The Bluma Appel Theatre season is underwritten by:
The Far Side of the Moon
An Ex Machina production presented by Canadian Stage
Borders divide, the cosmos unites
Canadian legend Robert Lepage returns to Canadian Stage after sold-out productions of 887 and Needles and Opium.
Set against the Cold War's fierce U.S.-Soviet rivalry, this gripping story explores the personal and political turmoil of an era defined by global tension with a uniquely Canadian perspective. Through the tale of two Quebec City brothers, Lepage's stunning use of multimedia and visual storytelling draws the audience into a world on the brink of change and portrays the impact of global conflict on the individual.
Talkbacks
Looking for some bonus programming to go with your ticket to The Far Side of the Moon? We've got you covered! You're invited to attend:
- Thursday November 6th pre-show expert talk at the Bluma Appel Theatre at 6:40 PM until 7:10 PM
- Host: Manuel Chaves
- Guest: Dr. Karen Fricker
- Karen Fricker is an adjunct professor of Dramatic Arts at Brock University and editorial director of Intermission Magazine. Her book The Original Stage Productions of Robert Lepage: Making Theatre Global won the Canadian Association of Theatre Research’s Ann Saddlemyer Award for the best book published in 2021-22. She is co-leader of a number of projects around equitable theatre criticism, including the free online course Youareacritic.com and the national criticism professionalization initiative Page Turn.
- Thursday, November 13th post-show talkback at the Bluma Appel Theatre at 9:40 PM until 10:15 PM
- Host: Manuel Chaves
- Guest: Olivier Normand
