Rough House
English Theatre: All
November 17 - December 16, 2006
Let the artists speak for themselves
Peter Hinton introduces the 06-07 Season
Peter Hinton on Rough House
Naomi Campbell, Producer & Brian Quirt, Artistic Director, Nightswimming on Rough House
Rough House Study Guide
For the whole family: November 17-19
For adult audiences: December 5-16
Please note that the version of Rough House for families is the same as Rough House for adults, only 15 minutes shorter.
A roller-coaster ride of dance, slapstick and extreme physicality! Andy Massingham uses his tremendous physical talents to tell a story of falling down and rising up again. With little more than a lightbulb, a chair, a bowl, looming shadows and the incredible feats of a first rate lighting design, Rough House examines the daily hazards of everyday experience, as seen through the filter of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the expressive physical language of silent film. As this ordinary man attempts to assert his will against the outside world, he discovers he is constantly at odds with gravity. At once witty and affecting, Rough House reminds us of the remarkable drama that lies within the mundane, and the transformative but elusive nature of reality. A grown-up experience, but suitable for children.
"When I first saw Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times on a big screen, I didn't speak in school for two days. Chaplin and Buster Keaton bruised me the most [referring to his attempts to duplicate their sight gags]. Physical performance cuts through the verbiage, getting the message out to the maximum number of people and having the greatest effect. Along with music, it's the art form that communicates most quickly. The body doesn't lie, where words can. " Andy Massingham
We are so lucky to have Ottawa natives Brian Quirt and Naomi Campbell back "home" with their groundbreaking company Nightswimming. Rough House is a show that crosses every boundary between dance and theatre, tragedy and comedy, and finally family and adult theatre programming. It is a piece that fully embodies the physical language and context of the stage.
"Rough House is a one-man, one-act show featuring physical movement of an extreme nature. There is no dialogue. Andy is exploring the universal language of gesture, action and objective; it is part dance, part slapstick, part pantomime. Rough House is extremely funny and the physicality is both beautifully graceful and shockingly dangerous." Brian Quirt
"Movies are a fad. Audiences really want to see live actors on a stage." Charlie Chaplin
"What do you get when you have a lightbulb, a bowl, a chair and actor Andy Massingham? Great theatre! I haven't seen a better one- man show in many moons. Go Now Fast!" –Jazz 91.1FM
"The last moments, a magical shadow ride for chair, lightbulb and man, capture the cleverness of the show in miniature, leaving audiences absolutely still with wonder." NOW Magazine
Andy Massingham
Photo: Laird Mackintosh
Illustration: Lino
| Artist (s) |
Created and performed by Andy Massingham (Stratford)
Directed by Brian Quirt
Lighting Design by Rebecca Picherak and Michelle Ramsay
Stage Managed by Kathryn Westoll
Produced by Naomi Campbell
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| House |
Studio |
| Seating Plan |
Non-Reserved Seating |
| Ticket Information |
Single tickets $25 to $35 |
| On Sale Date |
Single Tickets on sale September 5th
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| Company |
A Nightswimming (Toronto) production |
| 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 |
Time(s) |
Buy Tickets Online |
| Thursday, December 07, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Friday, December 08, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Saturday, December 09, 2006 |
14:00 |
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| Saturday, December 09, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Tuesday, December 12, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Wednesday, December 13, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
12:30 |
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| Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Friday, December 15, 2006 |
20:00 |
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| Saturday, December 16, 2006 |
14:00 |
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| Saturday, December 16, 2006 |
20:00 |
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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.
