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(902) 532-7704
Doors open at 1:15pm
Shelley Marshall’s award-winning one-woman play Hold Mommy’s Cigarette is a dark comedy about life, mental illness and survival.
This is a stunning story of an unfiltered life, written and performed by Shelley Marshall of Bear River and directed by Linda Kash. It took 10 years for Hamilton-born Marshall to create the work, the worthwhile result of resilience, recovery, and reflection while exploring many the genres of performance; clown, stand-up, improv, buffoon, and play.
The response has been spectacular, touching people so deeply that audiences have lined up over a hour to share their own stories with her. It’s been described as raw and sweet, funny and heart-breaking all at once, an emotional romp from heart-wrenching to gut laughing. “She had you in the palm of your hand from the opening scene”, said one patron, while another said “Shelley Marshall was so brilliant! It really is very emotional to watch her story come to life. But the fact it could be so bloody funny as well?”
For five years, Hold Mommy’s Cigarette was been a sold-out success in theatres in Toronto and surrounding cities, receiving Gold in the category of “Best Theatre Production” in 2013, “Best New Discovery” by Now Magazine, and nominated “Best Female Stand Up” in Canada by the Canadian Comedy Awards. Marshall has hosted the popular, televised Hamilton Music Awards for the past four years.
In light of the national acclaim she has garnered, what makes Hold Mommy’s Cigarette such a success to Shelley personally is the attention it has contributed in raising mental health awareness. “I knew creating works of art that expressed my experience, my truth, and my understanding, were what would bring a joyful purpose to my life. I feel I not only have an opportunity, but an obligation, to convey a message that can help people heal.” Quickly blazing an uncharted trail, this comedic icon won’t be slowing down any time soon.
Marshall, who has recently settled in Bear River, Nova Scotia, invites you to come to her show with an open mind and promises you’ll leave with a full heart.
*Mature Content*
Acadian Seaplants, Brown Brothers Excavating, Ltd., Cabbioke (NSLC), Ultramar, Royal Bank of Canada, NS Power
[email protected]
(902) 532-7704
Doors open at 1:15pm
Shelley Marshall’s award-winning one-woman play Hold Mommy’s Cigarette is a dark comedy about life, mental illness and survival.
This is a stunning story of an unfiltered life, written and performed by Shelley Marshall of Bear River and directed by Linda Kash. It took 10 years for Hamilton-born Marshall to create the work, the worthwhile result of resilience, recovery, and reflection while exploring many the genres of performance; clown, stand-up, improv, buffoon, and play.
The response has been spectacular, touching people so deeply that audiences have lined up over a hour to share their own stories with her. It’s been described as raw and sweet, funny and heart-breaking all at once, an emotional romp from heart-wrenching to gut laughing. “She had you in the palm of your hand from the opening scene”, said one patron, while another said “Shelley Marshall was so brilliant! It really is very emotional to watch her story come to life. But the fact it could be so bloody funny as well?”
For five years, Hold Mommy’s Cigarette was been a sold-out success in theatres in Toronto and surrounding cities, receiving Gold in the category of “Best Theatre Production” in 2013, “Best New Discovery” by Now Magazine, and nominated “Best Female Stand Up” in Canada by the Canadian Comedy Awards. Marshall has hosted the popular, televised Hamilton Music Awards for the past four years.
In light of the national acclaim she has garnered, what makes Hold Mommy’s Cigarette such a success to Shelley personally is the attention it has contributed in raising mental health awareness. “I knew creating works of art that expressed my experience, my truth, and my understanding, were what would bring a joyful purpose to my life. I feel I not only have an opportunity, but an obligation, to convey a message that can help people heal.” Quickly blazing an uncharted trail, this comedic icon won’t be slowing down any time soon.
Marshall, who has recently settled in Bear River, Nova Scotia, invites you to come to her show with an open mind and promises you’ll leave with a full heart.
*Mature Content*
Acadian Seaplants, Brown Brothers Excavating, Ltd., Cabbioke (NSLC), Ultramar, Royal Bank of Canada, NS Power
Admission
Pricing
General : $26.10 + hst = $30
Members: $22.60 + hst = $26
Youth: $10.45 + hst = $12
Doors open 45 minutes before the show.
Where to buy Tickets: Reserved seating. Tickets on sale in advance online, by phone, at the Theatre, and at the door.
Purchase Tickets Online
General : $26.10 + hst = $30
Members: $22.60 + hst = $26
Youth: $10.45 + hst = $12
Doors open 45 minutes before the show.
Where to buy Tickets: Reserved seating. Tickets on sale in advance online, by phone, at the Theatre, and at the door.
Purchase Tickets Online
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902-532-7704
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