A Canadian Adventure

Last week, during my announcement of The Wonderful World of Hugh Hughes, I promised to make further exciting proclamations, particularly to those from further afield. And so as part of my contract to fulfill this promise I bring you news that Hugh Hughes will be seeking out new audiences in Canada!

Hugh's never visited Canada before but is immensely excited (as am I) to be introducing his work to and making even more connections with people across the world.

For this visit, he'll only be taking his very first show, Floating. It sort of sounds disappointing when I say it like that (as opposed to the Barbican run where you'll be able to feast on all three shows), but undoubtedly they'll be opportunities for a return visit to share the others too.
I can't quite believe that Floating first hit the stage way back in 2005 (not long after I started working for Hoipolloi) and five years later it's going from strength to strength.

The tour commences in January 2011 with performances as part of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival in Vancouver (we're playing at the Arts Club Theatre Company's Revue Stage) followed by a trip over to Victoria (details to come shortly) and finally a visit to Toronto's Harbourfront Centre from 15 to 19 February.

At the moment, tickets for our Vancouver run are only available to anyone purchasing an Arts Club season ticket but tickets are on general sale from 3 August (so that gives you a few weeks notice!). Tickets are already on sale in Toronto and booking details can be found here.

I'm amused to be sharing dates for 2011 already (especially as you're not yet able to book tickets for dates in October here in the UK) but if you know anyone in Vancouver, Victoria or Toronto, start spreading the news today!

Posted by Simon Bedford (Producer, Hoipolloi)
And thanks to Rick Harris for the beautiful picture!