver, director

of Venus in Fur (2013), and Toronto’s Necessary Angel Theatre

Company, our Berkeley Street partners for the next three seasons.

PROUD SPONSOR: 14.15 BERKELEY SEASON

MUSICAL DIRECTION AND ARRANGEMENT BY

Justin Ellington

CREATED AND DIRECTED BY

Jennifer Tarver

“[Jennifer Tarver] is generally regarded as one of the finest talents of her generation” - TORONTO STAR

A MUSICAL TOUR OF A QUINTESSENTIAL FRENCH POP ICON

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DIRECTED BY

Stan Douglas

STORY BY

Stan Douglas AND Chris Haddock

STARRING

Crystal Balint, Sterling Jarvis, Nicholas Lea, Allan Louis, Ava Markus, Hrothgar Mathews, Tom McBeath, Haley McGee, Mayko Nguyen , Gerard Plunkett, Lisa Ryder, Adam Kenneth Wilson

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH CANADIAN STAGE, ARTS CLUB THEATRE AND THE BANFF CENTRE

World-renowned visual artist Stan Douglas and acclaimed screenwriter

Chris Haddock collaborate to create a production that is at the frontier

of new media use in performance. Inspired by post-war film noir,

Helen Lawrence intertwines theatre, visual art, live-action filming

and computer-generated simulations in this beautifully crafted

suspense-filled tale. As Vancouver struggles to reorganize

itself after World War II, forces diverge

as to who should really hold the power.

helen lawrence

PRODUCTION SPONSOR

WRITTEN BY

Chris Haddock

“You’ve never seen anything that looks like this before” - THE GLOBE AND MAIL

“A triumph of design and innovative artistic technology” - THE PROVINCE

“A GROUNDBREAKING PIECE OF THEATRE” - THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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older & recklessCONCEIVED AND CURATED BY

Claudia Moore

STARRING

Robert Desrosiers, Bill Coleman, Douglas Dunn, Esmeralda Enrique, Claudia Moore

A MOONHORSE DANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY CANADIAN STAGE

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of this unique

project showcasing work from older artists, this is

a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s most

celebrated choreographers including Susie Burpee

(Cloud 9), Bill Coleman, Robert Desrosiers, and

Esmeralda Enrique, as well as American dance icon

Douglas Dunn. Presented as a series of short works

accompanied by live musicians.

PROUD SPONSOR: 14.15 BERKELEY SEASON DANCE

PROGRAMMING GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE HAL JACKMAN FOUNDATION

“Where audience participation in a dance performance is concerned, Older & Reckless pretty much has it sewn up.” – THE TORONTO STAR

“IT’S FESTIVE. EVERYONE HAS A GOOD TIME AT AN OLDER & RECKLESS SHOW.” - THE DANCE CURRENT

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opusCHOREOGRAPHY AND STAGING BY

Yaron Lifschitz

MUSICAL DIRECTION BY Debussy String Quartet

COMPOSED BY

Dmitri Shostakovich (STRING QUARTETS NO 11, 8, 5 AND ADAGIO)

A CIRCA AND DEBUSSY STRING QUARTET PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY CANADIAN STAGE

Legendary Australian performance

troupe Circa comes to Canadian Stage

with the North American premiere of

Opus: a work of stunning power and

poetry featuring 14 acrobats tumbling,

spinning and flying to the sounds

of Shostakovich’s string quartets,

played live on stage by the world-

renowned Debussy String Quartet.

With its captivating feats of effortless

physicality, Opus by Circa mixes circus

and classical music into an unexpected

and breathtaking experience.

“ASTONISHING TO WATCH: GRACEFUL, BOMBASTIC, PROFOUND.” - DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ (OUT OF 5)

- DAILY TELEGRAPH

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“Mighty impressive” - THE GUARDIAN

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Back by popular demand, the provocatively sexy show that

had everyone talking in 2013 returns to Canadian Stage

for one final run in our heritage 244-seat Berkeley Street

Theatre. A young actress is determined to land the lead in

a new play based on the classic erotic novel Venus in Fur. During her audition, she gets caught up in an electrifying

game of cat and mouse with the director, blurring the line

between fantasy and reality and testing the boudaries

between dominance and submission. With 11 shows only, this

is the final opportunity to see Venus in Fur at Canadian Stage.

