Many Hats ready for 2019 season
Many Hats Theatre Company in Penticton is getting the year off to a rollicking start with a racy, adult-themed comedy that will tickle the funny bone and chase the post-holiday blues far, far away.
“Swing Dance” by Canadian playwright Lynda Martens features two baby boomer couples struggling with the issues of how to feel young, connected, alive, attracted and wanted.
Walter desperately employs bold pharmaceutical measures (the little blue pill) to reconnect with his wife Vicky after she launches a new cupcake career with her sophisticated partner, Fred.
But, neither is prepared for the bombshell that Fred and his wife Sally drop during dinner one night. It’s an epic misunderstanding of what “swinging” is ... and it’s not dancing.
“Swing Dance” opens Thursday, Feb. 7 and runs until March 2 . Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. All performances are at The Cannery Stage at 1475 Fairview Road in Penticton.
“Swing Dance” is directed by Jane Pilkey (fresh from her stellar performance in “On a First Name Basis”) and produced by Ben Amos.
The cast includes Karla Hennig, Clem Jones, Al Toots and Jeanne Wnuk.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for students and seniors (GST included).
As usual, advanced tickets can be purchased from The Nest and Nectar or reserved during their business hours by phoning 250-493-7275. (The Nest and Nectar is opened Tuesdays through Sundays.)
There will back-to-back gala opening nights. First, on Feb. 7, there will be the traditional opening reception immediately following the performance featuring treats from the Nest and Nectar and wine from the theatre company’s official winery sponsor, Play Estate.
Then on Friday, Feb. 8, there will be a reception for the second performance featuring the craft brews of The Cannery Brewing Company, more goodies from Nest and Nectar and door prizes furnished by Andre Martin, the company’s official print sponsor from Minuteman Press in Penticton.
Parking is often at a premium at the Cannery Trade Centre. Patrons are advised to obey all no-parking signage.
For tickets by phone, call: 250-493-7275.