Written and performed by Julia Mackey. Directed by Dirk Van Stralen.

Jake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once promising young musician. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

“Jake’s Gift is theatre in its purest form. It is an instant love affair between performer and audience. This is a jewel of a show you simply can’t afford to miss…: – 

Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Sun.

SHOW TIMES

Tuesday, December 11 | 8pm (includes a pre-show chat @ 7:15 with Dirk Van Stralen, Director/Stage Manager)

Wednesday, December 12 | 8pm

Thursday, December 13 | 8pm (Talk Back Thursday to follow show!)

Friday, December 14 | 8pm

Saturday, December 15 | 3pm

Saturday, December 15 | 8pm

IMAGE: Photo by Tim Matheson.