Lisa Horner to Star in BELLES SOEURS: THE MUSICAL at Confederation Centre

Confederation Centre is proud to present the explosive new musical BELLES SOEURS: THE MUSICAL this September as the closing production of The Charlottetown Festival season. Crackling with electricity and performed by a powerhouse cast and musicians, Belles Sœurs arrives in Charlottetown following stellar reviews and sold-out crowds in Montreal and Ottawa (NAC).

This touching and heartfelt English-language musical is based on Michel Tremblay's internationally­-celebrated play and is produced by Copa de Oro and the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts. Adapted and directed by René Richard Cyr in collaboration with the award winning duo Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, Tremblay's tale takes on a whole new dimension in this outrageously fun and comedic musical performed by a powerhouse all-female cast.

Working-class Montreal housewife Germaine Lauzon wins one million department store stamps and invites family and friends over to celebrate. But pride + greed = envy! The 11 women complain aggressively, overshare shamelessly, and fantasize freely while secretly coveting Germaine's precious stamps.

"This is a story about family. About a daughter struggling to break free from her overbearing mother, and sisters learning to accept each other for who they are, and not who the other thinks they should be," says Artistic Director Adam Brazier. "Belles Soeurs is a touching and heartfelt musical comedy straight from the heart of the Canadian spirit and we are thrilled to present it on Prince Edward Island."

Richly textured and outrageously fun, Belles Sœurs will sweep you through joy and drama, laughs, tears, and the heights and depths of the human condition, all resonating through the medium of the modern musical. Audiences will fall in love with hits such as 'I Want it All,' 'Bingo,' and 'Johnny,' that will have them humming for days.

The Festival is pleased to announce that Dora-Award winning actress Lisa Horner will star as the Montreal housewife Germaine, alongside a stacked ensemble. A celebrated name in Canadian theatre, Horner has performed for Mirvish, Shaw, and Stratford, as well as TV credits on Little Mosque on the Prairie, Wind at My Back, and Road to Avonlea. She won a Dora in 2013 for her role in The Wizard of Oz and is currently in the show's ensemble at the NAC. "I am over the moon that I get to play this incredible woman, Germaine!" she offers, "and also to bring this beautiful piece of Canadian theatre to this beautiful Island!"

The relationship between mothers and daughters is one that can be wonderful, inspiring, and sometimes very complicated! This Mother's Day the Festival is offering 40% off tickets to Belles Soeurs. Take your mom to share in this outrageously funny and heartwarming story of family relationships. Book your tickets by Sunday, May 8, for performances from September 16-21, 2016 using the promo code "stamps." Discounts apply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 seating .For tickets or more information, visit confederationcentre.com/charlottetownfestival or contact the box office, toll-free, at 1 (800) 565.0278.