CANDIDA
Tara Players

Irish Club, 654 Erin Street

"... people who have no love... have no shame"

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1895 - Candida, the wife of a popular socialist clergyman (Rev. Morell), has always known she is the stronger of the couple. When events bring this fact into the open, she elects to stay with her husband because he needs her, while also gently showing the lovestruck poet (Marchbanks) that she has feet of clay. Candida is a woman both modern in her ideas yet age-old in her practice. Shaw had difficulty getting the play staged, not because of the leading lady, but because male actors – though shown with sympathy – are revealed with their weaknesses. While Candida is sensual, she's not “cheesecake” sexy, nor does George Bernard Shaw seek to portray her so, repudiating outmoded Victorian society views. Candida is truly a reflection of the 'new century' woman demanding her rightful place as an equal in a male-dominated society.

Director Brendan Carruthers

Cast
Candida - Cheryl Moore
Proserpine - Megan Andres
Rev. Morell - Craig Oliphant
Rev. Mill - Rob Kwade
Marchbanks - Eric Rae
Mr. Burges - Peter Hudson

Stage Manager Jennifer Clary-Lemon
Tech Justin Olynyk

PERFORMANCES
Thu Jan 19 8:00pm
Fri Jan 20 8:00pm
Sat Jan 21 8:00pm
Sun Jan 22 2:00pm
Sun Jan 22 8:00pm - CANCELLED
Wed Jan 25 8:00pm
Thu Jan 26 8:00pm
Fri Jan 27 8:00pm
Sat Jan 28 8:00pm
Sun Jan 29 2:00pm
Sun Jan 29 8:00pm - CANCELLED

NOTE: The ShawFest program has incorrectly listed a performance on Sun Jan 29 at 8:00pm. However, there is only the matinee performance that day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

No wheelchair access | Capacity 85 | 2 hours

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Tickets: $15.00

At the door: Cash/Interac/Visa/MasterCard/ShawPass. Box office opens 1 hour before showtime.

In advance: Call 774-8272 (24-hour voicemail). For general info, contact taraplayers@hotmail.ca.