For Anton, studying music at McGill was his ticket off the farm and the doorway to a larger world.
Stuck at school over the holidays, he wants to make Christmas special for Donna, the girl in the practice room next to his, who inspires him with her music. Anton sets to work making creative presents that charm Donna as they count down the twelve days to Christmas.
But when his rival, Robert, invites Donna to spend Christmas with him at his family’s Toronto mansion, Anton needs to decide how far he’s willing to go to give her the perfect gift.
"Joe Slabe's songs are beautifully written and his book will have you laughing at one moment, crying another and fully satisfied by the end" - nytheatre.com
"Joe Slabe is Calgary's own Stephen Sondheim."
Louis B. Hobson, The Calgary Herald
Twelve Days
Book, Music and Lyrics by Joe Slabe
December 3 - 21, 2024
​
A co-production with Lunchbox Theatre
in the Vertigo Studio
Cast and Creative Team:
​
Devon Brayne - Anton Yurchenko
Mara Teare - Donna Laratta
Eric Wigston - Robert MacTaggart
Joe Slabe - Older Anton
Samantha Currie - Director
Joe Slabe - Musical Director
Raynah Bourne - Stage Manager
Madeline Blondal - Set Design
Neil Fleming - Lighting Design
Jolane Houle - Costume Design
Niamh McCallion - Apprentice Stage Manager​​