2 0 1 4 S E A S O NMark DuMezArtistic Director
Mark DuMez, Artistic DirectorRandy Huber, Managing Director
The kind of season we dream about is here!
Wake me up – are you kidding – we get to
produce Les Misérables, Buddy Holly and the
Canadian premier of a hit production, Sherlock
Holmes – in the same season?! Add to it
more drama, intrigue, thought provoking
debate, romping comedy and music that
invigorates – it’s a feast of delights for the
cultural connoisseur. Dig in and enjoy yourself!
In our exquisite seaside setting, we enjoy
stellar performances in an exciting and
intimate environment, intricate and evocative
designs and theatre to explore and nourish
the human spirit. We invite you to join us by
the ocean for a meal at the Playbill, take a
stroll through the Gallery Gift Shop and this
enchanting, vibrant and eclectic town – and
then settle into your seat and enjoy the thrill
of living, breathing story, drama and song!
Mark DuMezArtistic Director
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Written by
Alan JanesRock ‘n Roll Musical
Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Hipockets Duncan and Buddy Holly areall returning to the stage for the show that played to 40 plus sold outperformances last year. Featuring over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hitsincluding Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away. Ablockbuster you won't want to miss.
“It sends people out of the theatre on anunstoppable high… sensational.” The Boston Globe
February 11 - March 8www.buddythemusical.comPhoto: Zachary Stevenson
FeaturingZachary Stevenson
Comic Adventure
The peaceful English countryside will never be the same after BertieWooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. The stakes arehigh as romantic entanglement, hilarious escapades and begrudgingburglary come together and only Jeeves can save the day!
“...about as delightful a respite as one couldhope for...one knows everything will work out,because Jeeves knows best.” Chicago Tribune
March 21 - April 26Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.comPhoto: Brian Leadbetter, Jessie Martyn
Adapted by
MargaretRaetherFrom the stories byP.G. Wodehouse
By
John Murrell
Dramatic Comedy
Poignant, funny and enduring – This inspiring story brings to life fivedistinctive women whose lives are affected by WWII. This bittersweet taleshows the grit and determination needed to keep the home fires burningtill at last – “we made it!” they cry.
“An honest play that captures…ordinaryhopes and despairs.” The London Guardian
May 9 - June 1“Waiting for the Parade” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.Photo: Samantha Currie, Erin Ormond, Norma Bowen
Chemainus Theatre FestivalPresents
A new production of
BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’s
Epic Musical
This musical phenomenon sweeps its audience through an epic tale ofpassion and destruction in 19th century France. Discover a nation in thegrip of revolution as convict Jean Valjean, on the run and in a fight for hislife, sacrifices everything to protect the people he loves.Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.
“Thrilling, Spectacular, Unforgettable ” The New York Times
June 20 - September 7Les Misérables is licensed by Music Theatre International (MTI) By arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD.
By
Joe DiPietro
Family Comedy
Meet Nick – a single Italian-American from New Jersey – and both sets ofhis meddling grandparents over a series of Sunday dinners, as they try tosort out his love life and their destiny through pasta and wise-cracks. Thisheartwarming and hilarious family comedy plays with old world values,new family traditions and the differences between the generations.Tengo famiglia!
“Loaded with laughs every step of the way. ” Star-Ledger
October 3 - November 8Photo: Margaret Martin, Ian Harmon, Norma Dirom
Holiday Mystery
After being presumed dead for three years, a hardened Sherlock Holmesresurfaces, turning his back on the people who need him most. Threeunexpected callers arrive on Christmas Eve, uncovering clues from thedetective’s past, present and future. Can they save Holmes and his worldfrom a devastating conclusion all in one night? The Canadian premiere ofan instant classic filled with mystery, intrigue and song for the entire family.
“You won’t want to miss this cheery, insightfuland hilarious journey with some of literature’s best. ”
Meredith Pechta, Examiner.comNovember 21 - December 22Photo: Ryan Hollett, Leon Willey
By
John Longenbaugh
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Lively Debate
Centered on legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud, who invites therising academic star C.S. Lewis to his home in London. This profound anddeeply touching play is about two men who boldly address the greatestquestions of our time.
“A gem! Intellectually thrilling with bothhumor and insight in abundance! ” NY1
“Freud’s Last Session is a theatrical andintellectual delight. ” Huffington Post
August 20 - 30Illustration by Dean Griffiths
By
MarkSt.Germain
KidzPlay 2014
Don’t stop believing that girls just wanna have fun as the PaperbagPrincess, and other favourite Robert Munsch stories go through the eye ofthe tiger that will hit you with its best shot in this straight-up fusion offun, kid health and story. Play along, sing along and enjoy this wackyworld where we will celebrate good times.
Visit our website for complete information on our festivals, workshops,education opportunities, dates and details. chemainustheatre.ca
July 19 - August 16‘Drawing from The Paper Bag Princess by Michael Martchenko
Munsch-ercise
Based on the stories by
RobertMunsch
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Buddy – The Buddy Holly StoryWritten by Alan Janes
February 11 - March 8
Jeeves In BloomAdapted by Margaret Raether
From the stories of P.G. WodehouseMarch 21 - April 26
Waiting for the ParadeBy John Murrell
May 9 - June 1
Les MisérablesA new production of
BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’sJune 20 - September 7
Over the River andThrough the Woods
By Joe DiPietro October 3 - November 8
Sherlock Holmes and the Caseof the Christmas Carol
By John Longenbaugh November 21 - December 22
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