Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell

W.O. Mitchell, known as Canada's Mark Twain, stampedes onto the Opera House stage to regale you with his telltale ramble of stories, characters, and impressions in this World Premiere written by his son and daughter-in-law. Of W.O., son Orm writes "He did not simply give a literary reading, he gave a performance that was more in the tradition of a stand-up comedian. His shock of white hair, brown snuff-dusted moustache, gravelly voice, and dramatic gestures became trademarks of his storytelling. He brought the houses down with a well-timed pause, a grin, or a raised eyebrow." This one-man show is led by Nathan Schmidt, a Rosebud Theatre mainstay and audience favourite. Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell is a tribute to one of Canada’s best-loved storytellers. It celebrates his eccentricity and his love for the people and landscape of the prairies. The show includes stories from his childhood, memories of loved ones, and recreations of his many outstanding and hilarious public addresses. An irreverent comedic performance sure to fill the theatre with laughter.