Gallery 7 Theatre has lined up an exciting year of mystery, intrigue and adventure when their 27th annual season of theatre begins this October.
Featuring an eclectic mix of plays 鈥� ranging from a new one-act showcase, a seasonal offering of Christmas music and storytelling in partnership with Vancouver鈥檚 Pacific Theatre to a riotous night of clean comedy-improv 鈥� there鈥檚 something in the coming season to satisfy every taste.
鈥淭his season, we鈥檙e exploring the mysteries of life in all their glorious wonder and their riveting complexities,鈥� says Gallery 7 Theatre鈥檚 artistic director, Ken Hildebrandt.
鈥淔rom a riotous adventure about finding magical treasure to exploring the mysteries of faith, and from seeking a seemingly unattainable miracle to the suspense of a classic 鈥榳hodunit鈥�, we鈥檝e got an exciting line-up of entertaining and thought-provoking plays in store that will leave people breathless.鈥�
The mainstage season kicks off in November with a production of Peter and the Starcatcher, the hilarious musical comedy about how a young orphan becomes the legendary Peter Pan. The season continues with a production of Doubt, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by John Patrick Shanley followed by William Gibson鈥檚 The Miracle Worker, the astonishing tale of how deaf, blind and mute Helen Keller is rescued from her dark reality by her loving but precocious teacher, Anne Sullivan. The mainstage series culminates with the classic Agatha Christie 鈥榳ho-dunnit鈥�, The Mousetrap, in May, 2018.
鈥淭hat鈥檚 not all,鈥� continues Hildebrandt. 鈥淲e鈥檝e put together an exciting second-stage series that will showcase more of the outstanding theatrical talent we have in our region.鈥�
In October, the theatre will present a new One Act Play Showcase, featuring an eclectic mix of short plays from various Lower Mainland artists.
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited about this new feature in our season,鈥� says Hildebrandt. 鈥淲e鈥檙e expanding opportunities for artists while showcasing a lesser performed theatrical form in the one act play. The showcase gives us the opportunity to stretch boundaries while sticking true to our mandate.鈥�
In December, Gallery 7 will partner with Vancouver鈥檚 Pacific Theatre in presenting Christmas Presence, an annual favourite featuring a potpourri of seasonal music and stories sure to lift spirits just in time for the holidays. Then, in March, Panic Squad and Friends take to the stage with their unique brand of hilarious clean comedy improv.
Season pass packages are now available for purchase, offering savings over individual ticket prices. For more information on Gallery 7 Theatre鈥檚 2017/2018 鈥淢ysteries of Life鈥� Theatre season, including complete play descriptions and schedules, or to order season passes, please visit .
