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The Penelopiad

The Penelopiad Presented by: Nightwood Theatre Starts: January 8, 2013 Ends: February 10, 2013 Event Time(s):Evening performances Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 pm Matinee performances Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 pm Website: www.nightwoodtheatre.net/index.php/whats_on/the_penelopiadhttp://Email: rebecca@nightwoodtheatre.net Phone:416-944-1740 ext. 8 Costs: Adult: $38-49 Nightwood Theatre presents THE PENELOPIAD by MARGARET ATWOODDirected by KELLY THORNTON Starring MEGAN FOLLOWS and KELLI FOX Following its wildly successful sold out run, The Penelopiad returns to the stage! In Atwood's daring response to Homer's The Odyssey, Penelope recounts her life's story and the murder of her twelve handmaids at the hands of her vengeful husband Oydsseus. A bold theatrical spectacle, matching gorgeous design, stage invention, potent storytelling, song, dance and powerful performances, The Penelopiad is pure theatre. Don't miss it! **** ""stunning theatre""- Toronto Star ***1/2 ""an absolute triumph""- The Globe and Mail NNNN ""superb""- NOW Magazine Location:Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street College and Yonge Map to this event Public Transit:Closest Subway Stations:College Station - walk North on Yonge, turn east on Alexander to 12 Alexander. Wellesley Station - walk South on Yonge, turn east on Alexander to 12 Alexander. TTC Trip Planner Downtown Theatre The City of Toronto does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this calendar. All listing details are submitted by event organizers. To confirm any information, please contact the organizers directly.. Event Details. Location: 12 Alexander Street