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Blue Standard was formed in 2018 around the release of their debut record “A Good Thing” featuring classic songs originally interpreted by the likes of Nat King Cole, Joe Williams, Ray Charles, Chet Baker, Jimmy Scott and more. Made up of two members of the Maple Blues Award winning outfit Raoul and The Big Time, Blue Standard features acclaimed singer/actor Raoul Bhaneja on vocals and harmonica and the youngest member of the first family of Canadian roots music, Jesse Whiteley on piano and vocals

Raoul Bhaneja & Jesse Whiteley

The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

RAOUL AND THE BIG TIME was formed in July 1998 by Ottawa raised actor/musician Raoul Bhaneja.

THE BIG TIME features Darren Gallen on guitar, Terry Wilkins on upright bass and Tom Bona on drums.

Raoul & the Big Time

**Hamlet Solo at Soulpepper Theatre**

**Overview:**
Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents "Hamlet Solo," a unique and thrilling evening of theatre that brings Shakespeare's timeless tragedy to life in a way you've never experienced before. Directed by Robert Ross Parker and performed by the talented Raoul Bhaneja, this production strips the play down to its core, focusing on the essential elements of theatre: The Actor, The Text, and The Audience.

**Dates and Times:**
- Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Friday, May 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:30 PM

**Location:**
Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto. For directions and more information on your visit, please check our website.

**About the Show:**
"Hamlet Solo" is a bare-bones presentation that sees Bhaneja masterfully playing seventeen parts over two hours, using only Shakespeare’s original text. This critically acclaimed production has captivated audiences from the Arctic Circle to The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Britain, offering an exceptional experience for both Shakespeare novices and enthusiasts alike.

**Critical Acclaim:**
- "5/5 Stars. Almost before he can take a bow, his audience have leaped from their seats in a standing ovation." - The List UK
- "Astonishing vividness... Shakespeare, dead all these centuries, lives again." - The Chronicle Herald
- "Never any doubt that we were going to give Bhaneja a standing ovation at the end." - The Birmingham Post
- "5 out of 5 Stars." - The Calgary Sun

**Join the Conversation:**
Engage with us and other audience members by using #spHamletSolo on social media.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase online. Don't miss this rare and mesmerizing performance that promises to be a highlight of the theatrical season.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Soulpepper Theatre website. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, performed as you've never seen it before.

Hamlet Solo

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

**The Seagull at Soulpepper Theatre**

**Dates:** April 6 to May 7

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre

**About the Play:**
Dive into the heart of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, "The Seagull," in a new version by Simon Stephens, presented by Soulpepper Theatre. This production brings to life a tumultuous weekend at a lakeside estate, where unrequited love, creative jealousy, and the pursuit of art collide with devastating consequences. The play seamlessly transitions between the absurd and the profound, exploring the intense desire to create and the destructive nature of love.

**Runtime:** Approximately 3 hours, including intermission.

**Special Performances:**
- **Relaxed Performance:** Sunday, April 16 at 1:30 PM
- **Covid Conscious Performances:** Limited to 50% capacity with masks required on April 12 at 7:30 PM and April 19 at 1:30 PM.

**Please Note:** The play contains mature themes, graphic language, and distressing imagery.

**Cast & Creative Team Highlights:**
- **Raoul Bhaneja** as Boris
- **Hailey Gillis** as Nina
- **Michelle Monteith** as Irina
- **Paolo Santalucia** as Konstantin
- Directed by **Daniel Brooks**
- Playwright: **Simon Stephens**
- Costume Design by **Snezana Pesic**
- Lighting Design by **Jason Hand**
- Sound Design by **Thomas Ryder Payne**

Join the conversation using #spSeagull and immerse yourself in this timeless tale of art, love, and the complexities of the human condition. For tickets and more information, visit the Soulpepper Theatre website.

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Raoul Bhaneja

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Dec 15, 2024

Raoul Bhaneja & Jesse Whiteley · The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Club

Sep 6, 2024

Raoul & the Big Time · The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Club

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