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Charley's Aunt

Presented by The Cannon Theatre

November 4-November 20, 2010

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The Cannon Theatre presents their Fall Farce, "Charley's Aunt"----a hilarious farce written by Brandon Thomas and directed by Ed Knights.

Jack and Charley, undergraduates at Oxford, have each fallen in love. But without a chaperone, they can't meet their girls, Amy and Kitty. Luckily, Charley's Aunt from Brazil ("where the nuts come from") is coming for a visit. The girls are invited and all is well until...

The aunt is delayed, they force Lord Babberly into a dress, and the girls arrive. What could possibly go wrong?

"Charley's Aunt", the gold standard for British Farce, is a wild ride of mistaken identity, witty dialogue, and slapstick humor. Tickets are on sale NOW. Don't miss out on this great show!

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    The Cannon Theatre

    410 Great Rd.
    Littleton, MA 01460

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: Adult $18.00, Seniors/Students $15.00 and Children 12 and under $10.00

    Info Phone: 978-760-3397

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    November 4-November 20, 2010

    Times:
    7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 1:00 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 13

  • Accessibility Info

    There is a loading dock for limited handicap accessibility---only four stairs.

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    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Well-spent evening"
      Review posted by: Grace & Giovanni from Harvard, MA, Nov 17, 2010
      

      This British playwright has unstuffed his shirt to provide an immensely humorous glimpse into what happens when love-struck Oxford undergrads require creative solutions to their propriety issues.... Expand

      This British playwright has unstuffed his shirt to provide an immensely humorous glimpse into what happens when love-struck Oxford undergrads require creative solutions to their propriety issues. This farce is just the latest offering of The Cannon Theatre, a local black box venue, and has been perfectly cast. You can’t help but be drawn into the ruse. The lead delivers lines and gestures with impeccable timing, making Charley’s Aunt a hilarious character indeed. So if you're looking to lift your mood and laugh till it hurts, look no further! "Charley's Aunt" will leave you smiling long after the curtain call. Bring the whole family! Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Charley's Aunt is fantastic!"
      Review posted by: R Rains from Lowell, MA, Nov 15, 2010
      

      My wife, children and I enjoyed the production of Charley's Aunt immensely! Very well done, great set, fantastic costumes, and most of all, very entertaining. I recommend this to families in the... Expand

      My wife, children and I enjoyed the production of Charley's Aunt immensely! Very well done, great set, fantastic costumes, and most of all, very entertaining. I recommend this to families in the Merrimack Valley and nearby areas...great comedy for kids and adults alike! Keep up the good work! Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Charley's Aunt"
      Review posted by: Denise & Steve from Pepperell, MA, Nov 15, 2010
      

      It was a lot of fun- took a bit to get used to the "British Farse" humor but did and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next year we will be season pass holders at the Cannon Theater-enjoy everything we have... Expand

      It was a lot of fun- took a bit to get used to the "British Farse" humor but did and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next year we will be season pass holders at the Cannon Theater-enjoy everything we have seen there. Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Comfort Farce"
      Review posted by: E the k from Acton, MA USA, Nov 14, 2010
      

      What is a British farce without a mistaken identity? Without multiple mistaken identities, in fact? What is a British farce without at least one complex and humorous love triangle? How about... Expand

      What is a British farce without a mistaken identity? Without multiple mistaken identities, in fact? What is a British farce without at least one complex and humorous love triangle? How about without physical, verbal, and ironic humor? Charley's Aunt contains every one of these identifying characteristics. It is almost as if it was written to demonstrate the entire genre, pulling out all the stops in order to present every single farce convention in the book. One may call this a flaw of the production, but really, it makes Charley's Aunt feel like a comfort food - welcomed familiarity. You want a farce? Charley's Aunt will deliver with style. Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Delightful fun!"
      Review posted by: B Jones from Springfield, MA, Nov 13, 2010
      

      The Cannon Theatre is a quaint black box style theater that was very personable and intimate. "Charleys Aunt" was an unexpected treat, with plenty of laughs and slapstick comedy, under the direction... Expand

      The Cannon Theatre is a quaint black box style theater that was very personable and intimate. "Charleys Aunt" was an unexpected treat, with plenty of laughs and slapstick comedy, under the direction of Ed Knights. The costumes were well done, and the actors fun to watch----a definite must-see! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Well-spent evening"
      Review posted by: Grace & Giovanni from Harvard, MA, Nov 17, 2010
      

      This British playwright has unstuffed his shirt to provide an immensely humorous glimpse into what happens when love-struck Oxford undergrads require creative solutions to their propriety issues.... Expand

      This British playwright has unstuffed his shirt to provide an immensely humorous glimpse into what happens when love-struck Oxford undergrads require creative solutions to their propriety issues. This farce is just the latest offering of The Cannon Theatre, a local black box venue, and has been perfectly cast. You can’t help but be drawn into the ruse. The lead delivers lines and gestures with impeccable timing, making Charley’s Aunt a hilarious character indeed. So if you're looking to lift your mood and laugh till it hurts, look no further! "Charley's Aunt" will leave you smiling long after the curtain call. Bring the whole family! Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Charley's Aunt is fantastic!"
      Review posted by: R Rains from Lowell, MA, Nov 15, 2010
      

      My wife, children and I enjoyed the production of Charley's Aunt immensely! Very well done, great set, fantastic costumes, and most of all, very entertaining. I recommend this to families in the... Expand

      My wife, children and I enjoyed the production of Charley's Aunt immensely! Very well done, great set, fantastic costumes, and most of all, very entertaining. I recommend this to families in the Merrimack Valley and nearby areas...great comedy for kids and adults alike! Keep up the good work! Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Charley's Aunt"
      Review posted by: Denise & Steve from Pepperell, MA, Nov 15, 2010
      

      It was a lot of fun- took a bit to get used to the "British Farse" humor but did and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next year we will be season pass holders at the Cannon Theater-enjoy everything we have... Expand

      It was a lot of fun- took a bit to get used to the "British Farse" humor but did and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next year we will be season pass holders at the Cannon Theater-enjoy everything we have seen there. Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Comfort Farce"
      Review posted by: E the k from Acton, MA USA, Nov 14, 2010
      

      What is a British farce without a mistaken identity? Without multiple mistaken identities, in fact? What is a British farce without at least one complex and humorous love triangle? How about... Expand

      What is a British farce without a mistaken identity? Without multiple mistaken identities, in fact? What is a British farce without at least one complex and humorous love triangle? How about without physical, verbal, and ironic humor? Charley's Aunt contains every one of these identifying characteristics. It is almost as if it was written to demonstrate the entire genre, pulling out all the stops in order to present every single farce convention in the book. One may call this a flaw of the production, but really, it makes Charley's Aunt feel like a comfort food - welcomed familiarity. You want a farce? Charley's Aunt will deliver with style. Collapse

    • Event Name: Charley's Aunt
      "Delightful fun!"
      Review posted by: B Jones from Springfield, MA, Nov 13, 2010
      

      The Cannon Theatre is a quaint black box style theater that was very personable and intimate. "Charleys Aunt" was an unexpected treat, with plenty of laughs and slapstick comedy, under the direction... Expand

      The Cannon Theatre is a quaint black box style theater that was very personable and intimate. "Charleys Aunt" was an unexpected treat, with plenty of laughs and slapstick comedy, under the direction of Ed Knights. The costumes were well done, and the actors fun to watch----a definite must-see! Collapse

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