Stephen Harper: The Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil

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Friday, November 15th, 2013
7:30 PM

Written & performed by James Gordon

This new 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 18 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.

James Gordon�s fourth full-length musical play, �Stephen Harper: The Musical�, finally makes its way to Vancouver Island, after successful runs in his hometown of Guelph and at Hamilton�s Pearl Company Canadian Theatre Festival.

The timing is right for this innovative 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-ongwriter, 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�).


Tickets available online at http://tinshack.ticketleap.com; at Seeds Grocery, Cumberland; Rewind Coffee Bar in Tintown or by calling 250.465.8867.

There are a limited number of �pay what you want� seats available ONLINE until Nov 5.

Regular price: Adults: $20 advance/$25 door, Students/Srs: $16 advance/$20 door.

Come for a light-hearted evening of serious political satire. Bring a friend who�s on the fence. Bring teens who are on the verge of their first vote. Bring your sense of humour� and outrage.

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Presented by Tin Shack Creative

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FMI: Kera McHugh/Ian Backs, 250.465.8867