So if you live in the Winnepeg area you may be interested in checking out these upcoming performances of “The Hobbit” by the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Sounds interesting.
http://www.mtyp.ca/the-hobbit.cfm
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
#2 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4X1
Adapted by Kim Selody.
Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Presented by permission and under license from Middle-earth Enterprises. All rights are reserved. No part of this play may be performed, recorded or reproduced in any form except with the consent of Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of the Saul Zaentz Company.
Middle-earth comes to life! The audience is seated among the forests, caves, and creatures from the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. We accompany Bilbo and friends on his journey to become the hero Gandalf believes him to be. Fabulous costumes, lights and an impressive set design make this an unforgettable adventure. Our epic tale and its lessons of friendship, courage, war and peace resonates with both the actors and the audience. The amazing Herbie Barnes reprises his original role as Bilbo Baggins!
“Intriguing hobbit adventure enchants…at a time when children are exposed to a parade of fearless, ever-victorious super-heroes comes a cautious, hairy-footed Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Said one fourth grader, ‘my favourite part was the whole thing.’ ”
Kevin Prokosh, Winnipeg Free Press
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM
Sunday, Oct. 30 at 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM
Friday, November 4 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 5 at 12:30 PM
Sunday, November 6 at 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM
Friday, November 11 at at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 12 at 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM
ABOUT MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Manitoba Theatre for Young People was originally founded in 1965 as Actors’ Showcase (an amateur theatre troupe formed to showcase local talent) and incorporated in January of 1977. In 1982, it was reconstituted by incoming Artistic Director, Leslee Silverman, as a professional company devoted to theatre for young people.
