24 ~ Wednesday, December 25, 1991 — North Shore News

Christmas offerings showcase variety

HRISTMAS is always a good time to take in some

light theatre. There are plenty of offerings this year,

from the near-classic /t’s Snowing on Saltspring at
the Arts Club to a Deep Cove Stage pantomime or
Theatresports retrospect-cum-Nutcracker.

Here are some offerings:

Jack and the Giant, Hendry
Hall. North Vancouver Communi-
ty Players present their annual
Christmas play based on the popu-
lar folk tale. This year’s play in-
troduces Jack, his mother and a
variety of other characters, in-
cluding a giant-sized voice and a
tap-dancing cow. Live musicians,
singing, dancing and special ef-
fects will be featured and profits
will be donated to a North Shore
children’s charity. Shows are Dec.
28, 29 and Jan. 4, 5 at 1, 2 and 3
p.m., $3/6. Phone 983-2633, or
980-6267.

Aladdin, Presentation House.
Deep Cove Stage delivers its an-
nual Christmas pantomime full of
slapstick fun and audience par-

Barbara Black
THEATRE REVIEW

ticipation. This year Aladdin is out
to win over a princess with the aid
of his magic lamp and lots of boo-
ing and cheering along the way.
This vear’s “Grand Dame”’ is
played by Gord McInnis. Shows
are Dec. 27-30, matinees on Dec.
28 and 29, $7/8/10. Suitable tor
ages five and up. Phone 986-1351.

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More Tales from Pooh Cor-
ner, West Van. Rec. Centre.
Theatre West Van presenis this
children’s favorite starring Pooh,
with friends Piglet, Christopher
Robin, Eeyore, Owl and more in
attendance. Children will enjoy
participation with the characters.
Shows are Dec. 28 and 29, $5.
Phone 926-2228 or 922-1701.

It’s Snowing on Saltspring,
Arts Club Theatre. Nicola
Cavendish’s Christmas comedy of
sheer holiday fluff returns. Caven-
dish stars as Sarah Bannister, a 92
months pregnant wife whose hus-
band needs help recapturing the

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spirit of Christmas. Very light ‘are
with the usual comedic flair of
Cavendish and geeky character
acting from Steven Sutcliffe as
(fashion time warp) Bernice
Sharpley and Grindl the raunchy
elf. Kevin McNulty plays the grin-
chy dentist who during a
“dream” is transported back to
his boyhood smack in the middle
of Santa’s workshop where he is
awed back into the spirit of
Christmas, Disney style. Suitable
for older children. Show times
Dec. 26,27,28, Phone 687-1644 or
280-3311.

Nutcracke’d, Back Alley

Theatre. The wacky people at
Back Alley are back with a
Christmas parody which plays on
the themes and music of the Nut-
cracker Suite. More like i improv
than a scripted play (although it is
scripted, however loosely) and
with minimal sets, Nutcracker’d
starts with two office workers who
get banked on the head at the staff
Christmas party and are transpor-
ted inte a wacky dream world
populated by the past year’s
events and people. Rita, Madonna
and Schwarzenegger all make
their appearances. For adults.
Shows Dec. 29 and 30, $12/10/8.
Phone 688-7013 for reservations.

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