September 24 to October 5, 2008

by Samuel Beckett

Directed by Del Surjik

A classic of contemporary theatre Waiting for Godot is the play everyone has heard of and few people have had the chance to see. Two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon meet by a bare tree on a country road and endlessly wait for someone--or something--named Godot. In a famous combination of comedy and pathos Samuel Beckett's most popular work masterfully examines our quest for significance in a bewildering universe

October 29 to November 9, 2008

By Martin McDonagh

Directed by Pam Haig-Bartley

Mature content

For one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery to make way for the new arrivals. As the time approaches for him to dig up those of his own late wife, strange rumours regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years ago gradually begin to resurface.

What better Halloween treat than this ghoulish Irish comedy full of grave diggin', skull smashin' and poteen drinkin'!

December 3 - December 14, 2008

By Charles Dickens

Adapted to the stage by Michael Shamata

Directed by Johnna Wright

Persephone's Christmas tradition for the whole family continues with this classic story of redemption with the iconic characters of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the "spirits" of Christmas in this new Canadian adaptation.

February 4 - February 15, 2009

Presented by Catalyst Theatre

Adapted from Mary Shelley's novel

Originally produced in collaboration with Keyano Theatre, Fort McMurray

The newest work by Edmonton's internationally acclaimed Catalyst Theatre, Frankenstein is a surprising, delightful, lyrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel. Visually stunning, this award-winning production has been noted for the remarkable ensemble of eight actors who play some forty characters, its haunting original melodies and its quirky, and often ghoulishly humorous take on a familiar and surprisingly relevant story. A feast for the eyes and the ears.

March 4 - March 15, 2009

By Michel Tremblay

Translation by Linda Gaboriau

Directed by Del Surjik

Renowned Canadian playwright, Michel Tremblay dishes up five heartwarming portraits of growing up with his mother's eccentricity, outrageousness, and wacky sense of humour. It's a loving series of events any son, daughter or mother will laughingly relate to. Share the embarrassment, frustration and, most of all, gratitude.

April 15 - April 26, 2009

Books and Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Music by Alan Menken

Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith

A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop Of Horrors never fails to entertain.