Countries Shaped Like Stars

Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless.

Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things.

Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart.

Age Rating: Parental Guidance (14+) – parental discretion advised

This show contains: sudden sounds, surprising moments of appearing and disappearing, loud noise, strobe lights, and haze.

Accessible Performance Information:
Wed February 25: CART Captioned and Relaxed Performance
Thu February 26: CART Captioned Performance

Cast:
Dayna Lea Hoffmann – Gwendolyn Magnificent
Michael Watt – Bartholomew Spectacular

Creative Team:
Created by: Emily Pearlman & Nicholas Di Gaetano
Director: Murray Utas
Assistant Director: Nicole Maloney
Production Designer: Even Gilchrist
Sound & Lighting Operator / Resident Technician – Jadera (Jadey) Capaldo

Tickets: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:6807/

Performance Schedule:
Tue February 17 8pm – Preview #1
Wed February 18 8pm – Preview #2
Thu February 19 8pm – Preview #3
Fri February 20 8pm – Opening Performance
Sat February 21 – 2pm Matinee & 8pm Performance
Tue February 24 – 8pm Performance
Wed February 25 – 8pm Captioned and Relaxed Performance
Thu February 26 – 8pm Captioned Performance
Fri February 27 – 8pm Performance
Sat February 28 – 2pm Matinee & 8pm Closing Performance

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