Burning Bluebeard
by Jay Torrence
December 15–24, 2016
A Canadian Premiere
Presented by Edmonton Actors Theatre as part of the Roxy Performance Series
Inspired by a true story, Burning Bluebeard tells the tale of six singed clowns who emerge from the burnt remains of a theatre to perform their spectacular Christmas Pantomime. This time they hope to finally reach the true happy ending of their second act and avoid the fateful fire destroyed Chicago’s Iroquois Theatre in 1903.
Recommended age: 13+ Contains Mature Themes
Director: Dave Horak
Featuring: Braydon Dowler-Coltman, Vincent Forcier, Amber Lewis, Richelle Thorson, John Ullyatt & Stephanie Wolfe
Set/Lighting Designer: Scott Peters
Costume Designer: Sydney Gross
Stage Manager: Jenn Best
Photos & Poster Design: Dave DeGagné & Brad Gibbons – dbphotographics.ca
December 15–24, 2016
Times
Opening December 15
Tues-sat @ 8pm | Sundays @ 2pm |
W/ Saturday Dec. 17 @ 2pm & 8pm
Closing on Saturday Dec. 24 @ 2pm
The Iroquois Theatre FIRE of 1903 in Chicago was the deadliest theatre fire in American History.
LEARN MORE: THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE
Visit http://www.iroquoistheater.com
Edmonton première of Burning Bluebeard a poignant mix of comedy and horror
READ: REVIEW BY LIZ NICHOLLS, EDMONTON JOURNAL
Maclean: Burning Bluebeard innovative and energetic
READ: REVIEW BY COLIN MACLEAN, EDMONTON SUN
Burning Bluebeard balances balance delightful impishness with disquieting revelations
READ: REVIEW BY MEL PRIESTLEY, VUE WEEKLY
Burning Bluebeard: Edmonton Actors Theatre takes us through the Flames to Christmas
READ: PREVIEW FROM LIZ NICHOLLS, EDMONTON JOURNAL
Burning Bluebeard closes out Theatre Network’s 2015 with the story of, um, a theatre fire
READ: PREVIEW FROM MEL PRIESTLEY, VUE WEEKLY
CAST/CREW
PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS – DBPHOTOGRAPHICS.CA
COLLECTED PHOTOS ABOUT THE IROQUOIS THEATRE & THE FIRE THAT DESTROYED IT
