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The Odd Couple)
A message from Soulpepper:
Toronto, ON - September 6, 2011: Soulpepper Theatre Company opens three shows this fall to conclude its 2011 season,
The Odd Couple, Ghosts and Parfumerie. The new lineup includes two celebrated remounts - the enduring antics of
The Odd Couple and the romance of
Parfumerie - plus a sharp, new adaption by Morris Panych of Ibsen's
Ghosts. Soulpepper's fall season runs from September 22 to December 31 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Continuing summer season productions include:
The Glass Menagerie until September 6;
Exit the King until September 9;
Billy Bishop Goes to War until September 17; and
White Biting Dog until October 21. Eric Peterson and John Gray's classic production of
Billy Bishop Goes to War also makes its cinematic debut this month at the Toronto International Film Festival, with public screenings at TIFF on September 15 and 18.
Soulpepper's 2011 Fall Season
The Odd CoupleA hit at Soulpepper in 2008,
The Odd Couple returns to the stage with the original cast in leading roles. Neil Simon's legendary exploration of the relationship between fastidious Felix and his sloppy roommate Oscar is one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of twentieth century American comedy. This production features Diego Matamoros as Felix and Albert Schultz as Oscar with Derek Boyes, Kevin Bundy, Oliver Dennis, Raquel Duffy, Michael Hanrahan and Michelle Monteith.
The Odd Couple is directed by Stuart Hughes.
Runs from September 22 - November 19.
Opening night is September 23.
Production sponsor: Herzig Eye Institute
GhostsWith its frank discussion of relationships, morality, and family values, Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece caused a sensation on its debut in 1882. In Morris Panych's vital new translation, the ghosts that haunt the lives of a family's shattered glory are as haunting and provocative as ever. Ghosts is directed by Morris Panych and features three Founding Members, Diego Matamoros, Nancy Palk and Joseph Ziegler, with Michelle Monteith and Gregory Prest.
Runs from October 10 - November 18. Opening night is October 14.
Production sponsor: CIBC
ParfumerieAnother Soulpepper favourite returns for the holidays. Adam Pettle and Brenda Robins' adaptation about two clerks in a Budapest perfume shop who feud by day and unknowingly exchange anonymous love letters by night is one of the world's most beloved stories. Soulpepper's Parfumerie received the 2010 Dora Award for Outstanding Production. Parfumerie is directed by Morris Panych and features Maev Beaty, Stacey Bulmer, Kevin Bundy, Oliver Dennis, Patricia Fagan, Jeff Lillico, Miranda Mulholland, Brenda Robins, Mike Ross, Michael Simpson, Kristina Uranowski, William Webster and Joseph Ziegler.
Runs from December 8 - December 31. Opening night is December 8.
Production sponsor: National Bank Financial Group
