The Washing Machine

The Washing Machine
Photo by Radha Menon

Wednesday 21 December 2011

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Washing Machine
Jan 5-15, 2012 at the Next Stage Theatre Festival
Ghostly spirits, modern machines, and untouchables collide in this new play about an Anglo-Indian woman’s attempt to wash away the stains of her past.  
After a successful showing at Nightwood Theatre's Groundswell Festival of New Work, director Sasha Kovacs joins playwright Radha Menon (writer of award-winning screenplay Max Neo) to assemble a team as multi-cultural as it is multi-generational, with performers including Dora-award winner Steve Cumyn, Ronica Sajnani (of Deepa Mehta’s Water), Cydney Penner (of BLOOM, Toronto Fringe 2011), and Aparajit Bhattacharjee (of The Sheep & the Whale, Modern Times/Cahoots).
In The Washing Machine, Isabelle returns from England to her childhood home in India after the death of her husband and child. She has big plans for this banana plantation: out with the sacred grounds, in with tennis courts and a fancy new washing machine! Isabelle and her lustful brother James clash with their superstitious servants, a neighbouring convent, and the wrath of an Aghori guru as her family’s dark secret is finally exposed.
The Washing Machine
Presented by Red Betty Theatre and the Next Stage Theatre Festival
Written by Radha S. Menon / Directed by Sasha Kovacs
Cast: Aparajit Bhattacharjee, Steve Cumyn, Mina James, Jivesh Parasram, Dipal Patel, 
Cydney Penner, Ronica Sajnani, and Asha Vijayasingham
Set and Costume Design: Jung Hye Kim
Lighting Design: Dave Degrow / Sound Design: Steph Berntson
Stage Management: Heather Bellingham
Associate Director: Jonathan Heppner / Production Manager: Ashley Westlake
Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street (at Adelaide)
SHOW TIMES:
Jan 5th 9pm / Jan 6th 6:45pm / Jan 7th 9pm
Jan 8th 3pm / Jan 10th 8:30pm / Jan 11th 6:15pm
Jan 12th 9:15pm / Jan 14th 5:00pm / Jan 15th 9:15pm
For Tickets and other info call the Fringe Hotline: 416-966-1063
Tickets are $12-$15

Wednesday 30 November 2011

SATURDAY NIGHT FUNDRAISER!

Launder your money with Red Betty!
A night of celebration in support of The Washing Machine 
at the Next Stage Theatre Festival.
Red Betty Theatre presents an evening of live entertainment and fun on Saturday, December 3, in support of the world premiere of Radha Menon’s play The Washing Machine.
The evening will feature musical performances, a silent auction, delicious Indian food and a raffle to win a brand new washing machine. Don’t miss this chance to mingle with the cast and crew of this exciting new show, that is as multi-cultural as it is multi-generational.
In The Washing Machine, Isabelle returns from England to her childhood home in India after the death of her husband and child. She has big plans for this banana plantation: out with the sacred grounds, in with tennis courts and a fancy new washing machine! Isabelle and her lustful brother James clash with their superstitious servants, a neighbouring convent, and the wrath of an Aghori guru as her family’s dark secret is finally exposed.
Launder Your Money with Red Betty
An evening celebrating the premiere of The Washing Machine
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
7pm to 2am
Admission is $10 at the door
Reposado Tequila Bar, 136 Ossington Ave
The Washing Machine runs from January 5-15, 2012 at the Factory Studio Theatre
Visit www.fringetoronto.com or call 416.966.1062 for info on tickets and showtimes.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Welcome to Red Betty!

Welcome to the official Red Betty Theatre blog. Stay tuned for more info and updates about the exciting premiere of The Washing Machine at the Next Stage Theatre Festival, Jan 5-15, 2012.

Tickets already on sale here!