Vertigo Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season of Mystery
By: Vicki Trask Mar. 12, 2019
Vertigo Theatre announced its 2019-2020 season of shows, featuring three World Premieres, including works from local playwrights and beyond. Subscriptions to Vertigo Theatre's 2019-2020 season are on sale now and start at $172. Subscriptions may be purchased online at vertigotheatre.com or at Vertigo Theatre's Ticket Office in-person or by phone at 403-221-3708, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.
Vertigo Theatre Artistic Director Craig Hall says, "A diabolical psychological thriller. A rollicking detective story. A bone chilling ghost story. A neo-noir conspiracy drama. A madcap whodunnit. This season will see Vertigo continuing to explore the range of what mystery theatre has to offer. At the same time our 19/20 season highlights how active Vertigo has become in injecting new life and relevance into the genre, with three World Premieres, including two original Vertigo commissions. We will showcase stronger roles for women, more diversity, and contemporary stories, but even while we evolve the mystery theatre genre our primary objective remains the same. We will entertain you."
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN | A play by Craig Warner, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith
Directed by Anita Rochon
September 15 - October 13, 2019
Two strangers meet in the dining car of a train. A seemingly innocent conversation soon turns into a nightmare of blackmail and psychological torment. Based on the celebrated novel by Patricia Highsmith made famous by the classic Alfred Hitchcock film.
**WORLD PREMIERE**
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RAVEN'S CURSE by R. Hamilton Wright
Directed by Jenna Rodgers
November 9 - December 8, 2019
Sherlock Holmes is summoned to his childhood home to investigate a mysterious death, and to uncover the truth about an ancient family legend. Can he unravel the mystery before the Raven's Curse strikes again?
**WORLD PREMIERE**
WHISPERS IN THE DARK by Anna Cummer
Directed by Simon Mallett
January 25 - February 23, 2020
Miss Elizabeth Le Petyt, an aspiring author, travels to a remote cottage in search of a story. Inspiration soon turns to terror, when inexplicable events and whispers in the dark have her questioning her own sanity.
**WORLD PREMIERE**
CIPHER by Ellen Close and Braden Griffiths
Co-Produced with Arts Club Theatre Company | Vancouver, BC
Directed by Craig Hall
March 21 - April 19, 2020
The Beacon Hill murder has remained a mystery for sixty years. Grace and Aqeel believe the key to the case is solving a mysterious cipher that was sewn into the body's clothing. Will they succeed where so many have failed, or will a Cold War conspiracy place them in mortal danger?
CLUE | Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn | Additional material by Hunter Foster, Sandy Rustin, and Eric Price
Directed by Mark Bellamy
May 9 - June 7, 2020
Six mysterious guests assemble for a very unusual dinner party. When the host turns up dead, it is clear no one is safe! Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Subscriptions to Vertigo Theatre's 2019-2020 season are on sale now and start at $172. Subscriptions may be purchased online at vertigotheatre.com or at Vertigo Theatre's Ticket Office in-person or by phone at 403-221-3708, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. For more information on Vertigo Theatre's 2019-2020 season call 403.221.3708 or visit www.vertigotheatre.com.
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