Stephen Harper: The Musical

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Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
7:00 PM

After numerous successful sessions across the country in the past 18 months, SHTM has kept up to date with the repeat offences and growing shame of our nation’s capital. This play, by Canada's own "Pro Rogue," examines current Canadian political climate through songs, rants, visuals, puppets… and a little bit of attitude.

A sharp-witted, scathingly satirical, and not-too-untrue one-man show, (well, two if you count the somewhat disturbing Harper Dummy!) featuring 20 original songs, spoken word, hundreds of projected images, audience participation, and an activist’s passion to show where we are and where we can go as a nation. (Updated to reflect our growing shame... ) The timing is right for this innovative (and entertaining) work. So many Canadians are feeling that their voice is not being heard under the “Harper Government”. What can we do about this?

Audiences can find out, and have a fun theatrical evening at the same time! No matter what your stripes, there are laughs to be had - and maybe just a little swearing. Gordon’s professional credentials are stellar. Audiences may be familiar with his work as a singer-songwriter, with 40 albums to his cred it over a thirty year international career. (His songs can be heard at [email protected]) He is equally skilled as a playwright, using musical theatre as a vehicle for pointed social commentary. His plays include “Hardscrabble Road” (about homelessness and globalization issues), “Nastee’ Business” (about the bottled water scam), and “Tryst and Snout” (a hillbilly adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”). Gordon is a councillor in his hometown of Guelph, Ontario, and also ran for the provincial NDP seat in his riding.