A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol
is pure holiday magic
Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS make their highly anticipated seasonal return to the McPherson Playhouse and Port Theatre this December with A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol, the extraordinary reimagining of the Charles Dickens’ classic beloved by audiences. The multi-award-winning company brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas eve journey to life like never before, with giant masks, whimsical puppets, and wondrous theatrical invention in this spellbinding production.
Photo by Peter Pokorny
The WONDERHEADS, who specialize in visual storytelling, have been praised by the CBC as “Pure magic” and the Globe and Mail as “Powerful, surprising, and moving.” Now in its sixth year of touring, A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol has become an unmissable holiday tradition for thousands of theatregoers, and this year will be no different with a residency at the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver (Olympic Village Stage, Nov 26 – Dec 14) before captivating audiences in Victoria (McPherson Playhouse, December 19-21) and Nanaimo (Port Theatre, December 23-24).
Co-Founding Artistic Director Kate Braidwood embraces the ‘live-action Pixar’ comparison often used to describe WONDERHEADS’ work: “It’s a real compliment because, like Pixar, we set out to create entertaining and enchanting shows that resonate with all ages. If we haven’t made you laugh, cry, and gasp with wonder, then we haven’t done our job!”
The production’s four performers share more than twenty roles between them, and the virtuosity on display is world-class. “Our ensemble is breathing hard by the end of the 75-minute show” says Andrew Phoenix, Director. “In one moment, a performer is playing Bob Cratchit, in the next, bringing to life an enormous backpack puppet, and the next, spinning set pieces through the air in a cyclone of time travel.”
Photo by Peter Pokorny
The WONDERHEADS have spent more than a decade touring the world to critical acclaim and sold-out audiences who describe the experience as watching animation come to life. Performed entirely without dialogue, their enchanting work has earned widespread praise, including six Critics’ Choice Awards and twelve Best of Fest honours.
In what the CBC describes as “Captivating and magical,” the one-of-a-kind theatrical experience of a WONDERHEADS show is not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Recommended for ages 7+. Visit www.wonderheads.com to secure your seat, or find out more about the show of the season.
Check out this trailer for a sneak peek of what’s in store:
