AN APOCALYPTIC CABARET ABOUT WHY ALL THE ANIMALS SOUGHT REFUGE
music by John Millard
lyrics by Tomson Highway
book by Martha Ross
Note: The Cave was recorded prior to theatre shutdown.
The Cave is a 75-minute cabaret event that ingeniously addresses the climate crisis. This interspecies song-cycle is told with song and narration through the perspective of animals.
A group of animals flee from a vicious forest fire and seek refuge in Bear’s cave. Waiting out the inferno, they reflect on their lives, their lost garden, and their impending doom. These unlikely and singed bedfellows share their stories and take comfort in their newfound community while the fire encroaches.
Show Times
March 29 - April 1, 2020
6pm - 11:59pm
Ticket Prices
Tickets are available at $5, $15, $25 and $40. You decide the price that makes the most sense for you. The experience is the same regardless of which you choose.
How It Works
Buying a ticket for The Cave gives you access to the recorded performance from 6pm to midnight on your chosen evening. You can watch it when you’d like between those hours. You’ll receive an email at 6pm on showday giving you access to the recorded performance on Vimeo. If you purchased after 6pm on your showday, you’ll receive the email shortly after purchase.
Running Time
The Cave runs approximately 75 minutes.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
“We’re hearing a lot about the coming climate change apocalypse these days. The worry, of course, is inaction and folks repeating the same concerns over and over to the point that others stop paying attention.
Maybe it’s time to listen to the animals.”
-Karen Fricker, The Toronto Star ( 3.5 / 4 Stars )
“Ushered in from the holding bar area the audience enters the cave, a dark, almost womb-like space. There’s a lot to love about The Cave… The experience is worth it for the singing and aesthetic alone.”
- Irana Lucas, Mooney on Theatre
AUDIENCE RESPONSE
“I saw the show tonight and it truly should be seen by as many people as possible (and maybe by a few other creatures, too)!”
-Celia Harte
“Completely wonderful and cathartic!”
-Anonymous Patron
“A Canadian gem!”
-Ross Rennie
THE CAVE TEAM
Music by John MIllard
Lyrics by Tomson Highway
Book by Martha Ross
Directed by Adam Paolozza
Music Directed by Gregory Oh
Costume Design by Allie Marshall
Lighting Design by Andre du Toit
Set Design by Trever Schwellnus
Sound Design by Chris Ross-Ewart
Produced by Victor Pokinko
Stage Management by Tamara Protic
Featuring…
Neema Bickersteth (Performer)
Andrea Koziol (Performer)
Derek Kwan (Performer)
Alex Samaras (Performer)
John Millard (Composer/MC/Banjo)
Rob Clutton (Bass)
Germaine Liu (Percussion)
Karen Ng (Reeds)
Gregory Oh (Keys)
Matti Pulkki (Accordion)
Photo: Jeremy Marasigan