Benevolence

About

Gilles Jean, big-time lawyer, returns to his hometown of Benevolence to try a troubling case involving the child of an old friend. But with the ghosts of his deceased brothers and father peering over his shoulder, and his mother asking after the state of his soul, homecoming is no easy thing. This pitch-black comedy (presented in a new English translation) offers a surreal reflection on our small cowardices and our great contradictions.

Presented in a new English translation by Leanna Brodie.

Artistic Team

CAST

Charlie Gallant Gilles Jean
Chris Lam Bruno
Paul Moniz de Sá Marc Raymond / Hercule Jean / Philip McWhirter
Stephanie Wong Isabelle
Beatrice Zeilinger Mom

PRODUCTION TEAM

Diane Brown Director
John Webber Set Design / Lighting Design
Jessica Oostergo Costume Design
Monica Emme Properties Coordinator
Rick Colhoun Sound Design
Nico Dicecco Stage Management
Dayna Horn Apprentice Stage Management
Daniel O’Shea Technical Director

: Charlie Gallant | Actor, BENEVOLENCE

: Chris Lam | Actor, BENEVOLENCE | Co-Director, GOD SAID THIS

: Paul Moniz De Sa | Actor, BENEVOLENCE

: Stephanie Wong | Actor, BENEVOLENCE + GOD SAID THIS

: Beatrice Zeilinger | Actor, BENEVOLENCE

: Diane Brown | Director, BENEVOLENCE

: Nico DiCecco | Stage Manager, BENEVOLENCE

: Monica Emme | Props Design, BENEVOLENCE, THE MESSIAH, GOD SAID THIS

: Jessica Oostergo | Costume Design, BENEVOLENCE

: John Webber | Set and Lighting Design, BENEVOLENCE

: Dayna Horn | Apprentice Stage Manager, BENEVOLENCE

: Rick Colhoun | Sound Design, BENEVOLENCE

Showtimes

Benevolence runs SEP 30 – OCT 15 at Pacific Theatre.

Shows Wed-Sat at 8:00 PM.

Shows Sat at 2:00 PM.

Mask Wednesdays (mask mandatory shows): Wednesday, Oct 5 + 12

Special Performances

CAST TALKBACK

Join us after the show for a look into the wings with our cast talkback. A facilitated conversation with performers (and perhaps a few members of the production team, too!), followed by a Q&A period with audience members.

Mask Wednesdays (mask-mandatory performances): Wednesday, Oct 5 + 12

Talkback Night: Friday, October 7th.

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A guest production from Ruby Slippers Theatre.

BENEVOLENCE
by Fanny Britt
translated by Leanna Brodie
Sept 30 – Oct 15, 2022

Featuring Charlie Gallant, Chris Lam, Paul Moniz de Sá, Stephanie Wong, and Beatrice Zeilinger.

Directed by Diane Brown. Sound Design by Rick Colhoun. Set and Lighting Design by John Webber. Costume Design by Jessica Oostergo. Properties by Monica Emme. Stage Management by Nico Dicecco. Apprentice Stage Management by Dayna Horn. Technical Direction by Daniel O’Shea.

ADVISORY INFORMATION: The play includes strong language, religious profanity, discussions of sex, and frank descriptions of death, including the death of a child. If you have concerns, please contact our box office at 604-731-5518 or tickets@pacifictheatre.org.

Here's what they say about the show

Therese Champagne

October 14, 2022

When I came out of the Pacific Theatre yesterday after seeing Benevolence, I thought ‘This is why I love theatre!’. Troubling, intense, with funny moments. Strong performances, a tight script, a thought-provoking play that pulls you out of your comfort zone.

Paula MacPherson

October 14, 2022

Benevolence. Great writing, direction and acting. A thought provoking work that challenges the notion of success at all costs - including friendship. The Pacific Theatre is to be congratulated hosting this production. I will return.