GIRL IN THE GOLDFISH BOWL
A New Comedy by Morris Panych 
 
March 29 – April 27, 2002

How long can you hold your breath?

Directed by Patrick McDonald
Designed by Ken MacDonald
Lighting design by Marsha Sibthorpe
Costume design by Nancy Bryant
Sound design by John McCulloch
Starring Leslie Jones, Zachary Ansley, Jennifer Clement, Tom Scholte and Meredith Bain Woodward

“My mother says you know when you’re grown up. It’s the moment you stop being happy and start remembering when you used to be.”

And so began the story of Iris and her last moments of childhood in the final show of the Granville Island Stage's 2001/2002 Season, Girl in the Goldfish Bowl. Amidst the threats of an atomic missile crisis, her parents' crumbling marriage and the promise of a mysterious stranger who closely resembles her beloved dead goldfish, Iris took us on a journey full of hope, heartbreak…and halibut. Girl in the Goldfish Bowl, by Governor General's Award-winner Morris Panych, was the Arts Club Theatre Company's most successful world-premiere ever.

"Hilarious and heartbreaking! Leslie Jones is astonishing." ~ CBC Radio One

"blazingly funny" ~ Vancouver Sun

"a hit" ~ Vancouver Courier

"Supporting the action is another great set from designer Ken McDonald" ~ North Shore News

Jessie Richardson Award Nominations

• WINNER! Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Large Theatre: Meredith Bain Woodward

• Outstanding Original Play or Musical, Large Theatre: Morris Panych

• Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Large Theatre: Leslie Jones

• Outstanding Sound Design or Original Composition, Large Theatre: John McCulloch