This story of the celebrated character with the never-ending childhood traces his journey from lonely orphan to beloved boy hero. Audiences are transported to a, whimsical world filled with swashbuckling pirates, magic amulets, and singing mermaids. Join the intrepid Peter (Benjamin Wardle) and his cunning companion, Molly (Rachel Cairns), on an adventure that takes them the decks of the Neverland. Aboard the ship, they are challenged by the pirate Black Stache (Colleen Wheeler) and his first mate, Smee (Emmelia Gordon). Cheer for Peter and his ragtag crew as they risk their lives to protect the Queen’s secret treasure and save their friends.
“Peter and the Starcatcher is truly a remarkable play because it depends so much on you to participate with an active imagination,” says director David Mackay. “The actors play a multitude of characters, sometimes switching characters before your eyes, and other times actors are incorporated directly into the scenery as props. The creators of this play cleverly designed the show so that the actors provide the key elements, and then your imagination pretends the rest, often with staggering creative results.”
Peter and the Starcatcher will be the first production to appear on the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, followed by The (Post) Mistress (February 4-28) and the world premiere of Onegin (March 17-April 10).
Starring Rachel Cairns, Aadin Church, Chris Cochrane, Kevin Michael Cripps, Emmelia Gordon, Katey Hoffman, Caitriona Murphy, Chirag Naik, Vincent Tong, Benjamin Wardle, Colleen Wheeler, Joel Wirkkunen,Beatrice Zeilinger Director David Mackay Assistant Director Jennifer Copping Musical Director Kevin Michael Cripps Set Designer Lauchlin Johnston Costume Designer Carmen Alatorre Lighting Designer Conor Moore Sound Designer Murray Price Stage Manager Caryn Fehr Apprentice Stage Manager Michelle Harrison
Arts Club Theatre Company’s Peter and the Starcatcher – the inaugural production on the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre (162 West 1st Avenue), November 26 – December 27, 2015. Monday–Thursday 7:30 PM, Friday & Saturday 8 PM, Wednesday 1:30 PM, and Saturday at 2 PM. Tickets start at $25, inclusive of taxes and fees. Call the Arts Club Box Office at 604.687.1644 or visit artsclub.com.
