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Something exciting is returning to the East End of Toronto this holiday season: Torrent Productions is thrilled to announce PINOCCHIO: A Merry Magical Pantomime premieres at the Royal Canadian Legion #001 (Coxwell Ave at Gerrard St East). PINOCCHIO opens on Friday, December 22 at 7pm and runs until Sunday December 31 (12 shows only). Tickets are available via 1-800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2937916, or at the door.
A fantastic holiday treat for the entire family. PINOCCHIO: A Merry Magical Pantomime is packed with action and zingers with a couple of magical surprises tossed in for good measure. Come see Pinocchio at Gepetto's magical toy shop for a fun night of laughs, sing-songs, who’s behind you’s and oh no they didn’ts!
Husband-and-wife team — and long-time residents of Toronto’s East End — Rob Torr and Dora Award winning choreographer Stephanie Graham of Torrent Productions produce again after last year’s successful run of Robin Hood:A Merry Magical Pantomime in 2016.
Featuring a sparkling cast of award winning musical theatre veterans with credits from across the country: KEVIN AICHELE (Million Dollar Quartet, Mamma Mia), RYAN BROWN (Shrek, Beauty and the Beast), GREG CAMPBELL (Mary Poppins, Video Cabaret), STUART DOWLING (Hairspray, Spamalot); plus newcomers, CAMERON FRANCIS (Anne and Gilbert), CYNTHIA HICKS (Boys, Girls and Other Mythological Creatures), KELSEY VERZOTTI (Life After) and LUC TROTTIER (Perry Loves Mary).
PINOCCHIO: A Merry Magical Pantomime is written by award winning playwright CAROLINE SMITH, Directed by ROB TORR, Choreography by STEPHANIE GRAHAM. Musical Direction by NOAH MACDOUGALL.
Torrent has a history of successful productions under their belt, including 2017’s Robin Hood: A Merry Magical Pantomime , 2009’s Hipcheck–The Musical (Patron’s Pick and Best of Fringe) and their 2014 Next Stage Theatre Festival hit, Killer Business–The Musical. For more information about Torrent Productions please visit their website: www.torrentproductions.com
Venue: Royal Canadian Legion #001,
243 Coxwell Ave (Coxwell Ave at Gerrard St East— Map)
Performances:
Friday, December 22 at 7pm (opening);
Saturday, December 23 at 2pm and 7pm;
Sunday, December 24 at 2pm;
Tuesday, December 26 at 2pm,
Wednesday, December 27 at 2pm
Thursday, December 28 at 2pm and 7pm;
Friday, December 29 at 7pm;
Saturday, December 30 at 2pm and 7pm;
Sunday, December 31 at 2pm (final performance)
**Please note early curtain time.
Tickets:
Adults: $35 / Children ages 5-12: $25 (no babes in arms)
via Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006
2017-09-29
Toronto: Torrent Productions presents "Pinocchio: A Merry Magical Pantomime" December 22-31