1979
When
Runs from
Tuesday April 21 2020
to Sunday May 17 2020
Approximate running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Venue
Play Notes
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“highly entertaining – not for political junkies only” —NOW MAGAZINE
“genuinely moving, sincerely funny – and fun.” —GLOBE & MAIL
A sharp comedy about backroom politics.
In June of 1979, Joe Clark was sworn in as Canada’s youngest Prime Minister. By Christmas, it looked as though it could be all over. 1979 is a comedy by Michael Healey (Proud, The Drawer Boy) that looks at Clark and the pressure he was under to save his government. Everyone – friends, foes, family – has an opinion about what Joe should do. Should he play the game and remain in power, or do what he thinks is right?
1979 is part of the Belfry's Mainstage subscription series.
“genuinely moving, sincerely funny – and fun.” —GLOBE & MAIL
A sharp comedy about backroom politics.
In June of 1979, Joe Clark was sworn in as Canada’s youngest Prime Minister. By Christmas, it looked as though it could be all over. 1979 is a comedy by Michael Healey (Proud, The Drawer Boy) that looks at Clark and the pressure he was under to save his government. Everyone – friends, foes, family – has an opinion about what Joe should do. Should he play the game and remain in power, or do what he thinks is right?
1979 is part of the Belfry's Mainstage subscription series.