British comedy duo performing in Penticton, Oliver
Canadian Comedy Award winners James & Jamesy are dashing through the snow on their way to delight audiences in Oliver and Penticton with their holiday-themed comedy “O Christmas Tea.”
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss will enjoy a rollicking Christmas romp through a world steeped in tea as the friends go on an adventure like no other.
“The Christmas season is a magical time of year that brings people of all ages together; a time when we are encouraged to dream big, embrace imagination, and celebrate a childlike excitement for merriment,î says Alastair Knowles, who plays Jamesy, the quirky and playful half of London’s three-time Impresario Award-winning duo.
“’The joyous holiday spirit of ‘O Christmas Tea’ sweeps spectators into an immersive adventure, leaving them bubbling with laughter and brimming with holiday cheer.”
Aaron Malkin, who plays James, says the two give their lives over entirely to the show each December.
“We have a particularly thrilling time researching new stage effects that will help transform theatres into Christmas wonderlands,” says Malkin.
“These effects help serve our constant search for new ways and more effective ways to help people of all ages embrace the power and joy of imagination.”
James & Jamesy have toured across North America and the UK since 2012 performing their original work. In 2017, they sold out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and are currently performing a five-week run off Broadway at New York’s SoHo Playhouse.
Among other accolades, the physical comedians are winners of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Ensemble.
The show plays Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at the Venables Theatre in Oliver. Tickets are available at www.tixhub.com or by calling 250-498-1626.
It plays Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 250-490-2426.
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We have a pair of tickets for each show up for grabs. Check the paper Monday to find out how you can win.