Hedda Gabler is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The world premiere was staged on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheatre in Munich. Ibsen himself was in attendance, although he remained back-stage. The play has been canonized as a masterpiece within the genres of literary realism. Hedda Gabler dramatizes the experiences of the title character, Hedda, the daughter of a general, who is trapped in a marriage and a house that she does not want. Overall, the title character for Hedda Gabler is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theater. The year following its publication, the play received negative feedback and reviews. Hedda Gabler has been described as a female variation of Hamlet.

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Hedda Gabler

Coal Mine Theatre

**Event Title:** A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

**Description:** Dive into the imaginative and provocative world of Lucas Hnath's "A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney," a theatrical experience that blurs the lines between a reading and a screenplay. This Toronto Premiere, presented by Soulpepper Theatre in collaboration with Outside the March, stars Canadian theatre luminary Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, alongside a dynamic cast including Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram. Directed by Mitchell Cushman, this 90-minute play without intermission offers a unique glimpse into the life of the man behind the mouse, exploring themes of legacy, power, and the quest for immortality.

**Runtime:** 90 minutes, no intermission

**Schedule:** April 13 to May 12, 2024, with multiple showtimes available.

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto

**Ticket Information:** Tickets start at $35 for preview performances. A special Artworker / Wage Accessible price of $35 is available with promo code CRYO. Rush tickets are available for $30.00, 60 minutes before curtain, in-person only at the Box Office. For those in need, contact adrianooutsidethemarch.ca to learn about the PAY-IT-FORWARD ticketing program.

**Age/Content Warning:** Suitable for audiences 12 and up, the play contains explicit language and themes reflecting on capitalism and power.

**About the Play:** Lucas Hnath's script is a fantasia for the age of succession, presenting a blackly comic inversion of the public Disney persona. The play toys with thought-provoking questions about immortality, power, and the impact of legacy. It's described as a merry-go-round of percussive language, likened to a hypercaffeinated David Mamet by The New York Times.

**Cast & Creative Team:** The production features Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, with Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram in supporting roles. The creative team includes Lucas Hnath (Writer), Mitchell Cushman (Director), Anahita Dehbonehie (Set Designer), Nick Blais (Lighting Designer), Niloufar Ziaee (Costume Designer), and Heidi Chan (Sound Designer), among others.

**Additional Information:** For more details on the play, the cast, and the creative team, or to purchase tickets, visit Soulpepper Theatre's official website.

A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

**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

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