Theatre Inconnu presents
Armstrong’s War
by Colleen Murphy
Nov 25 – Dec 13
After suffering an injury during a military tour of Afghanistan, Michael, a young soldier, is recovering in the rehabilitation wing of a hospital. The last thing he wants is to spend time with a twelve-year-old girl, but Halley, a spirited Pathfinder and self-described “reading fiend,” is eager to earn her community service badge. The pair is at odds from the start, but they find a shared interest in The Red Badge of Courage, the classic American Civil War novel, which spurs them to reveal their own stories. As their friendship grows, uncomfortable truths are exposed and questioned, redefining the meaning of courage and heroism.
“a story about finding strength through friendship, it’s a fine 90 minutes”
Toronto Star
Canadian playwright Colleen Murphy is a two-time recipient the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, and the Carol Bolt Award for Outstanding Play, for both The December Man /L’homme de décembre in 2007, and Pig Girl in 2016.
Directed by Morgan Gadd
Cast (alphabetically): Nolan Fidyk & Mariah Madill
Ticket Sales
https://www.theatreinconnu.com/amrstrong
Date & Times
8pm: Nov 25 (preview), 26, 27, 29 & Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 10*, 11, 12, 13
2pm: Nov 29 & Dec 6, 13
Note: during the last week in November there is a Tuesday preview show but NO Friday, Nov 28 show.
*Note: The Dec 10 performance will have live ASL interpretations.
Reservations and Ticket Sales
Ticket Prices:
$16 regular (adults), $12 seniors (60+) /students/unwaged
Tues, Nov 25 is half-price ($7) preview
Wed, Dec 3 is Pay-What-You-Wish admission if you pay at the door
The show is about two hours long, including one intermission.
Theatre Inconnu is located in the Paul Phillips Hall at 1923 Fernwood Road (across the street from the Belfry Theatre).
We at Theatre Inconnu are keenly aware, and acknowledge with respect, that we prepare and present our work on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples, also known as the Xwsepsum and Songhees Nations.
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