MainStage

Summer of My Amazing Luck

Based on the novel by Miriam Toews (pr."Taves")

Adapted by Chris Craddock

Directed by Stephanie Kirkland
 

"Shameless hussy's mission is 'telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world.' Mission accomplished, hussies. This one definitely rocks." - Jerry Wasserman, The Province

November 24 - 27  

7.30 pm       Malaspina Theatre at VIU

Tickets

Preview Nov. 24:  $17

 Nov. 25, 26, 27: $22

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ABOUT THE PLAY

Unlucky things have happened to Lucy. She lost her mom and to fill the void she got pregnant. Now she's in the Have-A-Life (better known as Half-a-Life) welfare housing for single mothers - but she thinks her luck's about to turn. Leaving their rat-fink neighbours behind, Lucy and her friend Lish load the kids into a beat-up van for a hair- brained, hilarious and heartwarming journey. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews (Governor General's Award Winning Author of A Complicated Kindness), 'Luck' is a play about love, generosity and wishful thinking - it's also a cutting and comical look at 'having a life' below the poverty line.

2005 Sterling Award for "Outstanding New Play"

Playwright Chris Craddock is the recipient of three Sterling Awards and, having grown up with a single mom, has a real soft spot for the unlikely heroines in his new hit play. Director Stephane Kirkland takes the driver's seat for the hussies with actors Renée Iaci, Daune Campbell and Tom Jones along for the ride.

"A 'Summer' to remember. . . entirely enjoyable, endearing and engaging." The Westender

"I loved it. . ." Globe and Mail

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 Upcoming MainStage plays to be announced!