“The law’s an idle mistress. She promises much
And grants but fleeting satisfaction.”
Revenge, Act I, scene 1
Take Revenge with the BCCLA
Thursday, May 10th, 2007 at 7pm
followed by an 8 pm performance of Revenge
in the Firehall Arts Centre at 280 East Cordova Street
Felix Culpa and the BC Civil Liberties Association present a special reception and fundraiser, followed by a performance of Felix Culpa’s exciting new world premiere production of Revenge, by David Bloom.
Revenge is a modern adaptation of the Jacobean classic The Revenger’s Tragedy. Follow the misadventures of Vindice, a magistrate and lawyer in 17th c Naples, as he strives to enact justice and wreak vengeance on those responsible for the death of his fiancée 20 years ago. The distinguished cast, directed by award-winning director James Fagan Tait, features Alex Diakun, Bill Dow, Anna Hagan and Linda Quibell.
Tickets for this fundraiser and performance are $50 with all proceeds going to support the BC Civil Liberties Association and Felix Culpa. The reception will start at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. Please enjoy a drink with the cast after the show and take the opportunity to argue the nature of justice and vengeance with the creators. Partial tax receipts will be issued.
Tickets may be picked up at the the Box Office after 6 pm the night of the performance.For more info contact us.
Felix Culpa is an audacious Vancouver theatre company, producing provocative plays that focus on the power of language and its unique ability to explore complex subjects such as morality, beauty and the subjective nature of truth. Critically acclaimed productions include The Monument, The Designated Mourner, Und, Salman Rushdie and Me...a love story, Trouser Parts and The Compleat Works of Love.
BC Civil Liberties Association
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association was established in 1962 and is the oldest and most active civil liberties group in Canada. We are funded by the Law Foundation of B.C. and by citizens who believe in what we do.
