presented in the original French version and an all-new, English-language edition
This show won the 2008 Marius award in Paris for best new family-oriented musical of the year. A fresh retelling of the Mark Twain classic tale of two boys from different worlds who conspire to switch identities to see how the other half lives, the show will be presented as a specially-staged concert with a live orchestra, supervised by the original creative team. The English–language version will have its world premiere during The Next Wave.
playing August 5, 6 (in French) and 9 (in English)
at Espace Libre, 1945 Fullum, at 8p.m.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE:
The English version will now be presented at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9th
Due to popular demand, an additional performance of the French version will be presented at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9th
price : $20 + $1 service charge
With :
CREATIVE TEAM
Lyrics and libretto : Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal
Composer : Julien Salvia
English adaptation : Michael Conley
Director : Julien Salvia
Musical director : David Terriault
Lighting and Stage director : François Godard
Poster : Matthieu d’Aurey
PERFORMERS
Emilie Allard (Edouard Tudor)
Geneviève Bastien (Dame Edith)
Simon Chaussé (John Canty)
Alexandre Léveillé (Gustave)
Julien Lemire (Lord Hertford)
Caroline Mailhot (Tom Canty)
Richard Nicolas (Miles Hendon)
Nathalie Niesing (Miss Canty)
ORCHESTRA
David Terriault (Piano)
Vincent Kim (Violin)
Thomas Sédillot (Cello)
Émilie Chamberland (Clarinet)
Fanny Ladouceur (French Horn)
Justin Benoît Bélanger (Drums)
Laura Alejandra (Percussions)
Clips from rehearsals
The Prince and the Pauper in rehearsal
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