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Circlesnake Productions explores the life of John Dee, the 16th century adviser to Queen Elizabeth, and a scientist and magician when the two professions were indistinguishable. The Queen's Conjuror runs from November 4 to November 20 at The Attic Arts Hub, 1402 Queen St E.
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The Queen's Conjuror follows Dee (Tim Walker) as he tries to decipher an enticing but ominous vision which he hopes will provide critical information that will impress the Queen (Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah) enough to gain her patronage. To do this, Dee enlists the help of Edward Kelley (Joshua Browne), a scryer, medium, and possible charlatan. Kelley proves to be as brilliant as he is disturbed, and Dee must work through the difficulties of Kelley's psyche and his erratic behaviour to access his revelatory visions and gain the Queen's support. The show explores the complexity of intimacy, the dangers of vulnerability, and the necessities of both for the alchemical transformation of the soul.
The Queen's Conjuror continues Circlesnake’s unique process of creating work through structured improvisation and collaborative writing. Previous Circlesnake collaborators return, including Tim Walker, Joshua Browne, and director Alec Toller. Toller also directs the award winning troupe Sex T-Rex, winner of numerous awards including the Just For Laughs Best English Comedy Award and Second City Award for Best Comedy.
SHOW TIMES:
Run November 4 to November 20,
Wed - Sat @ 8pm, and Sun @ 2pm
Thursday Nov 3 @ 8pm (Preview)
Friday Nov 4 @ 8pm (Opening)
Saturday Nov 5 @ 8pm
Sunday Nov 6 @ 2pm
Wednesday Nov 9 @ 8pm
Thursday Nov 10 @ 8pm
Friday Nov 11 @ 8pm
Saturday Nov 12 @ 8pm
Sunday Nov 13 @ 2pm
Wednesday Nov 16 @ 8pm
Thursday Nov 17 @ 8pm
Friday Nov 18 @ 8pm
Saturday Nov 19 @ 8pm
Sunday Nov 20 @ 2pm
VENUE
The Attic Arts Hub, 1402 Queen St E.
TICKETS
$30 at the door or online at www.circlesnake.com $20 Student/Arts Worker Price
Illustration: Portrait of John Dee. c.16th century.
2016-10-03
Toronto: Circlesnake Productions presents "The Queen's Conjuror" November 4-20