Lunchbox Theatre

October 18 — November 13, 2010

In Flanders Fields

A World Premiere Musical

SHOWTIMES: Monday to Saturday at 12:10 pm, "Happy Hour" Friday at 6:10 pm and "Date Night" Saturday at 7:30 pm

Play Details

Based on the life of John McCrae, the Canadian doctor who penned the famous poem of the same name, In Flanders Fields tells the story of the Great War events leading to the poem’s creation. With its touching story by Robert Gontier and beautiful music composed by Nicky Phillips, In Flanders Fields brings this important part of Canadian history alive ‘Lest We Forget’.

Location

The TransCanada Stage at Lunchbox Theatre

Cast List

John McCrae - Kevin Rothery
Alexis/Tom/Pa - Tory Doctor
Jenny/Alice/Ma - Julian Molnar

Production Team

Director - Gail Hanrahan
Assistant Director - Anton deGroot
Musical Director & Accompanist - Joe Slabe
Set Design - Ian Martens 
Lighting Design
- Sandi Somers
Costume Design - Juli Elkiw
Sound Design & Stage Manager
- Alec McCauley
Dramaturg - Pamela Halstead
Accompanist - Brent Rock

Reviews

Remembrance play makes music In Flanders Fields by Bob Clark, Calgary Herald
Musical majesty brings to life wartime poem In Flanders Fields by Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Sun

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