BLUEBIRDS
BY VERN THIESSEN
A THEATRE NEW BRUNSWICK PRODUCTION
Set in Étaples, France, 1918. Nurses Christy, Maggie, and Bab have crossed oceans to care for wounded Canadian soldiers in the Great War. Despite the terrible injuries they must deal with, they manage to stay hopeful as the dangers of the front draw closer to their hospital. Through it all, the three women find friendship, independence, power, and influence in a place where men, once again, are trying to destroy the world.
PRESENTED BY
RUNTIME
85 minutes, no intermission
VENUE
PRICE
Pay-What-You-Can-Afford ($25 / $35 / $45)
SEATING
General Admission Stadium Seating
SHOWTIMES
“Truly breathtaking”
— Georgia Priestley-Brown
THEATRE NEW BRUNSWICK
The traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples
Theatre New Brunswick is one of Canada’s oldest and longest running regional theatre companies. Our mission is to create extraordinary theatre that inspires and entertains our audience while celebrating New Brunswick’s best theatre content and artists; and to provide outstanding theatre training and performance that educates and awakens the imaginations of our youth and emerging artists.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN-AFFORD
We believe that theatre is for everyone, and try to offer affordable options to make sure there are no financial barriers in the way of anyone coming out to see a show.
If you are able to afford the full price, we encourage you to do so.
If price is still a barrier, please reach out to Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com
Volunteers see the show for free!
CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bluebirds Written by Vern Thiessen
Directed by Natasha MacLellan
Featuring Kirsten Alter, Mélanie LeBlanc and Sharisse LeBrun
Costume Designer | Sherry Kinnear
Projection Designer | Christian Ludwig Hansen
Sound Designer | Stewart Legere
Lighting Designer | Chris Saad
Set Designer | Andrea Evans
Choreographer | Sarah Power
Bluebirds was published by Playwrights Canada Press in 2022 and made its world premiere at Theatre New Brunswick in the fall of 2022 to sold out shows.
ACCESS NOTES
Accessible Ticket Pricing
This performance has pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com.
COVID
Masks are available on site and encouraged/appreciated but not required. Seating is by general admission and social distancing may not be possible.
Transit Access
The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6+, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168+.
Physical Access
The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.
Seating
Fixed stadium seats fold down and are 16.5 inches deep and 20 inches wide from the inside of each (shared) armrest. Front row seating is on the same level as the entrance and can be reserved in advance by emailing info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. There are stairs leading to the rest of the rows, 7 inches high and 17 inches deep. There is no handrail. Armless chairs are available upon request and will be placed in the front row, they are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
Bathrooms
There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.
Environmental Sensitivities
We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.
If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place, please email access@easternfronttheatre.com.
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