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"Spend the night with Venus in Fur. It’s one hookup you won’t regret." - TORONTO STAR

venus in furBY

David Ives

STARRING

Carly Street AND Rick Miller

A CANADIAN STAGE PRODUCTION

“THE OTHER NUTCRACKER” RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

DIRECTED BY

Jennifer Tarver

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the seagullBY

Anton Chekhov

DIRECTED BY

Chris Abraham

STARRING

Christine Horne, Tom McCamus, Yanna McIntosh, Eric Peterson, Philip Riccio, Tom Rooney, Bahia Watson

PRODUCED BY CROW’S THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH CANADIAN STAGE

A play about the cruelty of love – a story about how

we create stories – and about the heartbreakingly

wide expanse between the life we live and the life we

long for. Chekhov’s The Seagull was a spectacular

failure when it premiered in 1895, but has survived to

become one of the masterpieces of the modern era.

Winner of the 2013 Siminovitch Prize, Chris Abraham

brings to life this astonishingly contemporary

play about a family at the end of an era, facing

an uncertain future. Crow’s Theatre continues its

residency at the Berkeley Street Theatre with another

powerful and provocative production.


CHRIS ABRAHAM TACKLES CHEKHOV’S MASTERPIECE OF DESIRE, LONGING AND AMBITION

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the other place

BY

Sharr White

DIRECTED BY

Daniel Brooks


CANADIAN PRE MIE RE

Juliana Smithton is a successful neurologist whose life

seems to be falling apart around her. Her husband has filed

for divorce, her daughter has eloped with a much older

man, and her own health is declining. But in this brilliantly

troubling and unexpectedly humorous play, nothing is as it

seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with

fiction, the past collides with the present and the elusive

truth about Juliana begins to surface.

Daniel Brooks, director of RACE (2012), returns to

Canadian Stage to direct this intensely unsettling

emotional thriller with a darkly comedic twist.

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“haunting, yet startlingly brisk psychological drama” – VULTURE

“A CUNNINGLY CONSTRUCTED ENTERTAINMENT THAT DISCLOSES ITS NIFTY TWISTS AT INTERVALS THAT KEEP US INTRIGUED”

– THE NEW YORK TIMES

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harper reganBY

Simon Stephens

DIRECTED BY

Matthew Jocelyn


CANADIAN PRE MIE RE

One Autumn evening, after learning of her father’s impending

death, Harper Regan walks away from her home, her husband, her

daughter, and keeps going. She tells no one where she’s going or

whether she’s coming back. She’s put everything she’s ever worked

for at risk. Her journey takes her to the very borderlines of the

relationship between eros and thanatos, sex and death.

Harper Regan is an absorbing story, a woman’s

tale of the need to explore the very meaning of

loyalty, morality, and the bonds of family. Written

by Olivier Award-winning writer Simon Stephens

and directed by Artistic & General Director

Matthew Jocelyn, whose most recent production

THIS (2013) was named “One of the best plays of

this or any other season” by NOW Magazine.

“Simon Stephens's new drama keeps springing surprises.” – THE TELEGRAPH

“BEAUTIFUL, SHARP AND MELANCHOLY” – NEW YORK TIMES

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nongogo BERKELEY STREET THEATRE – DOWNSTAIRS, APR 8 - 12

Set against the vibrant turbulence of the 1950’s, a township

romance unfolds as long-buried secrets are revealed. Produced

by Johannesburg’s great Market Theatre, Nongogo by Athol

Fugard reflects on South Africa’s history as a rich and complex

tapestry that both shapes and imprisons its people.

the meal and hatched BERKELEY STREET THEATRE – UPSTAIRS, APR 8 - 19

As a child growing up in Gugulethu, multiple award-winning dancer,

choreographer, teacher and development activist Mamela Nyamza,

the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Dance,

started using dance to translate the world around her. Nyamza’s

two dance pieces interrogate the African dancer’s body and

cultural ethos, while offering autobiographical explorations of

her own identity as a dancer, an African and as a mother.

