Theatre Inconnu presents: SHOCKHEADED PETER – A JUNK OPERA by Julian Crouch, Phelim McDermott & The Tiger Lillies Nov 30 – Dec 17 This “Junk Opera” (a term used to describe the work of The Tiger Lillies, an English trio of cabaret-style musicians) is based upon the German cautionary-tales book for children: Struwwelpeter (1845) by Heinrich Hoffmann. The music is an intoxicating blend of Eastern European gypsy with French-style cabaret, and a sprinkling of melodic heart-rending ballad. The lyrics – in a very darkly comic manner – demonstrate what happens to little children who misbehave. The presentation style is one of puppetry, pantomime, story telling, and orchestrated mayhem.
=0D=0A=Local band, The Party On High Street – who have so brilliantly accompanied past musicals at Theatre Inconnu (including Alice by Tom Waits) – will be back to provide eclectic musicianship for a host of glorious local voices. “Few shows have ever been as good at being bad… the most delightful of dreams and the nastiest of nightmares.” The Guardian Staring: Melissa Blank, Wendy Cornock, Cam Culham, Rosemary Jeffery, Bindon Kinghorn. Director: Clayton Jevne Assistant Director: Darlene Arseneault Musical Direction by Donna Williams & Brin Porter Costume Designer: Ian Case Set Designer: Clayton Jevne Puppet Creator: Timothy Gosley Preview: Nov 30-8pm
=0D=0A=8pm shows: Dec 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
=0D=0A=2pm shows: Dec 3, 10, 17
=0D=0A=Reservations and Ticket Sales Through TICKET ROCKET: ticketrocket.co or (250) 590-6291 (a $2.50 charge will be added) Directly through THEATRE INCONNU: Phone (250) 360-0234 or by email: tinconnu@islandnet.com. Complimentary tickets, special needs seating, and subscribers: need to reserve directly through Theatre Inconnu.
=0D=0A=Ticket prices: $14 regular, $10 seniors (60+) /students/unwaged Nov 30 – Preview is $7 Tuesday Dec 6 is Pay-What-You-Wish admission The show is 90 minutes long, including one 15-minute intermission. Theatre Inconnu is located at 1923 Fernwood Road (across from the Belfry Theatre) www.theatreinconnu.com
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