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The Walworth Farce
theatreDruid Theatre Company, IrelandAdmission to the following events is free-of-charge when you purchase a ticket to The Walworth Farce.
Opening Night Post-Show Reception at The Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant
Tuesday, October 6, following the performance
Join the Druid Theatre Company from Galway, Ireland for the opening night reception at a Harbourfront Centre neighbourhood Irish pub. Stick around after the performance for food, drink and stories with the company, and with the World Stage team, including the newly appointed World Stage Ambassadors – some of the finest members of the Toronto performance community.
Get more info about the World Stage Ambassadors.
Post-show Q & A
Wednesday, October 7
Have a question that you’d like to ask Druid Theatre Company? Interested in hearing them speak about their performance, their history or their process? Stay after the show for a lively Q & A with the company, moderated by World Stage Ambassador Adam Lazarus.
Adam Lazarus is a Toronto artist whose work focuses on character, satire and social justice. He acts, directs and teaches nationally, he sits on the board of Crow's theatre and is a co-founder and artistic producer of the Toronto Festival of Clowns. Read more about Adam.
Pub Panel Discussion at The Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant
Thursday, October 8
Come and listen to a pub panel discussion moderated by Paul Thompson with
Druid Theatre Company members and the World Stage Ambassadors as they
trade stories and ideas about performance creation.
Paul Thompson has had a profound influence on Canadian theatre. Former Artistic Director at Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille, he produced over 170 new plays during his tenure. He has also been credited by well-known actors, writers, directors and playwrights with launching their careers. He is known for taking theatre to the people, and, with The Farm Show, proved that theatre can happen anywhere, even in barns. Now a freelance director and producer, he continues to bring the voices and stories of both ordinary and extraordinary Canadians to the stage. In 2008, Paul was appointed to the Order of Canada for his contribution to the arts. Read more about Paul.
Irish Whiskey Tasting at The Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant
Friday, October 9
Enjoy a sampling of some of Ireland’s finest. A flight of Irish whiskey will be available for purchase with an expert on hand to guide you through a tasting.
World Stage Ambassadors for The Walworth Farce
Megan Flynn is a performance creator and a founding member of One Reed, an innovative, collaborative company who marry multidisciplinary forms with excellent writing and music. NOW magazine 2007 called them the “Best New Ensemble in Toronto.” Megan was also member of Nightwood Theatre’s Write From the Hip 2009. She is also an Artistic Associate at Harbourfront Centre. Read more about Megan and One Reed.
Marcia Johnson is an actor, librettist, acting coach and playwriting teacher. She has performed extensively in theatre, film and television, and has garnered critical success and popularity as a playwright. Read more about Marcia.
Philip Riccio is an actor and founding Co-Artistic Director of The Company Theatre, an actor-focused company with the objective to bring impeccably performed and thought-provoking theatre to Canadian audiences. Their recent production, FESTEN, was nominated for three Doras, including a nomination for Philip’s performance. Read more about Philip.
Autumn Smith is Artistic Director of MacKenzieRo, Toronto’s Irish Repertory Theatre Company. MacKenzieRo develops new works rooted in the voice of the Irish in Canada, and also produces theatre from the contemporary scripts of Ireland and the UK. NOW Magazine calls MacKenzieRo, “complex, gut-wrenching, in your face.” Read more about Autumn Smith and MacKenzieRo.
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