United Players Of Vancouver

A CHRISTMAS IN WALES

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SEASON PLAYS

An adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales
by Denis Rodgers and Sarah Rodgers

Directed by Sarah Rodgers, with Leslie Dos Remedios

Take the essence of all our Christmases, the sights, smells and sounds of long ago, add a dash of music and a sprinkling of snow and you have A Christmas in Wales, the joyous musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ beloved tale. A wonderful way to celebrate the season!

Dates: December 1 – 24, 2023
Times: Thurs-Sat evenings at 8:00 pm, Sun matinee at 2:00 pm
Preview: November 30 ($15.00)
Opening: December 1
Talkbacks: Thursday, December 7 and Sunday, December 10
Matinées: All Sundays (December 3, 10, 17, 24)

This show is no longer available – thank you for joining us!

Show sponsor: ROKKO SAREES & FABRICS

Hospitality Sponsor: Les amis du FROMAGE

A CHRISTMAS IN WALES

An adaptation of Dylan Thomas’
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Denis Rodgers and Sarah Rodgers

DIRECTED BY:
Sarah Rodgers*
with Leslie Dos Remedios

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CAST

Band Leader – Aerhyn Lauǂ
Harpists – Alice Han, Ellie Lau
Shannon Hunt
Ellen Kennedyǂǂ
Evangela Kepinski
Gordon Law
Kazz Leskard
Andrew Lynch

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PRODUCTION TEAM

Producer – Fran Burnside
Technical Director – Nico Dicecco
Music Director – Alison Jenkins
Set Design
– Kevin McAllister
Head Carpenter – Bruce Suttie
Set Crew – Bill Bone, Jason Green, Rachel Li, Matt Loop, James McIntosh, Susan Mellor, Ken Scott, David Shewell
Scenic Painter – Omanie Elias
Set Painters – Susan Mellor, Kate Richardson, Jo Scott Baxendale, Margo Willis
Lighting Design – Christian Ching
Lighting Crew – Jason Green, Rachel Li, James McIntosh, Leighton Taylor
Costume Design – Catherine E. Carr
Costume Assistant– Rosie Aiken
Stage Manager – Emma Graveson
Movement Consultant (Dance) – Shelley Stewart Hunt
Set Painter – Omanie Elias
Photography
– Nancy Caldwell
Programme Design – Susan Mellor
Programme Editor – Fran Burnside

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* The participation of Sarah Rodgers is arranged by permission of
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).
ǂ Appearing by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
ǂǂThe participation of Ellen Kennedy is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

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