Magnetic North Theatre Festival to Feature the World Premiere of Brian Doyle's Up to Low

Easy Street Productions and The Ottawa Children’s Theatre are joining forces to present

Up to Low

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based on the book by celebrated Ottawa author Brian Doyle. Magnetic North Theatre Festival (MNTF) announced today that the play will be included as part of the Festival from June 4 to 6, 2015.

Amanda Lewis, producer, says: “We’re thrilled to be able to bring Up to Low, by Brian Doyle, to the stage. Brian is one of Canada’s foremost writers of books for young people, and it’s exciting to premiere his wonderful story at our national theatre festival. We think Up to Low  will delight young and old  with the vibrancy of its unique characters, the poignancy of the story, and its heartfelt connection to our community. We’re proud to be able to showcase some of Ottawa’s finest theatre artists and musicians at Magnetic North!"

Canada’s only national theatre festival, MNTF celebrates artists from across the country. This year the Festival returns to its home base in Ottawa.

MNTF’s Artistic Executive Director, Brenda Leadlay, says: “Up to Low was invited to join the festival line-up for a number of reasons – foremost because it features some of Ottawa’s most accomplished artists in a local fictionalized story by Brian Doyle that perfectly suits this year’s theme of Radical Lessons for a Meaningful Life.”

This world premiere is a truly local event. Odyssey Theatre, National Arts Centre and Great Canadian Theatre Company, have all provided support in the development and production stages.  Adapted by Ottawa’s Janet Irwin, Up to Low is brought to the stage by writers, directors, actors and musicians from the National Capital Region. The language, humour and music reflect the Ottawa Valley. Doyle’s exploration of themes of loss and love, redemption, and the healing power of community makes this story universal.

Up to Low runs from May 21 - June 6 at the Arts Court and is part of the MNTF

from June 4 - June 6.

Tickets are available at www.uptolow.com