ubu and the truth commission BERKELEY STREET THEATRE – DOWNSTAIRS, APR 15 - 19

William Kentridge’s masterful collaboration with Handspring Puppet

Company (Warhorse) in which puppetry, live actors, music, animation

and documentary footage are combined to fuse the chaos of a

century-old legend with original testimony from witnesses at the

post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

dominion BLUMA APPEL THEATRE, APR 22 - 25

Renowned choreographer Luyanda Sidiya presents a dance program

inspired by the deep tribal energy he senses from his land and

people. Unleashed, it has the potential to transform the environment

and all within it, with either positive or negative implications.

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spotlight south africaA CANADIAN STAGE PRESENTATION

Originally planned to mark the 25th

anniversary of the liberation of Nelson

Mandela, this festival will be a tribute to the

extraordinary vitality and originality of the

artistic output in this ever-struggling nation,

led to democracy by the recently departed

Madiba. With five unique productions on

offer, most in North America for the very

first time, this festival is sure to illuminate,

interrogate and entertain.

DANCE PROGRAMMING GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE HAL JACKMAN FOUNDATION

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needles and opiumWRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

Robert Lepage

STARRING

Marc Labrèche, Wellesley Robertson III

AN EX MACHINA PRODUCTION PRESENTED BY CANADIAN STAGE

Following sold-out shows in 2013, Robert Lepage’s

Needles and Opium returns to Canadian Stage for

an exclusive 10-performance run.

The technological wizardry dazzled audiences

while the poignant performances resonated

deeply. Intertwining the lives of Miles Davis,

Jean Cocteau, and a heartbroken artist named

Robert, it’s a beautiful, poetic, and transformative

experience. This is a masterpiece you won’t want

to miss the second time around.

“A masterpiece” – TORONTO STAR

“rebirth of the cool” – THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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# OF SEATS PRODUCTION DATE 1 DATE 2

KISS & CRY OCT 1 - 5, 2014

HELEN LAWRENCE OCT 12 - NOV 1, 2014

OPUS NOV 12 - 16, 2014

THE OTHER PLACE JAN 18 - FEB 7, 2015

HARPER REGAN MAR 1 - 21, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: DOMINION APR 22 - 25, 2015

NEEDLES AND OPIUM MAY 1 - 10, 2015

BLUMA APPEL THEATRE

# OF SEATS PRODUCTION DATE 1 DATE 2

WHAT MAKES A MAN OCT 5 - NOV 2, 2014

OLDER & RECKLESS NOV 6 - 9, 2014

VENUS IN FUR (ADD ON) DEC 18 - 28, 2014

THE SEAGULL JAN 11 - FEB 8, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: NONGOGO APR 8 - 12, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: THE MEAL APR 8 - 12, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: UBU APR 15 - 19, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: HATCHED APR 15 - 19, 2015

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PAYMENT You can choose to pay for your subscription with one payment or in three monthly installments. We accept credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), cheque (payable to Canadian Stage), debit card or cash (in-person only).

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SUBSCRIPTION PRICES PREVIEWS/MATINEES (WED, SAT, SUN)

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4 BLUMA SHOWS - SAVE UP TO 20%INCLUDES HELEN LAWRENCE, THE OTHER PLACE, HARPER REGAN PLUS 1 OTHER BLUMA SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE. BONUS 1 PREVIEW TICKET ($64)

AREG PRICE $344 $420

SUB PRICE $282 save $62 $358 save $62

BREG PRICE $253 $307


CREG PRICE $154 $149


5 BLUMA SHOWS - SAVE UP TO 20%INCLUDES HELEN LAWRENCE, THE OTHER PLACE, HARPER REGAN PLUS 2 OTHER BLUMA SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE. BONUS 1 PREVIEW TICKET ($64)

