The Adventures of Tom Shadow
Written and performed by Toronto’s top comedians, The Adventures of Tom Shadow, is a hysterically-funny yet heart-wrenching musical that follows … well … the adventures of Tom Shadow, as he travels through the mystical and magical Cloud Kingdom! This irreverent tale, though full of magic and whimsy, is definitely not for kids. Think Peter Pan meets anyone messing with Liam Neeson’s kids.
graphic design: 49 Republic Creative Studio / illustration: Alejandro J. Gomez
The adventures of tom shadow
written and performed by
MARK LITTLE, LISA GILROY, NATALIE METCALFE, CHRISTIAN SMITH & KEVIN VIDAL
written and directed by PETER STEVENS
sound / stage management by SEANN MURRAY
musical direction by JORDAN ARMSTRONG
lighting design by MEG MAGUIRE
produced by MICHAEL ORLANDO
associate produced by SIGRID VELIS
This project was made possible with the support of The Sketch Comedy Project Fund, a special project of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, and The Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts.
Press Quotes (if you're into that kind of thing...)
“That mix of silliness on the surface of darker emotional territory encapsulates the humour of the rest of the show, and of the skilled cast who created it...”
“The Adventures of Tom Shadow was imaginative, cinematic and very funny.”
“This was a gr8 show. Not many companies in #Toronto do comedic plays (outside of #FringeTO), & the cast is A+.”
“I’ll also say that the cast is pretty damn flawless...The story doesn’t lag for a single moment, the music is charming and the cast is simply outrageous.”
Production details
- World premiere at Bad Dog Theatre. Toronto, ON (June 2017)
- Remounted at Factory Theatre, Toronto, ON (October 2017)
- Winner of two 2017 Canadian Comedy Awards (Best Live Production and Best Ensemble)
Photos: Samantha Hurley Photography