WORLD PREMIERE
A quirky new comedy 

BY: David King
STARRING: Jay Brazeau, Nicola Cavendish, Alex Diakun, Patricia Drake, Wayne Nicklas, Suzanne Ristic, Alec Willows, Allan Zinyk
DIRECTOR: John Cooper
DESIGN TEAM: Ted Roberts, Gerald King, Angela Bright, Nancy Bryant, John McCulloch
STAGE MANAGEMENT: Marion Anderson, Zoe Sanborn

JANUARY 25 – FEBRUARY 25, 2007 | STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE

“Most people stop at Port Hardy…. After that, they say it’s just hermits and fog.” 

The charismatic Nicola Cavendish returns to the Arts Club in the premiere of a delightful comedy set on Vancouver Island, way up island. Meet Tory Jean, Rocky, Lorraine, Herb, and a host of eccentric characters who gather for clams and Lucky beer—and unwittingly celebrate the end of one relationship and the blossoming of another. With humour and warmth, Up Island highlights the importance of friends and neighbours in uncertain times. 

David King has written extensively for the stage, as well as for radio and film. His plays Garage Sale and Life Skills each earned him a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award. In 1998 the Arts Club premiered his play Joey Shine.

“highly entertaining…excellent ensemble of actors”—Jerry Wasserman, The Province [READ THE FULL REVIEW]

“It’s a great setup & a great cast” – Jo Ledingham, The Courier [READ THE FULL REVIEW]

“Nicola Cavendish in all her comic glory”—Jerry Wasserman, The Province

“Vancouver’s favourite actor” —Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

“There’s nothing artificial about this remarkable performer” 
—Jo Ledingham, The Vancouver Courier

“A powerful presence on stage” —Leanne Campbell, The Westender

“Nicola Cavendish is no stranger to accolades and ovations” 
—Mike Roberts, The Province