Andrew Gillies (1/07 Educating Rita)
Manitoba Theatre Center 1/12/07: Andrew Gillies
Educating Rita
MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE and MANITOBA LOTTERIES CORPORATION are pleased to present the 2007 Regional Tour of
EDUCATING RITA BY WILLY RUSSELL February 2 to 26, 2007
Sometimes students end up being the best teachers
WINNIPEG, JANUARY 12, 2007 - The Manitoba Theatre Centre, in partnership with Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, is pleased to announce the tour of Willy Russell’s comedy EDUCATING RITA, which will travel throughout Manitoba and northwestern Ontario from February 2 to 26, 2007.
Frank Bryant is a professor of literature. Rita is a hairdresser who thinks Macbeth runs the local pub. He is a failed writer who has given up on his life. She is determined to change hers by getting an education. And the more she loves to learn, the more he learns to love. Their story delighted audiences in a film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters, and now comes to a community near you.
The 2007 regional tour showcases the talents of MTC favourites Mairi Babb (The Tempest, Guys & Dolls) and Andrew Gillies (The Retreat from Moscow, The Philadelphia Story). The creative team features Director Steven Schipper, Set, Lighting & Costume Designer Dean Cowieson, Technicians Bob Smith and Tiffany Taylor, and Stage Manager Natalie Woodburn-Heron.
“Manitoba Lotteries has been a supporter of MTC for many years and we are excited to be the Presenting Sponsor of MTC’s regional tour for the second year in a row,” said MLC President and CEO Winston Hodgins. “Manitoba Lotteries is pleased to contribute to the quality of life for Manitobans by supporting various rural initiatives and community events throughout the province. We are especially proud to give MTC the opportunity to share their craft with theatre lovers across the province.”
MTC embarks on its 29th consecutive tour with a performance on February 2 in Crystal City and then travels to Virden, Feb. 3; Killarney, Feb. 5; Carman, Feb. 6; Steinbach, Feb. 7; Gimli, Feb. 8; Eriksdale, Feb. 10; Thompson, Feb. 12; Snow Lake, Feb. 13; Flin Flon, Feb. 14; Dauphin, Feb. 16; Strathclair, Feb. 17; Minnedosa, Feb. 19; Neepawa, Feb. 20; Dryden, Feb. 22; Atikokan, Feb. 23; Sioux Lookout, Feb. 24. The 18-community tour wraps up in Kenora on February 26. Please visit www.mtc.mb.ca/tour.html for performance time and venue information.
The 2007 tour is generously sponsored by Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CIBC and Manitoba Hydro, with touring assistance from the Manitoba Arts Council. Sponsors also include Manitoba Public Insurance (Tour Transport), MacDon Industries (Cast & Crew) and CounterCare Pharmacies and CounterWise Drug Mart (Tour Programme).
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