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COMA UNPLUGGED: high calibre drama & a dazzling cast: Jan 20-23


2007 BEST MONTREAL PRODUCTION & BEST 2007 SOUND DESIGN MASQUES AWARDS /2007 CRITICS’ AWARD A Théâtre de la Manufacture (Montreal) production presented by Théâtre la Seizième. By: Pierre-Michel Tremblay / Directed by: Denis Bernard With: Félix Beaulieu-Duchesneau, Benoît Gouin. Louise Laparé, Steve Laplante, Philippe Racine and Marie-Hélène Thibault Show at 8 pm at Studio 16. TICKETS from 604 7362 616 Adult: $24 Student-senior: $21 Dinner & show: $46 FIND-US on		Théâtre la Seizième presents COMA UNPLUGGED: a wild, jazzy and rousing comedy about a man’s dreams and regrets as well as the rampant irony and cynicism of our modern age. At Studio 16, January 20 to 23. Don’t miss this side splitting satire of the modern man, directed cabaret-style complete with stand up act, complete with a band performing live on stage! A hit in Quebec in 2007, the production garnered a handful of awards, including the Best Montreal production and the Best sound design Masques. Coma Unplugged recounts the mental meanderings of a humour columnist in a coma, following an apparent accident. There, in a series of non-linear sketches, he encounters people from his life and one – a bewildered African warrior – who’s a figment of his imagination. Between reality and dream, the man he was and the man he wants to be, Daniel takes stock of his life and reinvents it. The phantasmagorical scenario is buttressed by solid dialogue probing our society’s cynicism, disenchantment and desire to laugh at all costs. The elocution is crystal clear local vernacular and can be grasped by those from whom French is not their first language For a video excerpt, please click here. “A spectacle with the intimacy of a nightclub act and the clout of high calibre drama“. Matt Radz, The Gazette. “Director Denis Bernard has put together a wonderful cast. “ Matt Radz, The Gazette. “With inspired decor by Olivier Landreville that tricks and delights the eye, Coma Unplugged continue La Licorne’s long streak of SRO hits.” Matt Radz, The Gazette. “Pierre-Michel Tremblay’s script is subtle, funny and smart» Ici “The cast is dazzling!“ La Presse. About Théâtre la Seizième. Founded in 1974, Théâtre la Seizième is the only French language, professional theatre company in BC. Every year, Théâtre la Seizième presents a mainstage season, a young audiences season, a series of drama workshops and a training and dramaturgical development program for local artists. By continuing to produce, present and commission engaging Canadian works, Théâtre la Seizième is a dynamic leader in Western Canadians’ cultural and artistic life. Over the years, the company has positioned itself as a major creation and presentation centre on the national cultural landscape. www.seizieme.ca To unsubscribe, please e-mail us