Following a sold-out run at Free Fall 2008, Urbanvessel and The Theatre Centre present Stitch, an a cappella opera by maverick composer-librettist duo Juliet Palmer and Anna Chatterton. Ruth Madoc-Jones directs the sublime and wild voices of Christine Duncan, Patricia O'Callaghan and Neema Bickersteth.
"A rogue brace of creative spirits cuts through the couture and sweeps us straight into a sewing sweatshop in Stitch." John Terauds, Toronto Star
"An extraordinary melding of lyric singing, sung speech, and the whir of the sewing machines... new, different and stimulating." Michael Crabb, CBC Radio
"An artistic adventure." Kelly Nestruck, Globe & Mail
Hemmed in by the language of sewing and the inexorable rhythm of the machine, three women fight to find space for imagination and individuality. From the sweet 3-part stylings of “Cowl-neck Blues” to the fierce interlocked minimalism of “Chain stitch, Lock stitch, Whip stitch”, STITCH gives voice to the unseen women who clothe us all.
Outstanding Production, Opera, 2008 Dora Award nomination. Outstanding New Musical/Opera, 2008 Dora Award nomination
Stitch was developed in residence at The Theatre Centre.
WHEN?: Wed May 26 - Fri May 28 @ 8pm; matinees Sat + Sun @ 2.30pm.
TICKETS $20 + $2 facility fee.
BOOK: by phone 416-538-0988 (mon-fri, 9am-5pm. Only at weekends on days of performances); in person at The Theatre Centre 1 hour before the show.
The Theatre Centre will host a Benefit Performance on Saturday May 29 @ 7pm. Event includes including an intimate pre-show reception, and an exclusive talk with composer of STITCH Juliet Palmer and director, writer, producer Atom Egoyan and theatre and opera director Tom Diamond
All proceeds raised go towards The Theatre Centre's on-going work with supporting artists and developing new work.
BENEFIT tickets: $100 ($70 tax receipt per ticket).
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BOOK: 416-534-9261 or email
info@theatrecentre.org
