Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes
PENNY PLAIN
BY RONNIE BURKETT
January 20 – February 26, 2012
Extended to March 4! Six performances added!
Mainspace Theatre
Ticketing Information
An end-of-the-world romance told heartbreakingly, horrifyingly and hysterically, as only Burkett can.
Penny Plain sits in her overstuffed chair, listening to the news of civilization’s inevitable end and then the outside chaos invades her sanctuary. With a cast including survivalists, a serial killer, a cross-dressing banker, talking dogs and mysterious strangers, Penny Plain is a poignant and disturbing drawing room comedy of apocalyptic proportions.
Ronnie Burkett is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost theatre artists and has been credited with creating some of the world’s most elaborate and provocative puppetry. His company, Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, sparked a renaissance in adult puppet theatre – continuously playing to great critical and public acclaim across Canada and throughout the world. 2011/12 marks the 25th anniversary of Theatre of Marionettes, celebrated with a national and international tour of Penny Plain.
PLEASE NOTE: Penny Plain starts promptly at 8pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays - absolutely no latecomers will be admitted. Penny Plain is one hour and 40 minutes long, with no intermission.
This production is intended for adult audiences only, ages 14+. Children under the age of 14 will not be admitted.
“Burkett is simply one of the geniuses of world theatre and a Canadian cultural treasure.” - The Province
PENNY PLAIN PARTY
Playwrights Canada Press and Factory Theatre are hosting a party for the book launch of Ronnie Burkett’s Penny Plain!
Join us on February 19 at 4 p.m. to celebrate critically acclaimed master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett and his profoundly popular dark comedy about the end of humankind.
FREE ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS. CASH BAR.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
FACTORY THEATRE, 125 BATHURST STREET AT ADELAIDE
Contact us at info@playwrightscanada.com or at 416.703.0013 for more information
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Penny Plain was commissioned by The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton, AB) and co-commissioned by The National Arts Centre (Ottawa, ON). Penny Plain's co-commissioning partners are Alberta Theatre Projects (Calgary, AB) and The Cultch (Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC).
Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes would like to acknowledge the BMO Financial Group for their support of the development of Penny Plain.
Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes is exclusively represented by John Lambert & Assoc. (Montreal)
Written & Performed by
Ronnie Burkett
Music by
John Alcorn
Lighting Design
Kevin Humphrey
radio sponsor
photos: Trudie Lee
25th Anniversary of Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes!
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Toronto:
CBC.ca Preview (Jan 24)
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XTRA! recording of scene (Jan 19), XTRA! Toronto Cover Story Preview (Jan 12) and XTRA! Toronto Video Interview Preview (Jan 11)
TorontoStage.com Video Interview Preview (Jan 9)
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Canada:
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