Penny Plain

Jan 20, 2012 to Feb 26, 2012
8:00 pm until 10:00 pm

PENNY PLAIN

Written and Performed by Ronnie Burkett

Music & Sound Design by John Alcorn

Lighting Design by Kevin Humphrey

January 20 – February 26, 2012 

EarlyView performances:  January 20-22

An end-of-the-world romance told heartbreakingly, horrifyingly and hysterically, as only Burkett can. 

Penny Plain sits in her overstuffed chair, listening to the news of civilization’s inevitable end and then, when her companion dog Geoffrey leaves to live as a man, the outside chaos invades her sanctuary. With a cast including survivalists, a serial killer, a cross-dressing banker, talking dogs and mysterious strangers, Penny Plain is a poignant and disturbing drawing room comedy of ill manners.

“Burkett is simply one of the geniuses of the world theatre and a Canadian cultural icon.”  The Province

“One of the great wonders and joys of the modern theatre world… extraordinary.” Manchester Evening  News

“What’s wondrous about a Burkett show… (is) almost everything is unexpected and shiny-new. It is, by turns, a deft display of virtuosity, of ribald humour… of poignancy and grief, of love and compassion.”  Toronto Star 

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About Ronnie Burkett

Ronnie Burkett is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost theatre artists and winner of the 2009 Siminovitch Prize, Ronnie Burkett has been credited with creating some of the world’s most elaborate and provocative puppetry. His company, Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, sparked a renaissance in adult puppet theatre – continuously playing to great critical and public acclaim across Canada and throughout the world. 2011/12 marks the 25th anniversary of Theatre of Marionettes, celebrated with a national and international tour of Penny Plain.

Commissioned by The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton), co-commissioned by The National Arts Centre (Ottawa), and developed with the support of Factory Theatre (Toronto). Please note - This production is not for children under the age of 14. Children under the age of 14 will not be admitted.

Ronnie Burkett of Marionettes is exclusively represented by John Lambert & Assoc. (Montreal)

Factory Theatre (Main Space)
125 Bathurst St W.
Toronto, ON
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