Epidermis Circus: The Weirdest Puppet Show You’ve Ever Seen.Produced by: SNAFU
A spicy puppet cabaret, hosted by a sassy grandma who keeps trying to steal the show. This beautifully twisted variety show is performed by Ingrid Hansen, who also puppeteers for Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock. Watch behind-the-scenes as Hansen performs a live puppet film, animating cheeky vignettes in the palm of her hand and projecting them onto a huge screen. “Both live and magnified on screen, in cunningly angled cameras and mirrors, we see Hansen create characters from her own hands, fingers, tongue, in a saucy and jostling vaudeville of ‘stars’. NUTTY, INGENIOUS, MESMERIZING.” - 12th Night. Tiny stories emerge that celebrate the hilarious impossibility of being alive and having a body: these fragile bags of meat and bone, carry us from place to place and allow us to laugh and snort and feel. SNAFU’s work has been compared to Wes Anderson and David Lynch, yet “hilarious, absurd and profoundly human,” (the Star Phoenix Newspaper.) SPICY, FOR AGE 14+. Directed by Britt Small (premiere director of Ride the Cyclone,) with costumes by JIMBO (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race,) performed by Ingrid Hansen (puppeteer for The Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock and Sesame.) Epidermis Circus was created with support from the Capital Regional District Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, and tours with the support of the BC Arts Council. Early development of Epidermis Circus was also supported by the National Arts Centre's #CanadaPerforms initiative, and the OAC’s Theatre Creators Reserve as recommended by the Puppetmongers.
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JANUARY 16, 17, and 18 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)
Talkback after the show on January 18, 2025 Tickets are $30 (plus taxes and fees)
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Past Performances
Potions
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Potions is an original immersive theatrical presentation paired with wine. The audience is invited into Tinhorn Creek’s cellar to taste wine and experience performances exploring our human passions-- in all their delightful, dark, and mysterious messiness. We will time travel to the year 2039 where all art and wine have been outlawed for 15 years. This unique and exciting tour will plunge you into a secret underground world of original art and delectable wines. For all human history, art and culture have been entwined, so together, we can renew our understanding and appreciation for both and have a lot of fun doing it! This is an experience created in partnership with Tinhorn Creek, Tempest Theatre, Cat's Paw Productions and UBCO. You don’t want to miss it!
This ticket includes a complementary wine tasting featuring a flight of 5 of Tinhorn Creek’s wines chosen specifically for this event, as well as an additional special pour selected by head winemaker Leandro Nosal. Performers: Dawn Bassett, Jessica Davidson, Chantal Ethier, Kailee Fawcett, Mia Harris, Denise Kenney, Moon Makepeace, Colter McLean, Julie Oliver, Natasha Rosie, and Kyler Sahlmark. |
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Talk Back
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Ride The CycloneCat's Paw Productions Society is back with another musical theatre production.
Synopsis: In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived! |
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Theatre Tapas
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One night only, 12 exciting actors, 6 delicious scenes and YOU, the audience! Brand new this time: After the show, fill out a slip to let us know which play you'd like us to consider for a future production! Get your tickets quickly. With a line up of actors & plays like this.... they won't last.
Enjoy scenes from:
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Discussion Panel on Gender & Identity: a fundraiserJoin the live studio audience for a screening of Episode 3: Safe Spaces and a facilitated discussion panel on gender & identity. The evening is being filmed as part of the 6th and final episode of the TransMan docu-series which will air on OptikTV and be available on YouTube in late 2024.
The discussion panel will be facilitated by Kyler Sahlmark. He'll lead a conversation with:
Note: As this event is being filmed, guests will be asked to sign an appearance release form, although it doesn't guarantee that they will appear in the final edit. |
Revenues from ticket sales will help to offset production costs
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Goodie Bag: 3 short plays & 1 longform improv adventureA wonderful grab bag of creativity! Back by popular demand, are the 3 original and locally written playlettes, each running for about 10 Minutes.
Smack by Trista Bassett with Anne Ramey, Cain Critchlow and Dawn Bassett First Act of Consent by Yanti with Chantal Ethier, Moon Makepeace, Adwait Nadkarni and Kyler Sahlmark Bananas by Kate Twa with Colter McLean and Carol Munro Then head to the lounge to refresh your glasses and come back for improv troupe Wood, Gilbert & Critchlow hit Tempest's stage once again, but this time there's a new format! Will you go on an adventure through mountains, down the river, or just to get food at the grocery story? No matter the quest at hand the adventure will be grand! Join Stories Betwixt Lake’s Adventure Quest show and help these adventurers through their quests and meet quirky, fun, and maybe even villainous characters. Will you join them? Performances contain some mature themes. Parental guidance is recommended. |
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10(ish) Minute Plays
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Canary:
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Sweeping Meditations
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MALLEUS MALEFICARUM:
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Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen PoeCat's Paw Productions Society is back with another musical theatre spectacle.
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"Passion Fruits"
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Half Life of Marie Curie:
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10 Minute PlaysAs a special treat, the Tempest Ensemble is presenting 4 Ten Minute Plays that will present after the One Minute Play Festival as part of Penticton’s Ignite the Arts Fest. These bite sized plays are packed with laughs, curiosities and bizarre twists.
