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Family show about loveable ogre takes the stage this month
In 2001, Dreamworks studios in Hollywood released Shrek, the delightful animated film that went on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, spawn three sequels and enlighten and enchant audiences the world over.
With lovable, hilarious characters like Shrek, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, Gingy and Princess Fiona, Shrek took the film world by storm and became a phenomenon.
The box office smash film was then turned into a hit, Tony-winning musical that celebrated many sold out performances and now, Valley audiences have the chance to see this musical in all its colourful glory as Quick As A Wink theatre in Windsor brings Shrek: The Musical to King’sEdgehill this month.
It’s a show that is guaranteed to have a sold-out run.
Following the success of its musicals The Drowsy Chaperone, Suessical, Music Man and A Christmas Carol; Quick As A Wink selected Shrek: The Musical for its fun songs, popularity with families and for its very recognizable characters.
It’s the closing production for their 2018 season before opening 2019 with the hit musical Oliver! — another show that should be put on your radar.
Shrek: The Musical is directed by myself, Mike Butler, with musical direction by my friend Michael Nelson.
A terrific cast, featuring close to three dozen local actors, has been assembled. The cast includes such familiar faces as Steve Roe as Shrek, Alan Slipp as Donkey, Kate Hubley as Princess Fiona, Issac Payne as Lord Farquaad and Jemita Buchanan as Dragon, plus so many more incredibly talented singers and dancers — all still recognizable under the layers of fairy tale makeup and costume.
Kids and adults will have so much fun seeing Shrek’s story unfold as he sets out on his mission to rescue Princess Fiona and learn lessons about beauty, acceptance, and friendship. There’s big songs, big laughs and a big, bright, beautiful world waiting for audiences.
Shrek: The Musical is being performed at the Fountain Performing Arts Center at King’sEdgehill School in Windsor on Oct. 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m., with matinee performances on Oct. 13, 14, and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available now at the Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, The Spoke & Note in Windsor and online at www.qaaw.ca.
Kids and adults will have so much fun seeing Shrek’s story unfold as he sets out on his mission to rescue Princess Fiona and learn lessons about beauty, acceptance, and friendship.