FUT Brings The Greatest Canadian
to Medicine Hat
to Medicine Hat
Imagine spending an evening with Tommy Douglas! FUT in the HAT is extremely proud to participate in the ESPLANADE Gala Opening by bringing to our newest stage a one-man performance that has been gaining wide attention across the country. TICKET INFORMATION can be found at the end of this article.
On October 25 plan on coming out to see TOMMY DOUGLAS: The Arrows of Desire. A Phantom Poet Production: written & performed by John Nolan, noted Canadian actor and playwright, is an exploration of Douglas’s life, beliefs, passions, battles, dreams and humanitarian accomplishments during 44 years as Premier of Saskatchewan and Member of Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa.
John Nolan brings Tommy Douglas alive again in this provocative and poignant portrayal of the life of The Greatest Canadian. This feature-length play captures the life and essence of one of Canada's greatest citizens and humanitarians. It is a theatrical tribute to celebrate the memory of a man whose humanitarian vision was ahead of his time. Tommy Douglas had a colourful history throughout Saskatchewan, serving as a Baptist Minister, federal MP and Premier. Of course, he was also named Canada's greatest Canadian in the Fall of 2004.
John Nolan brings Tommy Douglas alive again in this provocative and poignant portrayal of the life of The Greatest Canadian. This feature-length play captures the life and essence of one of Canada's greatest citizens and humanitarians. It is a theatrical tribute to celebrate the memory of a man whose humanitarian vision was ahead of his time. Tommy Douglas had a colourful history throughout Saskatchewan, serving as a Baptist Minister, federal MP and Premier. Of course, he was also named Canada's greatest Canadian in the Fall of 2004.
“In words, intonation, stories and passion Nolan recreates the magic of Tommy.” His work is the only definitive full length dramatic biography of Tommy Douglas known to exist. It is new. It is original. It is pure Douglas - a theatrical tribute to one of the most important Canadian statesmen. “Freedom, like peace, is indivisible. I must protect my neighbour’s rights in order to safeguard my own.” – T.C. Douglas
From the website of the PhantomPoets Touring Theatre Company of Canada; . .. "The original script, TOMMY DOUGLAS: The Arrows of Desire, was written by Canadian actor and playwright, John Nolan, following 15 years of study, research, writing, writing and rewriting as he pared down 81 vibrant years to a workable feature-length play. The title in part, is taken from a line in William Blake's poem, "Jerusalem" which Douglas quoted on many occasions."And further explains the performance as ". . .an exploration of Douglas's life, beliefs, passions, battles, dreams and humanitarian accomplishments during 44 years as Premier of Saskatchewan and Member of Canada's Parliament in Ottawa." For more information on the play itself please visit PhantomPoets.com . At the right is an image of John Nolan in
performance as TC Douglas.October 25,
8 p.m.
The Greatest Canadian
Tommy Douglas :
The Greatest Canadian
Tommy Douglas :
Arrows of Desire
Main Performing Arts Theatre
Tickets :
$14+s/c
Main Performing Arts Theatre
Tickets :
$14+s/c
($16 at door)
On sale
On sale
9 am Monday, September 19, 2005 and are available:
• in person, ONLY at City Hall Information Kiosk, Main Floor, City Hall, 580 First
Street SE
• online, at Ticket Central: www.tixx.ca
• by phone, ONLY at Ticket Hotline: (403) 502-8777
Presented by Fut in the Hat Theatre Guild
• in person, ONLY at City Hall Information Kiosk, Main Floor, City Hall, 580 First
Street SE
• online, at Ticket Central: www.tixx.ca
• by phone, ONLY at Ticket Hotline: (403) 502-8777
Presented by Fut in the Hat Theatre Guild
For more information on this play and the the entire slate of ESPLANADE GALA WEEK Events check the above site (WWW.TIXX.CA) or proceed to the the Esplanade website at www.esplanade.ca 