Tempest Ensemble: Amy Dickinson, Mia Harris, Fereidoon Kavosian, Dan Freeman, Colter McLean, Moon Makepeace, Kyler Sahlmark, Sarah Senecal, Kate Torgerson. The event with begin with Spoken Word performances from Cain Critchlow and Melissa Boulianne. |
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One Minute Play Festival
RULES:
- Discriminatory themes or language will not be tolerated. - Please don't make a mess on our stage, and use common safety sense when developing your concept. - Be ready to perform it twice in the same night. If you make it to the final round, you get to do it all over again! - There will be no dress rehearsal Tempest - you can do all that elsewhere and turn up at Tempest on the night! BACKGROUND: The One Minute Play Festival is the brainchild of Paul Crawford who has been hosting this annual event for over 20 years as a core element of the Arts Wells Festival. Drawing inspiration from 'skit-night at summer camp' Paul brought to life a raucous, often off-the-cuff, many times brilliant collection of performers and ideas. Tempest is honoured to host it again at this year's Ignite the Arts Festival in Penticton. WHO CAN ENTER: Anyone! Just submit your script in advance and once approved, cast your show & start rehearsing.Hosts: Paul Crawford & Nikos Theodosakis Judges: Kate Twa & Roark Critchlow We're accepting original works which can be performed in under 60 seconds to be performed (by you or your people) on the Tempest Stage on Saturday, April 1st as part of the 'Ignite The Arts Festival'. Your live audience and a select panel of judges will decide who will make it to the final round and then who will walk away with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. |
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Ignite the Arts FestivalA ten-day extravaganza celebrating the vibrant arts and culture of our community. From March 24th to April 2nd, 2023, check out a jam-packed schedule of events for you to enjoy.
Buy your wristband for the Festival Weekend (March 31-April 2) and take in over 50 artists and performances at 5 different venues in Downtown Penticton. Use FESTFRIENDTEMPEST as a code to get a discounted price at checkout! Tempest is proud to be hosting the One Minute Play Festival & 10 Minute Play Presentations during the Festival Weekend. |
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Unicorns Reawakened | PentictonWhat would you do if your entire ability to earn your livelihood was taken away in mere moments? For many artists, the pandemic was the case. The Unicorn Reawakened tells that story. A story of adaptability, struggle and creative triumph. Penned and created by Dustyn Baulkham and performed by Dustyn, Matthew Presidente and Ella Lamoureux, this show will take you through the mindset of how these artists adapted and conquered.
Tickets are free (registration is required), thanks to the generous support of Heritage Canada. While tickets are free, we strongly encourage you to tip the performers if you enjoy the performance. |
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The C.R. Avery Orchestra
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Romance at the TableThis table is for Valentine's Day. You know, that day in the year where love bubbles like champagne and the whispers of amoré are everywhere…what could possibly go wrong? I mean, do we know the origins of the day? It couldn’t possibly be a manipulation controlled by corporate greedy guts, right?
It’s ALL about …love! The actors and audience will create stories together in this improv theatre night. The evening starts with short form improvisation with the Tempest Players, led by Isaac Gilbert and, after intermission (and libations in Tempest’s cozy lounge), Isaac is joined by Cain Critchlow and Sean Wood who accept prompts from the audience to build a full length play before your eyes. Like we said, what can go wrong? |
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Madeline TerbasketMadeline Terbasket (they/them) is a two-spirit performing artist. They do traditional storytelling, filmmaking, burlesque and drag. Madeline is syilx, Ho-chunk and Anishinaabe. They grew up in the beautiful Similkameen Valley and they now reside in Penticton. Madeline Terbasket is reimagining traditional stories with their physical comedy, queerness and vulnerability.
In their show, The Two-spirit Tease, they will take you on a bold, playful, raw medicine walk through their life. Weaving together memories, songs, poetry, and traditional syilx stories they will cover a variety of topics. Madeline will share about their mental health journey, body image, queer identity and joy. They will meet you in your laughter and your tears. |
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At the Holiday TableThe table is a place for family and friends to gather. Stories bubble to the surface and memories are re-lived. At this table the stories and memories are from the audience. The actors and audience will create stories together in this improv theatre night! Start the night off with short form improvisation and come back after intermission to see a full length play be built before your eyes. What characters will be sitting at the table? The grumpy uncle? The wise grandmother? Or friends bent on saving the world?
Featuring actors from Tempest Theatre and Peach Gravy Improv: Cain Critchlow, Dan Freeman, Isaac Gilbert, Lynn Green, Fereidoon Kavosian, Bob McAtamney, Colter McLean, Kim Russell, Kate Torgerson, Sean Wood Presented in partnership with the Peach Gravy Theatre Coop |
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I and You
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At The Table
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THEATRE TAPAS
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EVERY BRILLIANT THING
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One Minute Play FestivalThe name says it all: we're accepting original works which can be performed in under 60 seconds to be performed on the Tempest Stage on Thursday March 31st as part of the inaugural 'Ignite The Arts Festival'. Your live audience and a select panel of judges will decide who will make it to the final round and then who will walk away with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Scripts must be submitted in advance and there is no fee to participate. Make it snappy, make it fun. If you run overtime, the giant clock will make a nasty sound!
BACKGROUND:The One Minute Play Festival is the brainchild of Paul Crawford who has been hosting this annual event for over 20 years as a core element of the Arts Wells Festival. Drawing inspiration from 'skit-night at summer camp' Paul brought to life a raucous, often off-the-cuff, many times brilliant collection of performers and ideas. We are honoured to take on the mantle of this event and launch it at this year's Ignite the Arts Festival in Penticton. |
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Okanagan Film Industry 101
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Our Wicked Problem
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Fall PresentationsA collection of scenes from award-winning plays featuring local talent and presented live at Tempest Theatre in Penticton.
Directed by Kate Twa Cast: Sharon Estephan, Sarah Foss, Beth Fotheringham, Mae Glerum, Mia Harris, Maia Mae, Jenny Moon Makepeace, Lucas Penner, Vance Potter, Oli Ware, Braeden Williams |
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What.A.Mess.
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