Bunker! was created as a collaboration between two very different artistic disciplines: comedy/improvisation, and traditional theatre, plus a side of nerdy obsession with horror tropes. Welcome to the Bunker! is a fast, furious, non-stop comedy that uses the ridiculous cliches of zombie mythology to explore themes such as generational tension, loss, and hope in the face of disaster. Like...a really big, gory disaster.
This is the first collaboration between Clare Blackwood and Ryan F. Hughes. Ryan is an award-winning playwright, actor, and improviser. He is a graduate of the National Theatre School's playwrighting program and Second City Toronto's Conservatory program. Clare Blackwood has worked with many independent theatre companies in Toronto, specializing in Shakespeare and musical theatre, and is a My Entertainment World Award best ensemble winner for Romeo and (her) Juliet (Urban Bard/Headstrong Collective). Director Alison Louder has previously assistant directed 2016 Patron's Pick The Harvester (Rabbit in a Hat Prod.) and has held a spot on the Best Local Actress Top 10 list in Montreal for over a decade. Film/tv credits include Being Human, Murdoch Mysteries, Saving Hope, and Xavier Dolan's upcoming film The Death and Life of John F. Donovan. Stage Manager Justine Cargo was the assistant stage manager for 2016 Fringe hit Romeo and Juliet Chainsaw Massacre, and stage manager for Storefront Theatre's Tough Jews, nominated for 6 Dora Awards.
Don't miss this Fringe's weirdo, underground (literally!) zombie hit that will have you die laughing, rise again laughing, and eat some brains. Laughing.
Written by Clare Blackwood and Ryan F. Hughes
Directed by Alison Louder
Starring Clare Blackwood and Ryan F. Hughes
Lighting design by Justine Cargo
Stage managed by Justine Cargo
Set design by Adam MacWha
Opens July 5th runs to July 15th
Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace
16 Ryerson Ave. Toronto, ON M5T 2P3
Performances:
July 5, 10:00pm
July 7, 6:30pm
July 9, 9:45pm
July 11, 8:30pm
July 12, 4:45pm
July 13, 6:15pm
July 14, 3:30pm
June 15, 1:00pm
Please note that there is absolutely no latecomer seating.
Tickets:
Tickets go on sale June 8, 2017.
Purchase online: fringetoronto.com
By Phone: 416-966-1062
In Person: During the festival, tickets can be purchased at the main box office at the Fringe Club at Scadding Court - 707 Dundas Street West.
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