Princess Avenue Playhouse
• 40 Princess Ave • St. Thomas, ON
Doors Open: 7:00PM
| Show Starts: 7:30PM
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Licensed
Featuring: The Elephant Man
Tickets may still be available at the event, other ticket outlets, or the box office.
Event type: Licensed
Based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” With very few options open to him, Merrick (whose first name is John in Pomerance’s play) is forced to display himself to the public in travelling sideshows. Eventually, however, he finds himself alone and destitute in London. Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life, and Merrick soon becomes the toast of society. In the end however, John Merrick, The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, or that he even necessarily wants.
Health & Content Advisory: Contains Mild Violence & Sexuality. Appropriate for Most Audiences.
Director: Chris & Scott Smalley
Co-Producer: Odesa Productions
Co-Producer: Elgin Theatre Guild
October 3, 2024 - October 13, 2024
Cutoff is Saturday, October 5, 2024 5:59 pm EDT unless it sells out earlier.
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