This show was running March 2020
Written by Norm Foster
Directed by Ellie King *

Another tour-de-force for our actors who again play all the roles in this brilliantly funny and affectionate look back at the classic Hollywood comedies of the 30s and 40s. This Western Exclusive remount picks up where we were forced to stop in 2020 due to some bug or other.

The unforgettable Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn were just two of the stars of the Screwball Comedies that were so hugely popular in Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s.  Fast talking, gag cracking hilarity that had them rolling in the aisles back in the day, is now given an update and made even funnier by the foremost of popular Canadian playwrights – the brilliant Norm Foster.

The year is 1938 and the courageous and hardworking Mary Hayes is trying to find a new career. She sets her sights on the male-dominated world of newspaper journalism. The editor-in-chief, sets her against his self-absorbed ace reporter, Jeff Kincaid. If Jeff writes a better story, he gets to keep his job. If Mary wins, she will replace the star newshound. What story do they cover? A society wedding!  A nod to the zany screwball comedies of that time period, this play is full snappy banter, goofy characters and humour that will have you falling out of your seat.

Abruptly ended by COVID, we are now proud bring you the re-launch of our Western Canadian Premiere of this affectionate and hilarious spoof featuring outrageous characters with the added spice of a mystery!

  • Suitable for:

    Adults & older children 12+.
    Some suggestive dialog.
    Parental Guidance.

  • Comedy

    Light entertainment.
    Fast paced...
    Comedy with a bit of mystery.

  • Relaxed Performance*

    *Click the title to read more about "Relaxed Performances"

Audience Reactions:

Farndale

This show was brilliant! My cheeks hurt from laughing! ~Sharon Wyatt Haasdyk

Farndale

A laugh a minute pay attention and try to keep up! Good Laugh is good medicine. ~ Katharine Grace

Farndale

Saw the show for a second time tonight. Loved it just as much as the first time! ~ Mark Thornburn

Ghost of a Chance

Highly recommend this play. So funny and touching. Absolutely superb acting.
  • Karen Dyke

Ghost of a Chance

Congratulations, great performance, saw it yesterday for second time, with family and friends. Still time to go see it and have some good laughs.
- Ada Thomas

Ghost of a Chance

Thank you for a wonderful night.
  • Steve Weller

Check Please

A great comedy!
  • Katharine Grace

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Saw the play last weekend in Surrey. It's great!!
    • Mark Thornburn

Ghost of a Chance

Amanda (Haggett) and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job!
  • Mark Thornburn

mark thornburn

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Great fun watching (Elaine) drink enough Scotch to put me down.
  • Stephen Elcheshen

stephen elcheshen

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Saw the play twice! It was fantastic! - Mark Thornburn

Mark Thornburn

Blithe Spirit

Thanks to rctheatreco for their presentation of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Surrey Arts Centre. It is a fabulous & hilarious production featuring Ellie King as Madame Arcati plus other local artists.

Linda Annis
Surrey Councillor

Blithe Spirit

We were in the audience at Surrey Arts Centre last night. The play was thoroughly delightful. You were your always talented and artistic self and the audience loved you for it. We went home and checked out the 1949 Blithe Spirit movie with Margaret Rutherford. So wonderful to be back at live theatre. Thank you to all who made this happen.

Penny Priddy

Blithe Spirit

Excellent!

Deb Nelson

Blithe Spirit

We saw this show tonight and really enjoyed it!

Rebecca Bea

Blithe Spirit

We all enjoyed the laughter last night! Thanks for clever personalities flair, story & neat set with spooky moving parts! Look forward to more this season!

Pattie Petrala

Blithe Spirit

We were in the audience @surreyartscentre last night. The play was thoroughly delightful. You were your always talented and artistic self and the audience loved you for it. We went home and checked out the 1949 Blithe Spirit movie with Margaret Rutherford. So wonderful to be back at live theatre. Thank you to all who made this happen.

Penny Priddy

Screwball Comedy

Wall to wall laughs! Super entertainment!

Jes A.
on Facebook

Screwball Comedy

So fun! So glad I got to see you and the show. Just so well done:)

Yasmin A.
on Facebook

Screwball Comedy

Great show! Saw it on Saturday and laughed and laughed!

Brett O'.
on Facebook

Cast:

Keara Barnes

Keara Barnes

Mary Hayes

Michael Charrois <sup>*</sup>

Michael Charrois *

Editor, Butler, Boyfriend, Son

Ian Harmon <sup>*</sup>

Ian Harmon *

Jeff Kincaid

Toni Reimer <sup>*</sup>

Toni Reimer *

Secretary, Ms. Diddle, Girlfriend

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* The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance • Opera • Theatre Policy.