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We champion hope.We champion love.We champion the Wideexpanse of the human spirit.The Chemainus Theatre Festival is a special place where people come together to immerse themselves in story and song. From all over Vancouver Island and further afield,theatre lovers are drawn to the energy, intimacy andquality of live theatre in Chemainus and the beauty ofthe Cowichan region. We constantly hear patrons marvel at the professionalism, warmth and kindness of theChemainus Theatre Festival Experience. In 2018, we celebrate unlikely lovers and dreamers. It’s a celebration of hope and resilience – an immigrant’s heartfelt comedic story in Kim’s Convenience, a broken musician’s reignited passion in the Broadway smash Once, a pitchy, bombastic singer who Gloriously delighted thousands, four sisters determined to shine in Little Women, quizzical charmers in Outside Mullingar and desperate teenagers longing for belonging in Grease. This collection of shows celebrates the moxie and determination to which many aspire – to make the most of what we’ve been given, share our lives with one another and, if we might be so blessed, light the world with love, laughter and song.

It’s a pleasure producing theatre in the heart of Vancouver Island by the side of the sea. We invite you to join us in the colourful journey through story and savour the season at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.

Mark DuMez Randal HuberArtistic Director Managing Director

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Winner of 8 tony aWards, includingBest musical!

When a singing Irishman, with little

faith left in love and music, meets a

beautiful Czech woman in a Dublin

bar, they are drawn together by their

shared love of music. From flirtation to

friendship to an uncommon romance,

the unlikely pair connects in search of

long-forgotten dreams – a passionate

pursuit that may just tear them apart.

FEB 9 - MAR 10Mild language advisory - consult website for additional content details

Once is presented through special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTI)

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Book by

Enda WALSHMusic & Lyrics by

Glen HANSARD & Markéta IRGLOVÁBased on the Motion Picture Written & Directed by

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Four talented young musicians met

only once, but their red-hot jam session

changed music forever. Elvis, Jerry Lee

Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash

created a score of rock ‘n’ roll hits that

are still bringing the house down. Hear

Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, Great Balls

of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta

Shakin’ Goin’ On, and lots more songs

in this raucous tribute based on a

true story!

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You’ll get more than you bargained

for at Mr. Kim’s downtown Toronto

convenience store. Along with his

enormous variety of groceries and

knick-knacks, he dispenses amusing

folk wisdom, quizzical Korean trivia,

and a peculiar type of pride. The

hilarity and the business may be short

lived if a big box store invades the

neighbourhood, his daughter rejects

the family shop, and his prodigal son

returns. Is there a future for Kim’s

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it’s the one thatyou Want!

Dust off your leather jacket, pull on your

bobby-socks, and bop back in time as

Danny and Sandy fall in love. This fun

Broadway musical features all the

comedy, drama, and unforgettable songs

that has made it one of the most popular

musicals in the world – including You’re

The One That I Want, Grease Is The

Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly

Devoted To You, Greased Lightnin’,

and many more.

JUN 8 - SEP 1Grease is presented by special arrangement withSAMuEL FRENCH, INC.

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Book, Music and Lyrics by

Jim JACOBSand Warren CASEY

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the comedic true story of theWorst singerin the World.

Everyone agreed that she couldn’t

carry a tune – except Florence Foster

Jenkins, as recently depicted in the

Hollywood movie by Meryl Streep. She

had no idea her operatic talent was an

illusion. Throughout her life, the blissfully

ignorant soprano never stopped bringing

great pleasure to her adoring audiences.

Discover why thousands clamoured to

hear her at charity recitals, extravagant

balls, bizarre recording sessions, and

the ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall.

SEP 14 - OCT 6Glorious is presented by special arrangement withSAMuEL FRENCH, INC.

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The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins,the Worst Singer in the World

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it’s never too late to take a chanceon love.

Anthony, a painfully shy Irish farmer,

has happily watched 42 years crawl

by while his headstrong neighbour,

Rosemary, watched him from afar. Now

disinheritance, a land feud between

families and romantic catastrophe

loom large. The two introverted misfits

can’t avoid the heartbreaking, funny

and deeply moving disruption that

brings them closer together than they

ever expected.

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sometimes When you dream, your dreams come true.

Louisa May Alcott’s beloved holiday

story is a buoyant musical of romantic

escapades, sibling rivalries and

Christmas wishes. With their father off

to fight the Civil War, the four March

sisters have many imagined and real

adventures. As they dream of their

futures, encounter growing pains of

youth and rise with courage to face

their destiny, the March girls learn the

true value of hope and family.

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one of the most cherished stories of all time.When a pilot crashes his plane in the Sahara Desert, he meets a young prince from a distant planet, Asteroid 325. A planetso small that it is possibleto witness the sunsetforty-four times in one day,and where roses and foxestalk! The Little Princerecounts his explorationof his home, the cosmos,and how his life haschanged foreveramong the stars.

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your chemainustheatre experience

Since 1993, The Chemainus Theatre Festivalhas offered regionally and internationallyacclaimed theatre without skipping a beat.As one of western Canada’s largest performing arts organizations, our charitable Societywelcomes over 70,000 residents and visitors every year. Our patrons enjoy classic and contemporary productions in musical, tribute, dramatic, and comedic style. We are home to a variety of local and travelling artists – talented actors, directors, musicians, and designers – from across North America. They are drawn to us, as our patrons are, by the high quality of our shows and facilities.

Theatre-lovers find much to enjoy in the completeFestival experience. Taking time to relax to live music and a delicious meal in the Playbill Dining Room, browsing the unique BC artisans in the Gallery Gift Shop, and exploring the delightsof our town before retiring to rest at the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn.

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Book your seats

Tickets from $25. Book early for the greatest choice of seats and prices.

Choose and reserve your seats online atchemainustheatre.ca, call toll-free 1.800.565.7738 or 250.246.9820, or visit the Box Office at 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC.

Ways to save and see the 26th season• Get a Flex Pass or subscription for savings off regular ticket prices, ticket exchange options, and exclusive offers.• Attend a Preview show.• Bring a group of ten or more adults and get a preferred rate for everyone.• Reserve a pre-show dining experience when you book.• Book the getaway package, including show tickets, dinner, and accommodation (with a tasty breakfast buffet) for the greatest experience and savings.

give a live theatre experience! Surprise a theatre-lover with a Festival Gift Certificate and you’ll earn your own applause. Available in any amount for tickets, packages, and at the Gallery Gift Shop. Purchase online or call the Box Office.

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