'The Pillowman' Opens Canadian State Company Season

The Canadian Stage Company opens its 20th anniversary season with  BirdLand Theatre's Toronto premiere of The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh at the Berkeley Street Theatre. This marks the inaugural partnership between The Canadian Stage Company and BirdLand Theatre.

"In an unnamed totalitarian state, a writer is incarcerated and interrogated about a string of child murders seemingly inspired by his gruesome short stories. With macabre humour and sharp dialogue, this riveting play from the legendary creator of The Beauty Queen of Leenane and The Lieutenant of Inishmore explores the powerful influence of literature and begs the question – does art imitate life or does life imitate art?" asks press notes.

Directed by David Ferry, The Pillowman features Paul Fauteux as Michal, Richard McMillan as Tupolski and Shaun Smyth as Katurian with Paul Eves as Father, Zorana Kydd as Mother and Isabella Lobo as Girl. Joining Mr. Ferry is a creative team which includes set & lighting designer Glenn Davidson, costume designer Gillian Gallow, sound designer John Gzowski, stage manager Andrea Schurman and assistant stage manager Mike Lewandowski.

Previews are September 17, 18 & 19; Opening Night is September 20 with performances through October 27.  Show times are Mondays through Saturdays at 8PM; Wednesdays at 1:30PM; and Saturdays at 2PM.

The Canadian Stage – Berkeley Street Theatre is located at 26 Berkeley Street.

Tickets ($20-$58) are available in person at the Canadian Stage Customer Service Centres, 26 Berkeley St. or 27 Front St. E., by phone at Canadian Stage 416-368-3110 andTicketmaster at 416-872-1111, and online at www.canstage.com.  Rush seats are available for any performance one hour prior to show time. Rush seats are half the regular ticket price. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available for Monday-night performances only. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Canadian Stage Box Office beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the performance.

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