Anne of Green Gables - The Musical offers two Relaxed performances. Photo: Meagan Fry, by Jerry Grajewski
Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome audience members who would benefit from a less restricted audience environment, including (but not limited to) families with small children, those with: cognitive disabilities, physical needs entailing getting up out of your seat more often, sensory processing conditions or autism, and first-time theatregoers. The theatre will not go completely dark, there is a relaxed attitude towards audience noise and movement, and there may be minor production changes to reduce startling effects. We invite all patrons to come, be themselves and experience live theatre!
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Cyrano de Bergerac on Friday October 23 at 7:30 pm, John Hirsch Mainstage - Book tickets to the Cyrano Relaxed Performance here! A gifted wordsmith and legendary duelist living in the time of the Musketeers, Cyrano de Bergerac disarms with a flick of a sword and his rapier wit. In a world that judges a book by its cover, the warrior-poet with the famously large nose has sworn off finding a lover. Loyal to a fault, Cyrano smothers the sparks of his own attraction to Roxane to woo her on behalf of a fellow soldier. Will he rip off the mask or forever deny his own heart? Written in verse and showcasing swashbuckling duels, witty repartee and a love triangle for the ages, this fresh adaptation will have us rooting once again for the noble Cyrano. Anne of Green Gables - The Musical on Wednesday December 9 at 1:00 pm and Sunday December 13 at 2:00 pm, John Hirsch Mainstage - Book tickets to the Wednesday Anne Relaxed Performance here and the Sunday Relaxed Performance here! Based on the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. When siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert attempt to adopt a child to help with their farm, they get much more than they bargained for. While Anne Shirley’s arrival disrupts the quiet lives of Avonlea’s quirky citizens, her wild imagination and unwavering enthusiasm open the hearts of her new family, classmate Diana Barry, and even rival Gilbert Blythe. Anne “with an E” is unstoppable, and sure to delight audiences of all ages. You can download the "What to Expect" guide here soon! fareWel on Friday May 28 at 7:30pm, John Hirsch Mainstage - Book tickets to the fareWel Relaxed Performance here! Crackling with Ian Ross’ trademark wit and warmth, this dark comedy about reserve life and politics was awarded the 1997 Governor General’s Award for Drama. There’s a cry for change on Partridge Crop Reserve. The welfare cheques are late – if they’re coming at all – the Chief is pushing his luck in Vegas (again), and a restless desperation has led to rumblings of self-government. There’s a lot at stake and establishing a new system without real change feels like building a house on a crumbling foundation. Can this spirited group of ordinary Joes tackle extraordinarily big issues? You can download the "What to Expect" guide here soon!