2 0 1 4 S E A S O NMark DuMezArtistic Director

Mark DuMez, Artistic DirectorRandy Huber, Managing Director

The kind of season we dream about is here!

Wake me up – are you kidding – we get to

produce Les Misérables, Buddy Holly and the

Canadian premier of a hit production, Sherlock

Holmes – in the same season?! Add to it

more drama, intrigue, thought provoking

debate, romping comedy and music that

invigorates – it’s a feast of delights for the

cultural connoisseur. Dig in and enjoy yourself!

In our exquisite seaside setting, we enjoy

stellar performances in an exciting and

intimate environment, intricate and evocative

designs and theatre to explore and nourish

the human spirit. We invite you to join us by

the ocean for a meal at the Playbill, take a

stroll through the Gallery Gift Shop and this

enchanting, vibrant and eclectic town – and

then settle into your seat and enjoy the thrill

of living, breathing story, drama and song!

Mark DuMezArtistic Director

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Written by

Alan JanesRock ‘n Roll Musical

Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Hipockets Duncan and Buddy Holly areall returning to the stage for the show that played to 40 plus sold outperformances last year. Featuring over 20 of Buddy Holly's greatest hitsincluding Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away. Ablockbuster you won't want to miss.

“It sends people out of the theatre on anunstoppable high… sensational.” The Boston Globe

February 11 - March 8www.buddythemusical.comPhoto: Zachary Stevenson

FeaturingZachary Stevenson

Comic Adventure

The peaceful English countryside will never be the same after BertieWooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. The stakes arehigh as romantic entanglement, hilarious escapades and begrudgingburglary come together and only Jeeves can save the day!

“...about as delightful a respite as one couldhope for...one knows everything will work out,because Jeeves knows best.” Chicago Tribune

March 21 - April 26Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.comPhoto: Brian Leadbetter, Jessie Martyn

Adapted by

MargaretRaetherFrom the stories byP.G. Wodehouse

By

John Murrell

Dramatic Comedy

Poignant, funny and enduring – This inspiring story brings to life fivedistinctive women whose lives are affected by WWII. This bittersweet taleshows the grit and determination needed to keep the home fires burningtill at last – “we made it!” they cry.

“An honest play that captures…ordinaryhopes and despairs.” The London Guardian

May 9 - June 1“Waiting for the Parade” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.Photo: Samantha Currie, Erin Ormond, Norma Bowen

Chemainus Theatre FestivalPresents

A new production of

BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’s

Epic Musical

This musical phenomenon sweeps its audience through an epic tale ofpassion and destruction in 19th century France. Discover a nation in thegrip of revolution as convict Jean Valjean, on the run and in a fight for hislife, sacrifices everything to protect the people he loves.Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.

“Thrilling, Spectacular, Unforgettable ” The New York Times

June 20 - September 7Les Misérables is licensed by Music Theatre International (MTI) By arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD.

By

Joe DiPietro

Family Comedy

Meet Nick – a single Italian-American from New Jersey – and both sets ofhis meddling grandparents over a series of Sunday dinners, as they try tosort out his love life and their destiny through pasta and wise-cracks. Thisheartwarming and hilarious family comedy plays with old world values,new family traditions and the differences between the generations.Tengo famiglia!

“Loaded with laughs every step of the way. ” Star-Ledger

October 3 - November 8Photo: Margaret Martin, Ian Harmon, Norma Dirom

Holiday Mystery

After being presumed dead for three years, a hardened Sherlock Holmesresurfaces, turning his back on the people who need him most. Threeunexpected callers arrive on Christmas Eve, uncovering clues from thedetective’s past, present and future. Can they save Holmes and his worldfrom a devastating conclusion all in one night? The Canadian premiere ofan instant classic filled with mystery, intrigue and song for the entire family.

“You won’t want to miss this cheery, insightfuland hilarious journey with some of literature’s best. ”

Meredith Pechta, Examiner.comNovember 21 - December 22Photo: Ryan Hollett, Leon Willey

By

John Longenbaugh

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Lively Debate

Centered on legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud, who invites therising academic star C.S. Lewis to his home in London. This profound anddeeply touching play is about two men who boldly address the greatestquestions of our time.

“A gem! Intellectually thrilling with bothhumor and insight in abundance! ” NY1

“Freud’s Last Session is a theatrical andintellectual delight. ” Huffington Post

August 20 - 30Illustration by Dean Griffiths

By

MarkSt.Germain

KidzPlay 2014

Don’t stop believing that girls just wanna have fun as the PaperbagPrincess, and other favourite Robert Munsch stories go through the eye ofthe tiger that will hit you with its best shot in this straight-up fusion offun, kid health and story. Play along, sing along and enjoy this wackyworld where we will celebrate good times.

Visit our website for complete information on our festivals, workshops,education opportunities, dates and details. chemainustheatre.ca

July 19 - August 16‘Drawing from The Paper Bag Princess by Michael Martchenko

Munsch-ercise

Based on the stories by

RobertMunsch

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A show-themed buffet in our newly renovatedPlaybill Dining Room (to be completed inJanuary 2014) complete with live music, offersa delectable start to every performance.

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Buddy – The Buddy Holly StoryWritten by Alan Janes

February 11 - March 8

Jeeves In BloomAdapted by Margaret Raether

From the stories of P.G. WodehouseMarch 21 - April 26

Waiting for the ParadeBy John Murrell

May 9 - June 1

Les MisérablesA new production of

BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’sJune 20 - September 7

Over the River andThrough the Woods

By Joe DiPietro October 3 - November 8

Sherlock Holmes and the Caseof the Christmas Carol

By John Longenbaugh November 21 - December 22

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