Phantom Limb

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In Artword Theatre's main theatre, April 11-28, 2002

Canadian Premiere
Phantom Limb
“...this is a work full of affection and also some pain, with the anguish of loss humorously offset by memories of physical pain, through a recurring motif of broken limbs.”
Manchester Evening News

Produced by: Theatre Gargantua and 2021 Performance
Directed by: Jacquie P.A. Thomas
Written by: Spencer Hazel with text contributions from Jane Siberry and Michael Timmins
Movement and Lighting by: Spencer Hazel
Costume Design: Erika Connor
Set Design by: Michael Spence
Music by: Erica Buss, S.Hazel & The Ensemble
Acting Ensemble: Erica Buss, Michael Spence, Diane Niec, Spencer Hazel, Cait Davis and Jacquie P.A. Thomas

Previews: Wednesday April 10, 2002
Opens: Thursday April 11, and runs April 28
Show Times and Prices:
Wed thru Sat 8 pm, Reg. $20, students/seniors $15
Sun mat. 2:30: PWYC (tickets available at door only, no advance bookings)
Special Offer: $15 if ticket booked tickets before April 4.
Tickets: Advance ticket reservations through the St. Lawrence Centre Ticket Line, 416-366-7723,
Artword Theatre opens for ticket sales and pickup ONE HOUR BEFORE A SHOW only.
For more information, please visit Theatre Gargantua's website at: http://www.theatregargantua.ca/index.htm

Celebrating ten years of creating evocative and visually stunning theatre, Theatre Gargantua (The Trials- Fortune’s Desire, Raging Dreams – into the visceral, love not love and THE EXIT ROOM) is proud to unveil its fifth cycle of work and development, Phantom Limb. A Co-production with the dynamic Welsh physical theatre company 2021 Performance. Phantom Limb, originally premiered as part of a month long tour of England and Wales featuring stops in Manchester, Liverpool and a week-long engagement at London's renown Riverside Studio. Toronto will get its chance to see Phantom Limb starting on April 11, 2002 when it makes its Canadian Premiere in Toronto at Artword Theatre.
Spirited, poignant, familiar, this bold new work explores the impact of loss and separation in our lives and probes why what is lost is never truly gone. The story is that of an artist/writer; John Mackie, whose poetic work " Phantom Limb " overtook his life. Six characters, (friends of his) conjure up the missing John from memory and photographs, slowly revealing who he was and how his life influenced each of theirs. Integrating text, choreography, live and recorded music, video projection, and a bold design this enticing co-production brings a remarkable array of movement, sound and drama to Toronto in an engaging performance that will remain with the theatergoer long after the curtain call.

Here's what they've said of Phantom Limb

“...this is a work full of affection and also some pain, with the anguish of loss humorously offset by memories of physical pain, through a recurring motif of broken limbs.”
Manchester Evening News

“...a strong and extremely watchable cast... exhilarating dance moves... expressed superbly in dance and song... A fantastic musical accompaniment... enticing performance...”
Manchester on Stage

“...great performances from the ensemble and a chance to see something oddly moving that is not available anywhere else.”
The British Theatre Guide

		In Artword Theatre's main theatre, April 11-28, 2002 Canadian Premiere Phantom Limb “...this is a work full of affection and also some pain, with the anguish of loss humorously offset by memories of physical pain, through a recurring motif of broken limbs.” Manchester Evening News
	Produced by: Theatre Gargantua and 2021 Performance Directed by: Jacquie P.A. Thomas Written by: Spencer Hazel with text contributions from Jane Siberry and Michael Timmins Movement and Lighting by: Spencer Hazel Costume Design: Erika Connor Set Design by: Michael Spence Music by: Erica Buss, S.Hazel & The Ensemble Acting Ensemble: Erica Buss, Michael Spence, Diane Niec, Spencer Hazel, Cait Davis and Jacquie P.A. Thomas
	Previews: Wednesday April 10, 2002 Opens: Thursday April 11, and runs April 28 Show Times and Prices: Wed thru Sat 8 pm, Reg. $20, students/seniors $15 Sun mat. 2:30: PWYC (tickets available at door only, no advance bookings) Special Offer: $15 if ticket booked tickets before April 4. Tickets: Advance ticket reservations through the St. Lawrence Centre Ticket Line, 416-366-7723, Artword Theatre opens for ticket sales and pickup ONE HOUR BEFORE A SHOW only. For more information, please visit Theatre Gargantua's website at: http://www.theatregargantua.ca/index.htm

	Celebrating ten years of creating evocative and visually stunning theatre, Theatre Gargantua (The Trials- Fortune’s Desire, Raging Dreams – into the visceral, love not love and THE EXIT ROOM) is proud to unveil its fifth cycle of work and development, Phantom Limb. A Co-production with the dynamic Welsh physical theatre company 2021 Performance. Phantom Limb, originally premiered as part of a month long tour of England and Wales featuring stops in Manchester, Liverpool and a week-long engagement at London's renown Riverside Studio. Toronto will get its chance to see Phantom Limb starting on April 11, 2002 when it makes its Canadian Premiere in Toronto at Artword Theatre. Spirited, poignant, familiar, this bold new work explores the impact of loss and separation in our lives and probes why what is lost is never truly gone. The story is that of an artist/writer; John Mackie, whose poetic work " Phantom Limb " overtook his life. Six characters, (friends of his) conjure up the missing John from memory and photographs, slowly revealing who he was and how his life influenced each of theirs. Integrating text, choreography, live and recorded music, video projection, and a bold design this enticing co-production brings a remarkable array of movement, sound and drama to Toronto in an engaging performance that will remain with the theatergoer long after the curtain call. Here's what they've said of Phantom Limb “...this is a work full of affection and also some pain, with the anguish of loss humorously offset by memories of physical pain, through a recurring motif of broken limbs.” Manchester Evening News “...a strong and extremely watchable cast... exhilarating dance moves... expressed superbly in dance and song... A fantastic musical accompaniment... enticing performance...” Manchester on Stage “...great performances from the ensemble and a chance to see something oddly moving that is not available anywhere else.” The British Theatre Guide