The Bookshop
English Theatre: All
September 29 - October 1, 2006
Let the artists speak for themselves
Peter Hinton introduces the 06-07 Season
Peter Hinton on The Bookshop
The Bookshop Study Guide
It’s the day of the grand opening! First thing this morning, Jeanne officially took over as owner of the old bookshop on the corner. Everything is going smoothly until she receives a visit from the charming Samuel, who has just opened a chocolate boutique next door. Jeanne suddenly finds herself tongue-tied with shyness. Since troubles always seem to come in bunches, who should appear in the bookshop in the middle of the night but a charming old gentleman looking for a book he misplaced… more than 70 years ago?
"I wanted to talk about and share my love of books, those marvellous things that contain all the stories in the world, from picture books to universal encyclopedias. I wanted to talk about the irresistible urge to take a book and devour every word, gulp down every syllable; to dive into a book, get lost in a book. Every book is unique and speaks directly to our heart. It’s a passport to imaginary worlds." Marie-Josée Bastien A new English-language coproduction with Théâtre du Gros Mécano. This first play for young audiences by author and actress Marie-Josée Bastien is directed by one of Quebec’s hottest young stage directors and features for the first time an English- speaking cast made up of some of Ottawa’s and Montreal’s finest and most exciting Anglophone actors.
"Colour, fantasy, magic, and irresistible movement; a romantic comedy… that explores the serious notions of self-esteem, the desire to love and be loved, and the importance of listening to one’s own heart when it goes "boom, boom!’ and firmly seizing the day." Jean St-Hilaire, Le Soleil (Québec City)
"A society could exist without writing, but not without reading. Reading itself comes before writing. We are creatures who constantly need to decipher the world around us, and in that sense we have to read everything that's around us -- the landscape and the faces of the people we see." Alberto Manguel
Marie-Josée Bastien, Playwright
Photo: Laird Mackintosh
Illustration: Lino
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By Marie-Josée Bastien (Québec City)
Translated by Maureen Labonté
Directed by Frédéric Dubois
Set Design by Élise Dubé
Costume Design by Isabelle Saint-Louis
Lighting Design by Felix Bernier Guimond
Sound Design by Pascal Robitaille
Featuring
Marcel Jeannin
Sarah McVie
Eleanor Noble
Pierre Simpson
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| House |
Studio |
| Seating Plan |
Non-Reserved Seating |
| Ticket Information |
Single tickets $12 (adults and children) |
| On Sale Date |
Single Tickets on sale August 14, 2006
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| Company |
A Théâtre du Gros Mécano (Quebec) production in coproduction with NAC English Theatre |
| Group Information |
Groups of 10+ receive great discounts! For more information contact grp@nac-cna.ca.
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| Season |
2006-2007 |
Performance Schedule |
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Box Office Information
Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 21:00
Sundays and Holidays:
When a performance is scheduled, the Box Office will open 2 hours prior to curtain until 15 minutes after the curtain time of the last performance.
No service charges. Debit card and major credit cards accepted.
