Wit's End III: Love Life at National Arts Centre

Sandra Shamas is at her wit's end, but her show must go on...

Sandra Shamas returns to the NAC for the first time since 2004 with her new show, WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE and 2011-12 NAC English Theatre Season Subscribers are being given front-of-the line opportunity!

2011-12 NAC English Theatre season subscribers can be the first to purchase tickets to this special limited engagement presentation, April 10 – 14, 2012, in the NAC Theatre. Only 2011-12 NAC English Theatre Season Subscribers will have this privilege before tickets go on sale to the general public on September 6th. WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE plays for five performances only – so subscribers should act fast!

One of Canada’s most celebrated comic artists, Sandra Shamas came into her own as a performer, writer and producer in the mid 1980s with My Boyfriend's Back and There's Gonna Be Laundry. From its very first performance at the Edmonton Fringe the show was a smash success, eventually touring the country and even playing the legendary Old Vic Theatre in London, England (the first Canadian show to have that distinction in the theatre’s long history). Two more Laundry plays followed, each playing to sold-out houses across Canada; the trilogy was eventually published and shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award and the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour. Sandra won a Gemini Award in 1991 for Best Performance in Comedy, and won the Best Theatre Award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in March 2003.

After some time away from the spotlight, Sandra returned to performing with Wit’s End, a show that chronicled her move to country living. The play toured to major theatres across the country and played to sold-out performances at the NAC. It was followed by Wit’s End II: Heart’s Desire, which enjoyed similar success.

WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE continues Sandra’s story. She is still on the farm, still dealing with everything life throws at her. From exploring changes in her body as she ages, to dealing with the delicate negotiations of purchasing the perfect little red tractor, Sandra never loses sight of the importance of honesty, humour and love. WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE had a hugely successful run at Toronto’s Winter Garden Theatre earlier this year