From Press Release:
That’s Just 5 Kids In a Trench Coat!
Dame Judy Dench is proud to present their Sophomore outing That’s Just 5 Kids in a Trench Coat. A 50min sketch comedy show that you didn’t see coming. Dame Judy Dench is back with their bent perspective, distinctive voice and intelligent brand of comedy.
This 5 person troupe takes on serious subject matter in the most absurd ways. Writing as a collective Dame Judy Dench has spent the last year compiling material that makes you laugh and think. Physical comedy is paired with dry wit, in a show that illustrates the absurdity of trying to be an adult.Written and performed by an ensemble cast of Claire Farmer, Jessica Greco, Shannon Lahaie, Chris Leveille and Gavin Pounds. Directed by the multi CCA award winner Marty Adams. This cast combines their individual backgrounds in music, broadcasting, theatre, film and TV to create a style Mooney on Theatre said “had similarities to The Kids in the Hall: whimsy combined with politically biting commentary.”
This 5 person troupe takes on serious subject matter in the most absurd ways. Writing as a collective Dame Judy Dench has spent the last year compiling material that makes you laugh and think. Physical comedy is paired with dry wit, in a show that illustrates the absurdity of trying to be an adult.Written and performed by an ensemble cast of Claire Farmer, Jessica Greco, Shannon Lahaie, Chris Leveille and Gavin Pounds. Directed by the multi CCA award winner Marty Adams. This cast combines their individual backgrounds in music, broadcasting, theatre, film and TV to create a style Mooney on Theatre said “had similarities to The Kids in the Hall: whimsy combined with politically biting commentary.”
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Dame Judy Dench in association with The Toronto Fringe Festival presents
“That’s Just Five Kids in a Trench Coat!”
Written by & Starring:
Claire Farmer Jessica Greco Shannon Lahaie Chris Leveille Gavin Pounds
Directed by:
Marty Adams
Claire Farmer Jessica Greco Shannon Lahaie Chris Leveille Gavin Pounds
Directed by:
Marty Adams
Opens Thursday, July 2nd and runs to Sunday, July 12th.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
79 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3L8
79 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3L8
Stage Managed by:
Chris Penney
Chris Penney
Performances:
Thurs. July 2 ‐ 7:00pm
Thurs. July 2 ‐ 7:00pm
Sun. July 5 ‐ 10:15pm
Mon. July 6 – 3:15 PM
Wed. July 8 – 7:30 PM
Fri. July 10 – 3:30 PM
Sat. July 11 – 12:00 PM
Sun. July 12 – 5:45 PM
Photo of Chris Leveille, Jessi Cagreco, Claire Farmer, Shannon Lahaie, and Gavin Pounds by Acey Hicks Photography