Award-winning actor, writer and storytelling champion Cory Thibert, embodies his 19-year-old self as he uncovers the truth behind what sets his family apart in this coming of age story with a twist
Date/Time: Apr 19 2018, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Vancouver, Gold Saucer StudioCost: by donation
AWKWARD HUG + dumbpop ☆ ONE NIGHT ONLY! ☆
Vancouver Premiere & Tour Fundraiser!
Hilarious, honest and impactful, AWKWARD HUG explores what constitutes “normal” in our world, and how having two parents with (dis)abilities challenges what a family can look like.
Written by the co-creator of:
Happiness™ - ★★★★★ (Winnipeg Free Press)
Wolves > Boys - ★★★★★ (CBC)
GARY - ★★★★★ (Winnipeg Free Press)
Director: Linnea Gwiazda
Writer & Performer: Cory Thibert
Dramaturge: TJ Dawe
Music: Gary Thibert & dumbpop (Matti Ariaratnam)
Photography: LOG Creative Bureau
Content warning: Description of sexual activity, coarse language, references to alcohol use, instance of loud music.
AWKWARD HUG will be joined by very special guest & collaborator, dumbpop! https://dumbpop.bandcamp.com/album/dumbpop
The Gold Saucer is accessible despite a small curb outside The Dominion Building. Elevators are located inside the building and the venue is on the second floor. The venue has an all-gender washroom. If you have accessibility questions or concerns please message Linnea or Cory.
FUNDRAISER
AWKWARD HUG is about to embark on an 8-city, 5-month Fringe Festival Tour to: London ON, Montreal QC, Toronto ON, Winnipeg MB, Saskatoon SK, Edmonton AB, Victoria BC & back home to Vancouver BC. Coming to this show will directly support Cory & Linnea in paying for gas and food this summer!
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