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Prison Dancer

Shows > Prison Dancer
May 6 - May 28, 2023

Prison Dancer

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In 2007, a video of 1,500 inmates in a Philippines prison dancing to Michael Jackson’s ""Thriller"" was posted to YouTube and quickly became one of the internet’s first viral videos. The “Dancing Inmates of Cebu” are the inspiration behind this exciting new musical by Filipino-Canadian creators Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus.

Venue and Guidelines

Venue: Shoctor Theatre

Age Recommendation: 14+

Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes (no intermission)

Evening Performances: 7:30 PM
Matinees: 1:30 PM

+ CONTENT ADVISORY

  • Contains Strong Language and mature themes.
  • Gunshots.
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Production Info

Music and Lyrics by Romeo Candido
Book by Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus
Directed by Nina Lee Aquino

A Co-Production with Prison Dancer Inc.
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund

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