October 2, 2018, Langley, BC: Trinity Western University’s line up of theatre productions for the 2018-2019 season brings to stage three productions to delight audiences and showcase the burgeoning talent at the University’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture. Featuring talented actors and award-winning directors, TWU Theatre Department delivers high-calibre local theatre for the Fraser Valley. Seasons tickets for all three plays are available now until October 29 at www.twu.ca/season-tickets.
All three productions take place at Freedom Hall, Robert N. Thompson Building, Trinity Western University, 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC. Buy tickets online or call the box office at 604.513.2188 to purchase tickets and make group sales inquiries.
THE GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE
October 23 - November 3, 2018
Written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux
Directed by: Kate Muchmore Woo, DepartmentChair & Assistant Professor of Theatre
Is true love waiting behind a mask? An arranged marriage takes a fun turn when the betrothed take matters into their own hands! Set in France in the 1730s, this classic and endearing romantic comedy delivers a lot of laughs and touches on universal concepts of class, identity and love.
UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTMAS
November 20 - December 1, 2018
Written collaboratively by the ensemble
Directed by: Angela Konrad,Professor of Theatre
Can anything surprise us about Christmas? Invert your expectations in this mischievous and magical romp through “the most wonderful time of the year.” Upside-Down Christmas is TWU’s latest production of devised theatre, in which an ensemble cast evolves a theme or idea into a story through improvisation and exploration. The results promise to be both fun and thought-provoking—and like nothing else you’ll see this Christmas.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE MUSICAL
March 12 - 30, 2019
Written by Norman Campbell & Donald Harron
Directed by: Angela Konrad,Professor of Theatre
Be captured by the tale of a Canadian icon. The story of Anne Shirley – Canada’s favourite fun, fierce and fiery redhead – has touched the hearts of readers around the world. L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies and been translated into over 20 languages. See the story come to life in this joyful musical adaptation.
For more information:
Linda Munro
Trinity Western University
t: 778-839-9649
e: media@twu.ca