Showing posts with label Damian Gillen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Damian Gillen. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

(*) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Company Theatre at Little Italy Restaurant, San Antonio, June 14-15, 2013



Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged!
The Company Theatre with youtube.com/watch?v=cB10L3GAk5c
Times: June 14th & 15th Doors open 6pm, Show at 7:30pm
Playwright(s): The Reduced Shakespeare Co.
Shakespeare-in-the-park? How about Shakespeare in the dark! The Company continues The Dinnerbox Series - presenting LIVE theatre in local restaurants, with "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged!)" in the Big Apple Room at Little Italy!

About the show:
An irreverent, 90-minute fast-paced romp through the Bard's 37 plays by THREE actors! "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged!)" was London's longest-running comedy 10 years at the Criterion Theatre. This show is a high-speed roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeare's plays and is not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders and/or people inclined to motion sickness.

Deborah Martin from the S.A. Express News says: "Their performances are laugh-out-loud funny all the way through."

WHEN: June 14 & 15 (one weekend only!)
Doors open at 6PM.
Show at 7:30PM

WHERE: The Big Apple Room at Little Italy (824 Afterglow)
PRICE: $30 in advance, $40 at the door.
Use ONLINE SATCO discount "WILLY" to get $25 Dinner & Show Combo!!!!

Join our mailing list for DISCOUNTED tickets & ticket givaways!!!
More info: www.thecompanytheatre.org

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB10L3GAk5c
Cast:
John Chevront, Brandon Curry and Damian Gillen
Location: 824 Afterglow, San Antonio, Texas, 78216
Tickets: Dinner & Show for $30, in advance, Tickets are $40 at the door. (ONLINE SATCO discount $25)
For More Information:
800-838-3006
Additional Website for the Show: brownpapertickets.com
Purchase online
(Click to go to the AustinLiveTheatre front page)


Friday, December 7, 2012

KUT-FM Video by Rebecca McInroy: Damian Gillen's Bah Humbug, a one-man 'Christmas Carol,' Dougherty Arts Center, December 21 and 22

Two-minute video by Rebecca McInroy and Michael Lee posted on KUT-FM's Arts Eclectic:



Damian Gillen Bah Humbug The Company Theatre San Antonio 
Bah, Humbug!

a one-man version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
presented on the 10th annual tour by Damian Gillen of The Company Theatre, San Antonio

" It's Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles in this powerful tale of hope and compassion! Award-winning stage actor J. Damian Gillen transforms before your eyes into all those beloved characters...from Scrooge to tiny Tim, in this magical and imaginative re-telling of the holiday classic! Complete with numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes! Great fun for the whole family! This tour will break last years record of 30 shows in 30 days!"

Playing in Austin: 

December 8, 11 a.m. at Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Rd (click for map)
December 21 and 22 at Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd. (click for map)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Upcoming: Bah, Humbug! with Damian Gillen, Dougherty Arts Center, December 19


Found on-line:

J. Damian Gillen in Bah Humbug The Company Theatre San Antonio


The Company Theatre, San Antonio

presents J. Damian Gillen in

Bah, Humbug!

a one-actor production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

December 19, time to be announced

Doughery Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd (click for map)


Now in its 9th year! It's Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles in this powerful tale of hope & compassion! Award-winning stage actor J. Damian Gillen transforms before your eyes into all those beloved characters...from Scrooge to tiny Tim, in this magical and imaginative re-telling of the holiday classic! Complete with numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes! Great fun for the whole family! This tour willbreak last years record of 30 shows in 30 days!


"He is truly amazing" and "…a holiday treat.”
--San Antonio Express News.

"Bah Humbug is an affirmation of charity, redemption and Christianity that the world needs right now!" --Dr. Samara Cahill, University of Notre Dame


"Bah Humbug is sure to delight audiences the world over." --Rave Reviews Magazine



Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Upcoming: Bah, Humbug! by Damian Gillen, Pioneer Farms December 12, Dougherty Arts Center December 20

Found on-line:

The Company Theatre, San Antonio
presents the traveling one-man show by Damian Gillen


Bah, Humbug!

now in its 7th year

performed in Austin on December 12 ( 7 p.m, Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, Texas 78754) and on December 20 (2 p.m., Dougherty Arts Center)

This is Charles Dickens'
A Christmas Carol with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles in this powerful tale of hope & compassion! Award-winning stage actor Damian Gillen transforms before your eyes into all those beloved characters...from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, in this magical and imaginative re-telling of the holiday classic. Complete with numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes! A record-breaking Texas Tour of 30 shows in 30 days. Great fun for the whole family!

EXTRA

Click on image below to view video from performance, on YouTube, from Great Day San Antonio television program, (2min35sec)














More information available at
The Company Theatre website

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Upcoming: Bah, Humbug! A One-Man Version of Dickens' Christmas Carol, Dougherty Arts Center, December 22


The Company Theatre is gearing up for its sixth annual Christmas tour of Bah, Humbug throughout the state of Texas.

Award-winning actor and Artistic Director of The Company, Damian Gillen, presents his unique, one-man adaptation of Dickens classic A Christmas Carol during a 10-city statewide tour, which includes a December 22 performance at Austin's Dougherty Arts Center.


Bah, Humbug
is an imaginative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ tale of hope and compassion, but it has a unique twist. Gillen plays all the roles in this theatrical extravaganza that chronicles the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is challenged to open his heart after being confronted by three spirits during a one-night whirlwind journey of redemption. The play is supported by numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes.


The Company Theatre is an independent, collaborative, touring theatre company dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-friendly productions that present live theatre as a viable entertainment option to inspire people of all ages. The Company Theatre’s critically acclaimed troupe of actors, audience-tested production capabilities and memorable adaptations of renowned works have been delighting Texas audiences since 1993. For more information visit: ww.thecompanytheatre.org.