Ottawa 
Events Description
Name Canada’s youngest prime minister.
The answer is Joe Clark, who was just under 40 when he became prime minister on June 4, 1979 a position he held until he was -wait for it- just over 40.
Michael Healey’s comedy explores the night when Joe Clark is awaiting in his office the parliamentary vote which will seal his political fate.
That evening, Joe is visited by a veritable hall of fame of 1970s (and later) Canadian political names, including finance minister John Crosbie, foreign minister Flora MacDonald, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, his wife, Maureen McTeer, aspiring Conservative candidate Brian Mulroney, and Stephen Harper then a lowly gofer.
Every one of them has sound political advice for Joe Clark but he determined to stick to his principles, even if it means triggering an election everyone knows is a bad idea.
Throughout the play, the author has included asides to provide the background to the political events unfolding on stage. The result is a play that delivers a glimpse into the funny, and sometimes moving, nature of Canadian political life in 1979.
Presented by Phoenix Players
By Michael Healey
Directed by Andre Dimitrijevic
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $24.00 – $75.00
Ticket Price
Regular: $27.00
Regular (65+): $24.00
Student/Artist/Unwaged: $24.00
Angel: $75.00
How to get tickets?
Phone: 613-233-4523
Email: info@thegladstone.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday April 25, 2025 to Saturday May 3, 2025
Tuesday – Friday | 7:30 PM
Saturday | 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday | 2:30 PM
Venue & Address
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
