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Dave Carley’s work stands out for its questing intelligence, warm humanity and engaging storytelling. (Variety)

Nowhere are these qualities more evident than in Carley’s drama Taking Liberties. Now set for its fifth Toronto production, Taking Liberties is being presented in the ballroom of Campbell House Museum in February 2020.

Taking Liberties examines five critical moments in the life of a city, when ordinary citizens are forced to make extraordinary choices. The play moves back in time through five decades, showing how the moral dilemmas of one era can impact the events of another.

The uncomfortable questions the play raises revolve around the limits of free speech in our society. The issues the play raises have never been more relevant than they are today.

Taking Liberties is being produced by the Taking Liberties Collective and runs from February 5 to 23. It is directed by Cecily Smith and stars Alison Beckwith, Tristan Claxton, Hayden Finkelshtain, John Jarvis and Cecily Smith.

In conjunction with the play, there are six special talkbacks focusing on issues raised in the play. In all cases, the talkbacks directly follow the performances.

For more information on Taking Liberties: https://www.takingliberties.ca/

Buy Tickets Here:  https://takingliberties.bpt.me

Media:

The Slotkin Letter Review: In these fractious times Dave Carley’s play Taking Liberties is more important than ever.

“Campbell House is one of the oldest pieces of architecture in Toronto, and not a theatre but a home where people have lived and died. At Soup Can Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, “You are there, and good Lord, so are the ghosts.”    – Arpita Ghosal, SesayaArts

They’re back! The Three Ships Collective – with the support of Soup Can Theatre – has returned to Campbell House with their version of A Christmas Carol; the immersive and award-winning smash hit adaptation of Dickens’ timeless holiday classic

Tickets are SOLD OUT. Thank you to all for supporting this new holiday tradition.

Media:

A Christmas Carol at Campbell House Museum immerses you in holiday spirit – Now Toronto

Toronto Review – ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Soup Can Theatre

BWW Review: Immersive Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Highlights the Best Parts of Dickens’ Beloved Tale

Unique adaptation of A Christmas Carol makes use of immersive environment at Campbell House – Mooney on Theatre

A Christmas Carol is an enchanting, heartwarming production.

From 7pm Saturday, October 5th, until 5am the following morning, the Campbell House was transformed like never before by Bruno Billio’s Tron Experience, with the support of the Queen St. West BIA and Curator Glen Baxter. The house became a vision in neon reminiscent of 1982’s Tron and amazed almost two thousand visitors throughout the night.

Campbell House is proud to have received the 2019 Architectural Conservancy Ontario Public Education and Engagement Award.

Lost & Found is a permanent outdoor exhibit celebrating iconic heritage structures and is viewable all year round in the Campbell House gardens.

June 8 and September 22, 2019

In partnership with Heritage Toronto, learn about the impact of the 1960s high-rise development on Toronto’s heritage and what remains from the demolition of several buildings. Tour the house of Chief Justice Sir William Campbell, moved in 1972 to avoid demolition, and then hop on a bus to Guild Park, where you’ll see architectural fragments from historic Toronto buildings. On our way there, we’ll stop at many other examples of threatened historic properties.

This is a bus tour and will include entry at Campbell House Museum.
Ticket price includes bagged lunch.

Accessibility Note: Certain portions of this tour include walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs and boarding a coach bus. Please contact Heritage Toronto at 416-338-0684 or info@heritagetoronto.org for more information.

Start Point

Campbell House Museum (160 Queen Street West)

End Point

Campbell House Museum (160 Queen Street West)

Cost

$90 for general public, $63 for members

Buy Tickets at: https://www.heritagetoronto.org/whats-on/