Theatre Burlington, “Copenhagen”: Jan 30, 31, Feb 5-8, 12-14
A mysterious meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1941. Two renowned nuclear scientists, one a Jew, the other a German. The Nazis have occupied Denmark and most of Europe…are poised to take on the world.
What did these men discuss and why, and how close did the Nazis come to creating an atom bomb? What stopped them? A true story about real people. More »
Theatre Aquarius, “Laughton, Chaplin”: Jan 24 – 31
Theatre Aquarius presents a double-bill of one-act plays in its Stagewrite Series this January. In the intimate setting of its Studio Theatre, Theatre Aquarius offers the chance to see two well-matched, passionate plays in a single night: Laughton Common and Chaplin: about Face.
“It is a pleasure to have Scott Hurst and Jason Allin on our stage. And, it is a double pleasure when they are presenting the stories of these truly great masters of theatre!” says Theatre Aquarius Artistic Director Ron Ulrich More »
Theatre Aquarius, “Toronto , Mississippi”: Jan 21 – Feb 7
Theatre Aquarius is pleased to present Toronto, Mississippi in a co-production with the Playhouse Theatre Company, Vancouver. Written by Governor General Award-winning playwright Joan MacLeod, this heartfelt family drama is about Jhana, a mentally challenged girl who, like any teenager, tries to decipher a complicated adult world. When Jhana’s father, an Elvis impersonator, returns after a long absence, her unusual family is thrust into action. Beautifully, humorously, and touchingly exploring themes of mental disability, abandonment, love, and lust, Toronto, Mississippi is a Canadian gem. More »
