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5 shows and the option of a 6th

 Produced by

Live Five

the Live Five 18-19 Season

 

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe

Produced by Burnt Thicket Theatre

Oct. 4-7 & 11-14, 2018

Additional Saturday Matinees!

You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. You start a list of everything worth living for. You leave it on her pillow.

You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling.

An international hit comedy about depression and the lengths we go to for those we love featuring Saskatoon’s own Jenna-Lee Hyde.

 

A Soldier's War by Josh Ramsden

Produced by Strikes Twice Productions

Nov. 1-4 & 8-10, 2018 *no performance on Remembrance Day

Additional Saturday Matinees!

Inspired by letters from the playwrights’ grandfather (a member of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Infantry), A Soldier’s War follows the journey of five young Canadians from basic training in Nova Scotia, through to D-Day, and the return home. A fresh and timeless look at endurance, honour, and finding brotherhood.

 

Monday Night by Todd Devonshire

Produced by Highway 55 Productions

Jan. 10-13 & 17-20, 2019

The night John Lennon died in New York City the announcement was broadcast to the world by Howard Cossell on Monday Night Football. Some have only heard about it through stories. For others it feels as though it happened… well, yesterday.

Monday Night makes its world premiere as part of the Live Five/SPC play development partnership.

 

SCUM: A Manifesto by S.E. Grummett and Caitlin Zacharias

Produced by Scantily Glad Theatre

March 7-10 & 14-17, 2019

In 1967, Valerie Solanas wrote a manifesto suggesting that in order for women to be truly liberated, they must overthrow the government and exterminate the male sex. Juxtaposed with the story of two women navigating the trendy world of modern feminism, SCUM takes a playful look at radicalism, feminists, and the wild life of the woman who shot pop-art legend Andy Warhol.

 

There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death, or

The Born-Again Crow by Caleigh Crow

Produced by Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre

May 9-12 & 16-19, 2019

Beth is a peculiar young woman. Stifled by pressure from her mother and neighbors to fit in, she escapes to the outdoors and develops a unique relationship with the crows in her suburban neighbourhood. But when a crow begins to speak to her, events take a dangerous turn. She always thought the world had more malice than magic…

 

But Wait! There's More!

Venture off the beaten path with Live Five's new +1. An optional addition to your season pass, our +1 offering is dedicated to supporting a local creation that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Allow us to introduce...

Live Five’s +1:

Elemental by Danielle Altrogge and Charlie Peters

Produced by MuD Collective and Embrace Theatre

Dates Feb 14-24, 2019 (performances at Studio 914)

By turns hilarious and poignant, National Slam Champion Danielle Altrogge’s On The Rocks and award-winning theatre artist Charlie Peters’ Many Fires make up this double-bill of brand new solo shows. Artistic disciplines collide when poetry, monologue, clown, and puppetry are used to explore gender, sexuality, and healing.

 

 

Ticket Information

 

Season Pass with +1 Show: $125 Adult, $115 Senior/Student

Season Pass without +1 Show: $105 Adult, $95 Senior/Student

Single Tickets: $25 General / $22 Seniors, Students, Artists

 

More about your Season Pass:

  • Your pass buys you one admission to each of the five shows in the season.
  • Your seat is not automatically reserved for a specific night.  You must reserve for each show. (you can reserve online or by phone)
  • You will receive an email reminder when each play is coming up, but if you do not make reservations, we can not guarantee you a seat will be available.
  • Your pass can be used by another person.  If you are not able to attend a performance, we encourage you to let someone else use your pass.  We just need to know when the reservation is made.

 

Purchase tickets on-line or by calling our box office at 306-653-5191.

Your season passes will not be mailed unless you request.  (in comments when you order online).  Otherwise they will be waiting for you at the box office for pick up before the first show.

 

June 30, 2018 - October 20, 2018

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Venue

ON THE BOARDS at The Refinery
609 Dufferin Avenue
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1C4 Canada
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