The Belfry Theatre in Fernwood will present the English language premiere of Michel Nadeau’s “love letter to life,” the award-winning play “And Slowly Beauty,” from September 20 through October 23. The play, directed by Michael Shamata, has been called “a fabulous tribute to the imagination and the beauty of this world.” The plot is simple: A random office draw wins an Everyman sort of character (aptly named Mr. Mann) tickets to the theatre, to see Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters.” In those few hours of the play, the central character’s life finally begins to make sense. His quiet yearning for happiness seems to take on meaning. And Slowly Beauty… is a fresh, gentle revelation of the beauty of life and the transformative power of art.

Tickets $27.00 – $37.00
Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria BC

http://www.belfry.bc.ca/

This delicate, moving piece tells the story of Clara and Patrick, two elderly residents of a home who may or may not have been lovers many years before. Confronted with their parents’ blossoming romance, their children must deal with their own feelings of love and loss. With tenderness and humour, Half Life explores the realities of love, beauty, memory and aging.

John Mighton is a mathematician, author (The Myth of Ability, The End of Ignorance), playwright, and the founder of JUMP Math, a non-profit organization that helps children learn mathematics. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at the University of Toronto.

In 2005 John won the $100,000 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, presented to a professional playwright who advances Canadian theatre through a body of work and influences emerging theatre artists. The jury cited the profound combination of intellect and heart embodied in his work. His voice has grace, delicacy and a gentle humanity. John also brings tremendous depth to his plays, taking complex, sophisticated ideas and making them playable in a truly theatrical manner.

Half Life features the talents of John Webber (Set & Lighting Designer) and Karen Levis (Costume Designer). Kim Smith is the Stage Manager.


Half Life is generously supported by Canon Business Solutions, CFAX 1070, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of BC, BC Arts Council and CRD Arts Development.

Tickets range in price from $23 – $38, depending on the show you attend, and can be purchased by visiting or calling the Belfry Box Office at 250-385-6815. High School students receive a 50% discount* on tickets. Post secondary students receive a 25% discount* on tickets. (* With valid ID / Excluding Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm & Opening Nights).