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Theatre Aquarius announces its 2015/16 season.
THE BIG SLEEP
by Raymond Chandler
Adapted for the stage by Alvin Rakoff and John D. Rakoff
September 23 – October 10, 2015
Philip Marlowe, the quintessential hard-boiled L.A. private eye, comes to life in this thrilling, all-new stage adaptation of Raymond Chandler's noir mystery classic. When Marlowe is engaged to keep a very private man's family out of the public eye, it seems like an easy enough job. But the Sternwood daughters may have fallen too far from grace for any kind of soft landing. As the bullets fly and the body count rises, is there anyone Marlowe can count on for the truth, or will he end up falling into... The Big Sleep? A sexy and scandalous visit to golden-age Hollywood in all of its seedy glory, The Big Sleep will keep you guessing until the very end, with an impact like a sock to the jaw and an intensity that burns like a shot of cheap whiskey.
Adapted and directed by Emmy Award-winner Alvin Rakoff.
JACK OF DIAMONDS
by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes
October 28 – November 14, 2015
Beloved funnyman Jamie Farr, star of TV's M*A*S*H returns to the Theatre Aquarius stage in this side-splitting senior sensation! When a group of happy retirees find themselves suddenly penniless at the hands of a crook with a Ponzi scheme, all seems lost. But when they discover the felonious financier is hiding from the law in their very own seniors' home, the race for revenge in on, at a breakneck pace that will have you rolling in the aisles! This mini-Madoff may be clever, but can he trump the Jack of Diamonds? Jack of Diamonds is a geriatric gem and a laugh-out-loud comedy of errors, where misadventure meets magic and makes you laugh ‘till you cry! From the authors of the comedy smash Who's Under Where, which has been translated into 5 languages and been produced more than 100 times around the world!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - THE MUSICAL
Adapted for the stage by Peter Jorgensen
With Musical Arrangments by Nico Rhodes
December 2 – 27, 2015
The world’s most beloved holiday story shines in this all-new stage adaptation, which seamlessly blends the timeless family classic with the music of the greatest songwriters of the era - George and Ira Gershwin, Kurt Weill, Ivor Novello and more! The heartwarming story of George Bailey and the profound difference that one ordinary man can make in the lives of many is an unforgettable experience you will want to share with family, friends and neighbours. Travel with us to Bedford Falls as a holiday celebration you will never forget makes George Bailey discover that truly It’s A Wonderful Life! A joyous journey that will have you checking for Zuzu’s petals in your own pockets and will make you believe in your heart that every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!
RED
by John Logan
January 27 – February 13, 2016
Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Play. A gripping and inspiring journey into the heart of one of the titans of modern art, and an electrifying play of ideas that celebrates the importance of art in our lives. The story of the fascinating struggles of Mark Rothko to come to grips with his most monumental creations, and of his young assistant to connect with the man behind the fiery genius. Does art have power to transform death into life? If true passion has a colour, can it be anything but Red? A thrilling journey that will change the way you see the world.
"Smart, eloquent entertainment... deftly conjures what most plays about artists don't: the exhilaration of the act."
~ The New Yorker.
IF I WERE YOU
by Alan Ayckbourn
March 2 – 19, 2016
A gender-bending comedy about Mal and Jill, an English couple who suddenly have their lives turned upside down when they mysteriously switch bodies! When they decide to hide the flip-flop from their family and friends, and carry on as if nothing had happened, complications spread like wildfire. How well do you think you know the person you share your life with? Well enough to leave no surprises if they were to walk a mile in your shoes? Mal and Jill embark on an adventure of new perspective as they learn to see themselves as others see them, and discover what they would truly do… If I Were You! A fantasy that will have you howling with recognition, and open your eyes to the people closest to you.
THE LADIES FOURSOME
by Norm Foster
April 20 – May 7, 2016
Fan-favourite Norm Foster returns to the Theatre Aquarius stage by popular demand! Canada’s best-loved storyteller is back with more hijinks on the links, this time with a team of unforgettable women. Margot, Tate, Connie and Dory play eighteen holes of love, loss, regret and joy as they come together to celebrate the life of their lost friend Catharine. Along the way, they discover just how much they never knew about her, or about each other, and just how deeply they care for the friends that remain in The Ladies Foursome. As raucous, rowdy, heartwarming and hilarious a journey as you’ve ever been on, The Ladies Foursome is a celebration you will want to share, and a tale that will make you treasure your own friends more than ever before!
Subscriptionsfor this amazing season are on sale now! Call the box office at 905.522.7529 or toll free at 1.800.465.7529 to guarantee your seats today!
Photo: Dofasco Centre.
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