Brit’s Picks Oct. 15 – 22
Inner Elder
Thurs. – Oct. 25
BackStage Stage – Persephone Theatre
Award-winning Cree performer Michelle Thrush delivers a funny, heartfelt and deeply personal journey through family, identity, memory and the wisdom that comes with age. Inner Elder is a story about the imagination and strength it takes to grow up. Tickets are $28 – $39.
Here’s a link for all the details.
Southern Dandy 75
Thurs. – Oct. 25
Studio 914
After about a decade, Buttered Ghost Theatre is remounting its celebrated comedy Southern Dandy 75 as part of the Live Five’s Season 23. This quirky adventure follows two boxcar hobos who unexpectedly find themselves in possession of an exceptionally rare bourbon whiskey and end up on the run to protect their precious loot. Tickets are $30 – $36.
Head out on the caper and grab your tickets here.
Brent Butt
Friday
TCU Place
Saskatchewan’s own Brent Butt, creator and star of Corner Gas, brings his trademark dry wit, clever observations and hilarious storytelling to the stage. Tickets are $44–$59.
Click here for tickets.
The Harvest
Now – Oct. 22
Emrys Jones Theatre
University of Saskatchewan
Greystone Theatre kicks off it’s season with Samuel D. Hunter’s The Harvest. This is the story of five young missionaries as they prepare to head to the Middle East as one of them is looking to escape his current reality. This is a story about faith, family and grief. Tickets are $20 – $25.
Here’s a link to tickets.
Pumpkins After Dark
Thurs. – Oct. 22
Prairieland Park
Thousands of glowing pumpkins transform Prairieland into a spectacular Halloween wonderland, featuring illuminated displays, entertainment and plenty of photo opportunities. Special themed evenings include Adults Only and Villains After Dark. Tickets are $19–$30.
Tickets and info can be found here.
The Golden Anniversaries
Thurs. – Nov. 1
Remai Arts Centre
From the playwright behind The Birds and the Bees comes a touching comedy-drama exploring marriage, memory and the complications of long-term love. Arts Club Theatre brings you the story of Glen and Sandy Golden who are facing a bit of a marriage crisis as they get ready to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Tickets are $54 – $60.
For all the details click here.
Audrey Ochoa Quintet
Saturday
The Bassment
JUNO-nominated trombonist Audrey Ochoa celebrates her fifth album, The Sorceress, with an outstanding ensemble of jazz musicians. Tickets are $41 – $54.
Here’s a link to the show.
GEDFEST 26
Saturday
Capitol Music Club
It’s a party with a fantastic cause and the nation-wide effort is happening this weekend in Saskatoon. The Tragically Hip tribute act Phantom Power will take the stage to pay tribute to the band and to raise money for The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan. Tickets are $32.
For more info follow this link.
