NEWS ITEM: Lepage times two
11 Mar'10

JOHN COULBOURN - QMI Agency

Toronto theatre lovers will have two opportunities to renew their love affair with Robert Lepage this fall.

In a joint announcement yesterday, Canadian Stage and the Sony Centre announced that they will present two of Lepage's recent works in limited runs after Labour Day.

The first — a one-man show featuring  performer Yves Jacques, written and directed by Lepage and titled THE ANDERSEN PROJECT — will make its Toronto premiere on the stage of the Bluma Appel Theatre Oct. 21, where it will run through Oct. 30. It will be a part of Canadian Stage's 2010/11 season, the remainder of which is to be announced next week. While it will be offered as part of the subscription package, available Tuesday, single tickets will not be available until Sept. 6.

The second offering, titled EONNAGATA, tells the story of Charles de Beaumont, Chevalier d'Eon, a gender- bending courtier of the 18th century. Created and performed by Lepage, French ballerina Sylvie Guille and British choreographer Russell Maliphant, it features costumes by the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. EONNAGATA will play the Sony for two performances only, Nov. 18 and 19. Single tickets will go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster.