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The Last Wife

Thu. September 29th 2016 Belfry Theatre Victoria BC

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The Last Wife:

This contemporary re-imagining of the compelling relationship between Henry VIII...
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Thu. September 29th 2016 + Add to Calendar Belfry Theatre (All Ages)
7:30pm - 9:30pm

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Belfry Theatre
The Belfry Theatre is Victoria's largest contemporary adult ...
Open / Operational

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This contemporary re-imagining of the compelling relationship between Henry VIII and his last wife, Katherine Parr, is a witty and powerful examination of sexual politics and women’s rights. It’s a dangerous game of chess, with Henry’s offspring, Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward as pawns.

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE GREAT CANADIAN THEATRE COMPANY (OTTAWA).

WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY

The moment I read this script, I knew it was a ‘Belfry play.’ Smart, contemporary, and witty, it confidently and proudly looks at history through a female lens. Katherine Parr’s brains are sexy to Henry, and her mentorship of the young Elizabeth paves the way for a strong female monarch. I love its modern dress and modern language. This play premiered last summer at the Stratford Festival, and I am proud that we are giving it its second production. Michael Shamata

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Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Avenue
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Capacity279
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The Last Wife @ Belfry Theatre Sep 29 2016 - Nov 26th @ Belfry Theatre

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