Gaslight

About this event

Becoming a member of the Capitol Circle means taking pride in supporting your local arts community and commitment to the well-being of the Capitol Theatre. The classic thriller comes with even more twists in this Canadian adaptation. Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange sounds and the gas lights dim for no apparent reason. But is she losing her grip on reality, or is it being loosened for her? This Canadian adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s iconic 1938 play reimagines the classic thriller from a modern perspective, with a “what if” that takes Bella’s life in a new and dangerous direction. The question is, will she be able to find the strength – and cunning – to save herself? “[It’s] a total overhaul, complete with a nifty Act 1 curtain that forces audiences to spill into the lobby, sputtering, ‘What should she do now?’” – The New York Times Shop, Dine & Show: explore downtown Port Hope, enjoy a meal, and see a show... and save 20%! Choose "Shop, Dine & Show" as your ticket type when you check out. The Capitol Theatre welcomes individuals with disabilities to attend performances and other events at our facility. We are committed to providing accessible services in a manner that maintains the dignity and independence of all while providing equality of access and integration. Selected Directing Credits: The Orphan of Chao (Shaw Festival), Hypothetical Baby (Howland/Nightwood), Three Women of Swatow (Tarragon), The Home Project, (Howland Company/Native Earth/Soulpepper), The Wolves (Howland/Crows’ Theatre), 52 Pick-Up (Howland), Everybody (York University) and Casimir and Caroline (Sheridan College). Other: Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster is a founding member of the collective The Howland Company, and an assistant professor of theatre at York University. She is a former Assistant Artistic Director at Tarragon Theatre and was a resident artist with Soulpepper Theatre Company for 7 years. She has performed with the Shaw Festival, Soulpepper, Public Recordings, Canadian Stage, Citadel Theatre, Blue Bridge Repertory, Cahoots, Native Earth, Tarragon and beyond. Courtney is an alumna of the Loran Award and holds a BFA from UBC and an MBA (Social Enterprise) from MUN. The Capitol Theatre wishes to acknowledge the original caretakers of this land: the Wendake-Nionwentsio, the Mississauga, the Anishinabewaki, and many other nations–recorded and unrecorded. This theatre has a long history, but there is a much longer history in this region and we can all do a better job of recognizing that history. Open one hour prior to all live performances. Closed on statutory holidays.