AREG PRICE $429 $525






FULL SEASON - SAVE UP TO 25% INCLUDES ALL BLUMA AND BERKELEY SHOWS. BONUS 2 PREVIEW TICKETS ($128) EXCEPT VENUS IN FUR

AREG PRICE $989 $1,155






BLUMA APPEL THEATRE

AREG PRICE $72 + taxes/fees $99 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $69 $88

BREG PRICE $52 + taxes/fees $69 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $49 $64

CREG PRICE $30 + taxes/fees $30 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $30 $30


AREG PRICE $45 + taxes/fees $49 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $38 $40

BREG PRICE $41 + taxes/fees $45 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $36 $38

CREG PRICE $30 + taxes/fees $30 + taxes/fees

SUB PRICE $30 $30

PER TICKET PRICES PREVIEWS/MATINEES (WED, SAT, SUN)

EVENINGS (TUES - SAT)

ADD VENUS IN FUR at Berkeley (taxes/fees extra for regular tickets)

A $59 $59

B $49 $49

C $30 $30

SERVICE FEES Subscriptions include a $6 package fee and HST. There is a $4 per ticket service charge plus HST for regular tickets. Prices as of Feb 1, 2014.

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Located just steps from the Distillery District, the historic Berkeley Street Theatre complex is home to two intimate performance spaces, as well as a large rehearsal space, props and wardrobe facilities, and the company’s administrative offices.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BERKELEY The Berkeley Street Theatre is located at 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto

TTC FROM KING STATION (YONGE/UNIVERSITY LINE)

• Obtain a transfer when you pay your fare; You will need it for the streetcar at King Station

• Take the Eastbound King streetcar to the Ontario Street stop, which is one stop east of Sherbourne Street

• Walk east on King Street one half block to Berkeley Street

• Turn right onto Berkeley Street and continue south past Front Street

• The theatre is located half a block south of Front Street on the west side of Berkeley

BLUMA APPEL THEATRE

ST. LAWRENCE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS

The Bluma Appel Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts is the company’s main stage and home to seven of our productions this season. Located just off Yonge Street in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core, this theatre has been Canadian Stage's home for more than 26 years.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BLUMA APPEL The Bluma Appel Theatre is located in the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts at 27 Front Street East, Toronto

TTC FROM KING STATION (YONGE/UNIVERSITY LINE)

• Exit the station onto Yonge Street• Walk south on Yonge to Front Street• Turn left on Front Street and walk

one block east• The St. Lawrence Centre is on the south-

east side of Front Street at Scott Street

TTC FROM UNION STATION (YONGE/UNIVERSITY LINE)

• Exit Union Station on the south side of Front Street

• Walk east along Front Street• The St. Lawrence Centre is one block

east of the corner of Yonge and Front on the south side

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Please note: The Berkeley Street Theatre - Upstairs does not have accessible seating.

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Before the curtain rises, we want to see you up close. Join us for Face to Face: a three-part series at our historic Berkeley Street Theatre that celebrates our 14.15 season with music, food and art in a highly-curated, immersive experience.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Face to Face pass gives you and a guest access to all three events plus food, drink and programming.

COST

• $75 for 14.15 subscribers

• $25 for Members (donors $75 to 1499)

• Free for our Artistic Patron’s Circle ($1499+)

For tickets and information, contact Leah Schoenmakers at 416.367.8243 x327, or [email protected]

face to faceNEW THIS SEASON

Mon, Oct 6, 2014, 7 pm Part 1: CREATE with Helen Lawrence

Mon, Jan 12, 2015, 7 pm Part 2: INHABIT with The Other Place

Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 7 pm Part 3: EXPLORE with Spotlight South Africa

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an open space/open mind event series for the culturally curious.

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$10 in advance$15 at the door (per event)Tickets are limited, expectations are not.

What is INTERMISSION?INTERMISSION is not a theatre performance; it’s an immersive event series presented by the creative minds here at Canadian Stage. Inspired by Matthew Jocelyn’s programming

and the conversations, themes, and diversions that shape our culture, INTERMISSION is a live exploration of what happens when divergent ideas and ideologies collide.

No two events are alike, nor will they ever repeat.

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INTERMISSION events run from May to August.

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Documents

14.15 Season Brochure