Ottawa 
Events Description
The Awakening is an evocative and thought-provoking one-woman cabaret, masterfully created by Frayne McCarthy and performed by the talented Emma Chin. This spellbinding theatrical piece, features a small musical ensemble, and takes the audience on an intimate and transformative journey, blending dialogue and song to explore the profound themes of memory, self-discovery, resilience, and the eternal quest for identity. It is an enigmatic duet between past and present.
The Awakening centers around a woman in the midst of a life-altering transformation. Set in a dreamlike, opulent room, furnished in white, her ethereal world blurs the lines of reality, of conscious and unconscious states. Is she awake? Or is she sleepwalking? Then, she hears HIS voice. Her initial grogginess transitions into a desperate quest for understanding her reality. As she grapples with her fragmented memories and the surreal nature of her existence, she peels back the layers of her life, confronting past traumas, societal expectations, and her own internalized fears.
Each moment shedding light on the multifaceted nature of her consciousness, it serves as a reminder that personal growth and true liberation comes from within.
The Awakening is a triumph of storytelling, a fusion of art and introspection, and a testament to the enduring quest for self-realization.
Who is it for?
All ages
PG; some discussion of death and dying, mentions drinking.
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $14.00 – $75.00
Ticket Price
Regular: $41.00
Regular (65+): $37.00
Student/Artist/Unwaged: $26.00
Student Preview: $14.00
Angel: $75.00
How to get tickets?
Phone: 613-233-4523
Email: boxoffice@thegladstone.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wednesday December 18, 2024 to Saturday December 21, 2024
Wednesday – Friday | 7:30 PM
Saturday | 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Venue & Address
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
