One of Canada’s best-loved comedies
VIGIL
Written by Morris Panych
Starring Brett Christopher & Carolyn Hetherington
Directed by Kathryn MacKay
Set/Props Design by Ryan Clement
Lighting Design by Jenn Stephenson
Sound Design by Becky Gold
Stage Management by Kyle Beres, Felicia Latour
Canadian playwright Morris Panych’s classic comedy VIGIL is a brilliantly poignant dark comedy about an unexpectedly extended visit between Kemp, a lifelong misfit, and his bedridden elderly aunt. Kemp’s relentless, matter-of-fact outrageousness makes the audience laugh and gasp at the same time, as his good deed of visiting a supposedly-dying aunt quickly wears off – and the two must come to a sort of unusual peace with each other.
Holiday rituals, sexuality, children, family life, and death itself – not a subject is safe from Kemp’s curmudgeonly but often touching commentary, as the “last days” of Grace stretch into her “last seasons”. Grace, in her turn, is largely, but not entirely, an observer in the whole affair - knitting, eating butterscotch pudding, and providing Kemp with the audience he’s never had before.
“a marvelous dark comedy, rich and philosophically thoughtful” - NOW Magazine
“a small masterpiece” - The Globe & Mail
For more information: theatrekingston.com
shows are Tuesday – Saturdays at 7:30pm,
Saturday/Sundays at 2:00pm
This show qualifies for the Impact Youth Pricing program and the eyeGo to the Arts program.
OPENING NIGHT GALA - April 18th, tickets for this performance are available for $50.00 each.
