GRAVY BATH PRODUCTIONS
in association with the

SAIDYE BRONFMAN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
present the first annual

NEW CLASSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

AUGUST 21ST THRU SEPTEMBER 6TH 2003

Gravy Bath Productions announces the inauguration of the New Classical Theatre Festival with two productions in repertory. Anthony Kokx revises Oscar Wilde's novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, for the stage. A tale of fixation and downfall, Kokx challenges a new generation with a fresh and aggressive adaptation of Wilde's classic tale. Madd Harold adapts Shakespeare's Coriolanus, exploring man and the state, mediocrity and greatness. One company, two directors, and two important works in repertory will launch the National Classical Theatre Festival - Canada's newest theatre festival.

CORIOLANUS: THE DEATH OF MAN; by William Shakespeare; Adapted & Directed by Madd Harold.

THE PORTRAIT OF DORIAN GRAY; by Oscar Wilde; Adapted & Directed by Anthony Kokx & Gabor Zsigovics.

Featuring: Donald Anderson, Yann Bernaquez, Megan Byers, Stephenie Farrell, Karl Graboshas, Angela Galuppo, Madd Harold, Mike Hughes, Kyle MacDougall, Chris Masson, Neil Napier, Trent Pardy, Moe Raymond, Aaron Turner, Bobo Vian & Nicolas Wright.

AT: SAIDYE 'B' OFF CENTRE
ADDRESS: 5170 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montréal
(metro Cote Ste Catherine)
ADMISSION: $15 - $10 Students/SBC Subscribers
TICKETS/RES: (514) 540-0774
MEDIA/INFO: Yann Bernaquez, Marketing & Communications (514) 854-6277