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The Shape of Home: Songs in Search of Al Purdy

September 11, 2022, 2:00 PMSeptember 26, 2022, 10:00 PM EDT

$45 – $65

The Shape of Home: Songs in Search of Al Purdy is an original, theatrical, song cycle that beautifully conjures the poetry and letters of one of Canada’s most legendary artists. A musical investigation into the life and work of Canada’s unofficial poet laureate, The Shape of Home honours Purdy’s quest to live life fully, to love deeply, and to challenge actively.

Commissioned by Festival Players, located in the heart of Al Purdy’s Prince Edward County, this new work was created by award-winning artists Beau Dixon (Passing Strange, Obsidian Theatre and The Musical Stage Company), Hailey Gillis (Master and Margarita, Crow’s Theatre), Andrew Penner (Ghost Quartet, Crow’s Theatre), Raha Javanfar (Rose: A New Musical, Soulpepper), Marni Jackson (co-writer of the film Al Purdy Was Here), and Frank Cox-O’Connell (Hand to God, Coal Mine Theatre), who also directs,The Shape of Home is adventurous and audacious and finds beauty in unexpected and unusual places.

Details

Start:
September 11, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
End:
September 26, 2022, 10:00 PM EDT
Cost:
$45 – $65
Website:
https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/theshapeofhome

Organizer

Crow’s Theare
Phone:
+16473417390
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Venue

Crow’s Theatre
345 Carlaw Ave
Toronto, Ontario M4M 2T1 Canada
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Phone:
+16473417390
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