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Beowulf in Afghanistan
November 12 - 24, 2024
a World Premiere by Laurie Fyffe
directed by Kate Smith
A Canadian soldier harnesses the medieval Anglo-Saxon text of Beowulf as a life raft through the clash of conflict, and after. A world premiere, supported by GCTC’s Tributary Project.
Original season art by Jesús Rivera Zavala
Tickets for the 24-25 Season are currently only available in a ticket subscription. Single tickets will go on sale in August 2024.
Showtimes:
Tuesday—Friday: 8pm
Saturday: 2pm & 8pm
Sunday: 2pm
For information on accessible performances, see the calendar blow. For more information about accessibility at GCTC, click here.
Ticket Prices:
Tickets are $57 / $49 / $41 for Zones A/B/C, respectively.
To provide more financial accessibility, lower priced options will be announced when single tickets go on sale in August 2024.
Calendar
Show dates: November 12 - 24, 2024
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Show Type
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Location:
Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre
1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON