Thirteen Hands by Carol Shields, runs through March 22 at the Canadian Stage in Toronto. In the play, a weekly bridge club gathering becomes an oasis of laughter and friendship for four women, their daughters and grand-daughters. The table talk covers everything from husbands, to soap operas to personal dreams and intimate secrets.
Canadian Carol Shields is a Pulitzer prize winner.
What the critics say: 'A cleverly played grand slam... a beautifully written memory play' Winnipeg Free Press.
"Carol Shields is a name to set beside Margaret Atwood and Alice Munro." -- Anita Brookner
Canadian Stage also is preparing a production of the Tony-winning musical Passion by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, he same team that created Into the Woods. The musical drama opens April 7 and runs through May 10.
Box office for both shows: (416) 368-3110.
-- By Ray Ellicock
Theatre News Canada
