After a long absence from the stage, Sandra Shamas is returning to Toronto's famed Winter Garden Theatre with her new show Wit's End III: LOVE LIFE, performing February 16 to 27, 2011 (previews February 16 to 18; media night Saturday, February 19 at 8 PM). Tickets are now on sale through TicketMaster.
One of Canada's most celebrated comic artists, Sandra 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 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. It played 11 sold-out weeks at the 1,000-seat Winter Garden and then toured to major theatres across the country.. 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. With brilliant insight, Sandra tackles every hurdle, and along the way she pokes fun at her own foibles in an earthy, honest and hilarious way. From exploring changes in her body as she ages, to dealing with the delegate negotiations of purchasing the perfect little red tractor, to hiring someone to help with the heavy farm machinery, Sandra never loses sight of the importance of loyalty, humour and love.
Wit's End III: LOVE LIFE
February 16 to 27, 2011
Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM
Tickets $25 to $65 (All Preview Performances $45)
Now Available Through TicketMaster
416-872-5555 or
www.ticketmaster.ca
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