Spriet Stage
Vigilante
THE GHOSTS OF THE DONNELLYS RETURN
"MESMERIZING" - Ottawa Citizen
★★★★★ "A rare theatre experience" - London Free Press
"Explosive energy" - Edmonton Journal
book, music, and lyrics by jonathan christenson
commissioned by the citadel theatre
developed in collaboration with the national arts centre
a catalyst theatre production
directed by jonathan christenson
starring jan alexandra smith
February 19 to March 9, 2019
Spriet Stage
Opens February 22
The story of the Donnellys– the shocking massacre of Johannah Donnelly and her dangerously devoted sons in nearby Lucan in 1880 - can still freeze the blood. With a pulsing rock musical score, the Donnellys come back to life to haunt us once more. Edmonton’s Catalyst Theatre returns with its powerhouse cast, led by the towering performance of Jan Alexandra Smith, in this tale of brutal revenge and frontier justice.
“Vigilante played to sold-out houses at the Grand two years ago, and London has inundated us with requests to bring it back. Let the music overtake you and the stories chill. The Donnellys return – careful what you wish for.” – Dennis Garnhum
Content Notes
Strong language and depictions of violence, haze (grades 9+)
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Open Caption performances Friday, March 8 at 8:00pm and Saturday, March 9 at 2:00pm. Learn more » |
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The Wednesday Speakeasy
February 20
February 27
March 6
Pre-show Theatre Talk with James Stewart Reaney
Wednesday, March 6 at 12pm
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