The Cultch Theatre Will Present THE DAISY THEATRE This December

Returning after two sold out runs, The Cultch is pleased to once again present Ronnie Burkett's The Daisy Theatre from Tuesday, December 1st to Sunday, December 20 at the Historic Theatre.

Each performance will be different, daring, ridiculous, and on the edge of the hands of renowned puppeteer provacateur Ronnie Burkett and his resident company of over 40 marionettes. No two performances will be the same, making this a production to see more than once.

"One of the geniuses of the world...seeing his troupe every few years has just become a necessity of civilized theatergoing." - The Village Voice, New York

"Ronnie Burkett's creations are remarkable feats of both manipulation and imagination." - The Guardian, UK

"The Daisy Theatre is uproariously funny, it's smart, and it's touching. Burkett is at the top of his craft and is a Canadian treasure." - The Charlebois Post

"One of the best shows you'll ever see." - The Georgia Straight

"It's some of the funniest, most brilliant theatre you'll ever be lucky enough to see." - The Vancouver Province

The Daisy Theatre is the thirteenth production from Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, following the international successes Penny Plain, Billy Twinkle, 10 Days on Earth, Provenance and the "Memory Dress Trilogy" of Tinka's New Dress, Street of Blood, and Happy.

Stage Managed by: Crystal Salverda

Music, Lyrics, and Sound Design by: John Alcorn

Marionette, Costume and Set Design by: Ronnie Burkett

Production Manager and Artistic Associate: Terri Gillis

Associate Producer: John Lambert

Costumes: Kim Crossley

Puppet Builders: Angela Talbot, Gemma James-Smith, and Marcus Jamin with Gil Garratt and Martin Herbert

Shoes: Camellia Koo

Accessories: Robin Fisher

Marionette Controls: Luman Coad

Majordomos: Robbie Buttinski and Daisey Padunkles

Co-commissioned by The Luminato Festival (Toronto) and the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (Los Angeles) in association with Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes (Toronto)

Now in its 42nd season, The Cultch has been one of Vancouver's most diverse and innovative arts and cultural institutions, offering dynamic programming in contemporary theatre, dance, and music by local, national, and international artists. Today, The Cultch continues to enrich the social and cultural life of Vancouver by bringing world-class cultural presentations to the public, supporting the growth of emerging artists and companies, and facilitating dialogue between groups in the Lower Mainland, especially within our local community of East Vancouver.

The Cultch is so much more than just a theatre in the physical sense - our organization is looked upon as one of the foremost performing arts presenters in the country. Widely recognized as an innovator and leader, we have played an integral role in the development of British Columbia's artistic landscape. www.thcultch.com

Ronnie Burkett has been captivated by puppetry since the age of seven, and began touring his shows around Alberta at the age of fourteen. Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes was formed in 1986, continuously playing on Canada's major stages, and as a guest company on numerous tours abroad. Ronnie received the prestigious 2009 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, The Herbert Whittaker Drama Bench Award for Outstanding Contribution to Canadian Theatre, a Village Voice OBIE Award, and four Citations of Excellence from the American Center of the Union Internationale de la Marionette. www.thedaisytheatre.com