Theatre Aquarius to Present DEAD METAPHOR, 3/11-28

Dean is a young ex-sniper, just back from Afghanistan, struggling to find work. His family is disintegrating before his eyes; his wife is ready to divorce him a second time, yet players on both ends of the political spectrum find Dean's special talents oddly appealing. George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor has been called "A killer comedy by a master playwright in top form".

Theatre Aquarius will bring the work of legendary Canadian playwright and screenwriter George F. Walker to the mainstage of the Dofasco Centre for the Arts for the very first time, in this production directed by Walker himself. Dead Metaphor is produced in co-operation with Ken Gass' Canadian Rep Theatre, and appeared last spring at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto, as a part of the "Off-Mirvish" season.

Dead Metaphor is directed by George F Walker with Associate Director Jennifer Brewin. The production stars Wes Berger, Layne Coleman, Catherine Fitch, Sarah McVie, Dana Puddicombe and Paul Rainville The design team is comprised of Shawn Kerwin (Sets and Costumes) and Rebecca Picherack (Lights) and Robin Johnston (Sound).

Dead Metaphor will run until from March 11-28, 2015. There will be a Pay What You Can preview performance on March 10, made possible by Sponsor Sun Life Financial. Opening Night is March 13, 2015 at 8pm. Tickets may be ordered online at www.theatreaquarius.org or by calling the box office at 905.522.7529 (toll free 1.800.465.7529), or in person at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William Street, Hamilton.

Theatre Aquarius is a recognized leader in Canadian theatre. We produce work of the highest quality, premiere new plays, develop the skills of professional artists, invest in youth and families and contribute to the quality of life in this region. We house two performing spaces and offer 9 plays every season. Theatre Aquarius acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts, The City of Hamilton, and Ron and Donna Patterson (42nd Season Sponsors).