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Almost Canadian

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019, 7:30 PM at the Harbourfront Theatre
All Seats: $32.00 (tax & fees included)

JAMES MULLINGER – ALMOST CANADIAN
2019 CROSS CANADA TOUR
– ONLY SUMMERSIDE SHOW OF 2019 –
featuring Patrick Ledwell

British comedian James Mullinger has taken Canada by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, magazines, stand up specials – since moving to Atlantic Canada four years ago he’s done it all.

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But he’s putting movies and TV shows aside to go out and do what he loves most. Live stand up comedy. For all of Spring James is on the road again and this is his only Summerside date in 2019!

In April 2016, James sold out New Brunswick’s biggest indoor venue Harbour Station with his uniquely hilarious stand up show. This record breaking show was documented for a CBC documentary film ‘City On Fire’ (which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/MJRItrjyHnY) which has aired across Canada to rave reviews and high ratings. The stand up special of the show itself was picked up by Hulu and Amazon Prime so his tales of life in Atlantic Canada are now being enjoyed by people in Germany, Japan and America. Read more about it here. (Link: http://www.theeastmag.com/2017/08/27/james-mullingers-stand-comedy-hits-world-stage-amazon-prime/).

In April 2018 he sold out Harbour Station a second time, this time beating how own record which made headlines across the pond: https://www.chortle.co.uk/other-news/2018/05/03/39868/unknown_comic_outsells_seinfeld_%E2%80%93%C2%A0again

James tours extensively to packed houses across Canada and England and written and produced a big screen feature film starring actors from Downton Abbey and Twilight about his early years in stand up, which was described as “unmissable” by GQ Magazine and “essential viewing. A funny, realistic look at what it takes to become a stand up comedian,” by the Montreal Times.

James is one of Canada’s biggest cheerleaders. He loves it here and spends his time promoting it across the world and raising money for charities and non-profits. James has raised more than $100,000 for Maritimes charities. He has also become one of Canada’s top comics, being nominated for both a Just For Laughs comedy award and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Show.

He is also a much sought after corporate clean comedian and keynote speaker on the subjects of marketing, media and uplifting positivity celebrating where you live and work. Performing his keynote speech ‘Anything Is Possible’ for companies as varied as Irving Oil, TD Canada, New Brunswick School Board, Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Road Builders Association, Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, the Crane Rental Association of North America, Moosehead Breweries, New Brunswick Immigration Symposium and hundreds more. A highly skilled MC, he has hosted the 2017 East Coast Music Awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, The ContactNB Awards and the GQ Comedy Extravaganza featuring Russell Peters.

He also launched his own international magazine The Maritime Edit (www.maritimeedit.com) to share his love of the small towns and cities of Atlantic Canada with the rest of the world.

This is his first ever solo stand up show at the Harbourfront Theatre featuring brand new material as well as some of his classic routines including Maritime Directions. Book now for this show, it will sell out!

Please be advised this performance contains occasional use of strong language and mature themes or subject matter.

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Going the Gadfly

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Urban Roots Dance Crew ‘GADFLY’ Takes Centre Stage January 31
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The crew is led by directors Ofilion Sinbadinho and Apolonia Velasquez, who created their signature Aybrid Movement style, an urban dance style with a twist. Born from Chilean and Guatemalan parents Velasquez and Salvadorian native, Sinbadinho have been creative collaborators for almost two decades. Both Francophones raised in Montreal, they established GADFLY in Toronto, an urban dance-rooted company that “challenges established formats with moves that will set you back in your seat”, according to a recent Toronto Star review.

As a Repertoire Dance Company, GADFLY has been moving people, posing provocative questions through their works, and fusing styles and inspirations since 2006. With their full evening production of ‘Klorofyl,’ GADFLY was the recipient of the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance. They have also been commissioned to create work across Canada for events and organizations such as Festival DansEncore, Nike, Ryerson University, and for several charitable organizations.

“Extraordinary choreography,” says Christopher Hoile, in a review of the crew for EYE Weekly. “It’s terrifically exciting to see street dance liberated from the robotics of music videos and imbued with emotional expression.”

 Don’t miss this thrilling contemporary dance production, a rarity in an Island winter season of live performances! Gadfly makes their Island debut, firing up the Homburg Theatre stage on January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26 and are available at the box office, online at confederationcentre.com, or via phone at 902-566-1267 (toll free at 1-800-565-0278.)

Special thanks are extended to the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Province of Prince Edward Island, the City of Charlottetown; to Sobeys; and to media sponsors Ocean 100, Hot 105.5, and The Guardian.

Do the Hustle

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January 18, 2019 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm at The Guild
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Side Hustle presents seven women, two acts and all kinds of hilarity to warm your cold winter soul on one night of utter mayhem, madness and improv. Join the intrepid troupe as the all-gender-friendly darlings of made-up mischief entertain you with their occasionally shocking, sometimes naughty but always honest brand of creative spontaneity.

