...The Black Voice...

For many of us, theatre is just the play that we see on the stage. And yet it can be so much more than that. Theatre can be a way to engage the heart, ferment discussion, intrigue the mind, inspire and excite.

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Philip Akin invites you to spend

An Evening with Obsidian 

A fundraiser for the Obsidian Theatre Company 

Join us for the Canadian Première of the Mirvish Productions of THE HARDER THEY COME 

The Harder They Come
Tuesday July 21, 2009 
8:00 PM 
The Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto 
Running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes 

Join us at intermission for a VIP dessert reception. 

Tickets: Orchestra tickets at $50.00 
Includes show ticket, VIP reception and a $30.00 charitable income tax receipt 
(Tickets usually priced at $80.00) 
Limited number of tickets available 

To book your tickets, fill out the order form and send with cash or cheque (by Friday July 3, 2009**)  to: 

Obsidian Theatre Company Inc. 
943 Queen St E 
Toronto, ON
M4M 1J6 

Tickets will be mailed to you within 3-5 business days 

**Reserved tickets not paid for by the above deadline will be released for sale to the public

Please note: this event is sold out

THE HARDER THEY COME - Based on the iconic ’seventies film that launched Jimmy Cliff onto the world stage, this exhilarating production (straight from London’s West End) tells the story of a country boy who makes for the bright lights of Kingston, Jamaica. With a head full of songs, including You Can Get it if You Really Want, Many Rivers To Cross, Higher and Higher, Rivers of Babylon and The Harder They Come, he dreams of becoming a reggae star. When the harsh reality of the music scene drives him into a fast and furious life as an outlaw, he would rather die than kill his dream! ADVISORY: Strong language, smoking (non-tobacco products) on stage. Suggested for ages 12 and up. 

For more information about the show, directions, or nearby restaurants: http://www.mirvish.com/ 

For further inquires contact Harmony Cohen at the Obsidian office: 416.463.8444

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Obsidian 2008/09 Playwrights in Residence:

Joseph Jomo Pierre

Donna-Michelle St. Bernard