If on a Christmas Night…
Se una notte a Natale…
World Premiere
3 WEEKS ONLY! DECEMBER 4 – 23, 2018
Columbus Centre
Presented by Villa Charities and the Columbus Centre, and created by internationally acclaimed theatre company DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT), “If on a Christmas Night…” is an interactive and immersive theatrical experience specifically designed for the Columbus Centre.
This world premiere production presents a series of adventurous and comical situations around the celebration of Christmas, through the lens of Italian and Italian-Canadian culture. Moving through a sequence of interactions with the actors and at different locations, the spectators are invited to gather, meet each other and build a new community, in an intimate performance experience. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this charming and unforgettable holiday show with your family and friends!
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will help support Villa Charities Foundation in their mission to provide funding for culturally sensitive senior care, and educational and cultural programs in music, dance and visual arts.
With support from
Written and Directed by Daniele Bartolini
Produced by Villa Charities Inc. and Columbus Centre
Co-created and Performed by Franco Berti, Danya Buonastella, Rory de Brouwer, Vincent Leblanc Beaudoin, Bruna di Giuseppe Bertoni, Raylene Turner and Daniele Bartolini
Production Design and Interactive Environments: Anahita Dehbonehie and Franco Berti
Production Manager and Assistant Director: Raylene Turner
Sound Design: Matteo Ciardi
DATES
| Previews | Tuesday, December 4 – Thursday, December 6 at 8:00pm* |
| World Premiere | Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm |
| Performance Schedule | Tuesday, December 11 – Sunday, December 23 Tuesdays-Fridays – Regular show at 8:00pm Saturdays – Family Experience Performances at 2:00pm and 4:00pm* Saturdays – Regular show or VIP Package Performances at 6:30pm* Sundays – Family Experience Performance at 2:00pm and 4:00pm*, Regular show at 6:30pm |
*Tickets for Previews, Family Experience Performances, VIP Packages or Corporate Packages must be purchased in person or by phone only. No Performances on Monday, December 10 and Monday, December 17
Show Duration: 90 minutes with no intermission
Suitable for ages 6 and up
TICKET PRICES
| Previews | $25.00 |
| General Admission | Adults: $40.00 Children (Ages 6-12): $20.00 Seniors (65+), Students (Ages 13-25) and Artists: $25.00 |
Family Experience Package
$100.00
The Family Experience Package is for up to a family of four (two adults and two children). These performances are specifically designed for the participation of families and children.
VIP Dinner and Theatre Package – Available for World Premiere and Saturday, 6:30pm performances only
$150.00 (includes show ticket, meet and greet, dinner, wine, taxes and gratuities)
Enjoy a spectacular theatre and Christmas dining experience with our VIP Dinner and Theatre Package. Before the show, indulge in a seasonal, prix-fixe gourmet dinner at Ristorante Boccaccio, specially prepared by Executive Chef Gino Marchetti. You’ll also receive behind-the-scenes access with an exclusive post-show meet and greet with the actors and production team.
Corporate Packages
$2,500
Book a private showing of “If on A Christmas Night” for your next corporate event or holiday party! Package includes 20 show tickets and a prix-fixe dinner for your group at Ristorante Boccaccio (wine, taxes and gratuities included). You’ll also receive behind-the-scenes access with an exclusive post-show meet and greet with the actors and production team. We can also customize a package to meet your specific corporate or social entertaining needs.
About DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT): The foundation of their work is what they call Audience Specific Theatre, highly interactive creations where the role of the audience is shifted from viewer to actor. Their work is site-specific and often urban-immersive, where the downtown or neighbourhood of a city is turned into a stage to be explored by the participants of the experience.
About Daniele Bartolini: An award-winning director, playwright, producer, installation artist and performer Daniele Bartolini was born in Florence, Italy and is now based in Toronto, Canada. He is the Artistic Director of DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) and his creations are presented in Canada, Europe and India.
Awards and Nominations: Daniele is a recipient of the RBC Newcomer Art Access Prize and finalist of the Telus Newcomer Artist Award. The Stranger received a nomination for the Critic’s Award “Premio Rete Critica” from the Italian theatre Magazine PaneAcquaCulture for the edition at the Kilowatt Festival. Daniele Bartolini and DLT are the artists in residence at Villa Charities Inc.
For ticket packages or to purchase tickets in person or by phone, please contact:
Columbus Centre
Arts, Youth & Culture Department, 2nd Floor, Room 201
Kaitlin Saito – Production Coordinator
901 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, ON M6A 1C3
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
By phone: 416-789-7011 ext. 250
Email: rsvp@villacharities.com
LOCATION
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON