HANSEL AND GRETEL: AN EAST VAN PANTO

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Tix from $20

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Theatre, Kids' Stuff

Written by Charles Demers
Music by Veda Hille
Directed by Stephen Drover

Dec 2 + 3, 7 PM: Previews
Dec 4, 7 PM: Opening
Dec 5, 9 – 12, 16 – 20, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, Jan 2: 7 PM
Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22 – 24, 26, 27, 29 – 31, Jan 2, 3: 2 PM

An East Van Panto is back for its third year! Theatre Replacement steps way off the beaten path for this year’s edition with the weird and wonderful Hansel and Gretel. Complete with a gingerbread house, a butt-kicking brother and sister team, and a cute little cannibal witch, Hansel and Gretel lures you deep into the East Van wilderness to deliver a fantastic holiday treat. Plus, East Van Panto favourites Veda Hille, Allan Zinyk, Dawn Petten, and Charlie Demers return!

"I have to admit, in that first year, we didn't know what to expect," explains Theatre Replacement's Maiko Yamamoto. "But the response from the community has been tremendous and we have so much fun with it. What a joy to gather together a group of artists that we respect and admire and tell them: 'OK, now be as wacky as possible'. An East Van Panto has become a local tradition, and like any good tradition, it continues to evolve. We have a new director this year, Stephen Drover, and Drew Facey is on board designing sets and props. Lots of new tricks up our sleeves!"

Written by Charles Demer. Music by Veda Hille. Directed by Stephen Drover. Starring: Maiko Yamamoto, Allan Zinyk, Dawn Petten, Josue Laboucane, Caitlin Goruk, Carly Pokoradi, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Barry Mirochnick. Set and Props Designer Drew Facey. Lighting Designer Adrian Muir. Costume Designer Marina Szijarto. Movement Designer Tracey Power. Stage Manager Jan Hodgson. Assistant Stage Manager Ruth Bruhn.