A Night With Aaron

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An Evening with Aaron Hastelow & Friends

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Join Island son and Charlottetown Festival favourite, Aaron Hastelow for one night only! Aaron has performed across Canada, recently starred in Jesus Christ Superstar at Confederation Centre, and released his self-titled debut album last year, garnering three Music PEI Award nods.

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Aaron has basically grown up at Confederation Centre of the Arts, with a long history spent in Centre dance classes, playing a child of Avonlea in Anne of Green Gables-The Musical™, and a summer with the Confederation Centre Young Company. After studying musical theatre, he has gone on to perform in numerous seasons at The Charlottetown Festival, including roles in Mamma Mia!, Ring of Fire, and two seasons as Anne’s beau, Gilbert Blythe, in Anne of Green Gables-The Musical™

Aaron welcomes special guests Alicia Toner, a Music PEI Award-winner for her debut album I Learned the Hard Way, seven-year Charlottetown Festival veteran with Spoon River, Evangeline, Million Dollar Quartet, and more;  and Tara MacLean, singer-songwriter, award-winning recording and touring artist, and star of her new show, Atlantic Blue.

Pay Steam PEI What You Will

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30 PM* at the Harbourfront Theatre.

*Please note: an interactive lobby experience by STEAM PEI is open to the public from 6:30-7:30 PM and can be explored anytime within that hour. Video Phase’s performance starts at 7:30 PM.

TICKETS: PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL

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Video Phase: Lumens
A Harbourfront S.T.E.A.M. Event:
Featuring a special interactive lobby experience by STEAM PEI

How does Pay-What-You-Will work?
Step 1. Reserve your tickets online or at Box Office for no fee in advance of the show.
Step 2. Enjoy the show.
Step 3. Pay-what-you-will for your tickets at the end of the show. (Cash recommended. Credit cards accepted.)

About Video Phase
Based in Montreal, Canada, Video Phase is the result of the collaboration between two musicians-creators, Julien-Robert and Julien Compagne. Their goal was to develop a new kind of art that equally combines music, video, and technology. The duo creates a synesthesia between their musical and visual universes, one representing the other and vice versa. The visual component of their shows is totally interactive; this gives them the freedom to improvise and preserves the magic of live performance. With the use of technology, they seek to provide the audience with more than a regular concert – a real multi-sensory experience.

About Lumens
Lumens, the second original creation of the group, explores the link between virtual and reality by creating a 3D multi-screen environment projected in front of and around the audience. The two creators give life to music and image in real time, like an interactive musical video game. An immersive multimedia performance with musical instruments like drumpads, electronic instruments, laser frames, motion capture by Kinect, and even… water! A show you need to hear with your own eyes.

Harbourfront S.T.E.A.M Event
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) is an education model that allows people to better explore the world around them and create new and innovative ideas.

Join us before the show and explore music in a whole new way with a hands-on discovery display created by STEAM PEI open to the public from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, and then see how music, video, and technology work together in Video Phase: Lumens from 7:30-8:45 PM.

About STEAM PEI
STEAM PEI inspires young Islanders to pursue learning and careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math by fostering their curiosity and confidence through engaging experiential learning opportunities such as after-school classes, workshops, camps,
special events, and parties.

Fall Fun Cabaret

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October 21, 2018 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm at The Guild
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An exciting evening of great entertainment will take place at the Guild on Sunday, October 21st at 7:30 pm. Hosted by our very own Diana Barry ” Rebecca Griffin” and Alec “Calvin Laveck “ it will feature cast members of Anne & Gilbert as well as musicians, crew, staff, and friends.

You are sure to enjoy every moment! Special guests include Todd MacLean, Julien Kitson, Ava & Lily Rashed, The Popalopalots, and Havenwood Studio dancers to name a few. Some surprise A&G alumni will make an appearance as well. A great evening of music, comedy, and dance!

A donation will be made from proceeds towards The Upper Room Food Bank Diapers in need program. Donations of Diapers (especially older toddler sizes) and baby wipes will be gratefully accepted at the door that evening as well!

Tickets only $22 and available at the Guild Box office in person or online.

Hope to see you there!

Are Dreams Just in Your Head?

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Dream Chaser: Comedy Hypnosis at The Guild
October 19, 2018 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
THE DREAM CHASER IS HERE!

Have you ever wanted to travel to a tropical paradise? How about the Arctic? Ever wanted to ride the world’s best roller coaster or even take a trip into outer space!? Well, you can experience all of this and more by coming to The Guild for Matt MacPhee’s (The Mattman’s) hilarious comedy hypnosis show!

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Matt has dreamed of entertaining for most of his life and began studying hypnosis while attending UPEI. Now Matt has mastered his craft and has been certified and recognized by the World Hypnosis Network of Canada and is ready to bring his show to you! Matt was with us for shows throughout the summer and this is your last chance to catch him on October 19th at the Guild!

Performance is at 7:00 pm and tickets are $20.