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October 24 — November 19, 2011
Jake's Gift
A Canadian Sensation
Directed by Dirk Van Stralen
Sponsored By
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
A Canadian World War II veteran reluctantly returns to Normandy, France for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. There, Jake encounters a 10-year old whose inquisitiveness and charm challenge him to confront some long-ignored ghosts. This charming play has been a hit across Canada and beyond. Don’t miss it!
Veterans and Current Military Personnel Attend Free
Lunchbox, with the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, is proud to annouce that Veterans are welcome to attend Jake's Gift at Lunchbox Theatre at no charge. Simply call our Box Office at 403-265-4292 or come by in person to book.
Articles
Genuine Humanity flows from Jake's Gift by Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Sun, October 25 2011
Lunchbox show a Gift to theatregoers by Bob Clark, Calgary Herald, October 28 2011
A Gift Stemming from Tragedy by Andrew Torry, Fast Forward, November 3 2011
Lunchbox Theatre's Jake's Gift by Shelley Arnusch, Swerve Magazine, November 11 2011
Location
The TransCanada Stage at Lunchbox Theatre
Cast List
Jake/Petite Isabelle/Grande Isabelle/Susan - Julia Mackey
Production Team
Director & Stage Manager - Dirk Van Stralen
Lighting Designer - Gerald King
Veterans' Food Bank Hamper and Poppies
This November, Lunchbox is accepting donations for the Veterans' Food Bank at every performance of Jake's Gift, so make sure you bring a non-perishable food item when you see the show! We are also accepting donations for the Poppy Fund.
