Jake's Gift — Lunchbox Theatre

*JAKE’S GIFT*

By Julia Mackey
**October 30 - November 17, 2024**
A beloved multi-award-winning Canadian play returns to Lunchbox.
2004 & 1944. On the shores of Juno Beach, a precocious 10-year-old helps a WWII veteran confront ghosts from his past.
While revisiting the shores of Juno Beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once-promising young musician. *Jake’s Gift* is a multi-award-winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. At its heart, this play is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

Poster Artwork by Kate Beck

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Note: Video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast and Crew:

JULIA MACKEY | performer

DIRK VAN STRALEN | Director & Stage Manager

Julia Mackey | PLAYWRIGHT

Gerald King | Lighting Designer

Show Dates:

WEDNESDAY OCT 30 – 12PM (PREVIEW)

THURSDAY OCT 31 – 12PM (OPENING)

FRIDAY NOV 1 – 12PM & 7PM

SATURDAy NOV 2 – 12PM & 4PM

SUNDAY NOV 3 – 1:30PM (Relaxed & aSL-INTERPRETED, SUPER masK FRiENDLY)

tuesDAY NOV 5 – 12PM

WEDNESDAY NOV 6 – 12PM

THURSDAY NOV 7 – 12PM (Talk back)

FRIDAY NOV 8 – 12PM & 7PM

SATURDAy NOV 9 – 12PM & 4PM

SUNDAY NOV 10 – 1:30PM

Monday Nov 11 - 7pm

TUESDAY NOV 12 – no show

WEDNESDAY NOV 13 – 12PM

THURSDAY NOV 14 – 12PM (Talk back)

FRIDAY NOV 15 – 12PM & 7PM

SATURDAy NOV 16 – 12PM & 4PM

SUNDAY NOV 17 – 1:30PM (CLOSING)

Jake’s Gift is a multi-award winning play about a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Juno Beach for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day.
Photo: Julia Mackey

Location:

Lunchbox Theatre performances take place in the Studio at Vertigo Theatre, at the base of the landmark Calgary Tower.

#161, 115 - 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5

Parking Information

Note: Online ticket sales stop 60 minutes before the show but you can still call the box office 403-221-3708 to book your tickets or get them at the box office window before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

You are welcome to pack your lunch or dinner and eat it during the show. The bar will be open before each performance to purchase snacks and drinks but there are no sandwiches or lunches for sale at the venue.

Note: We aim to have a scent-sensitivity environment. Please avoid wearing scented personal care products such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented lotions or creams for the body, face or hands.

We suggest this show for 12+.

What is a Talk Back?

After the show's performance, most (usually all) of the actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced.

Group Bookings

Make some memories with your staff this holiday season - get the group discount! Group rates are available for bookings of 10 or more and are a very affordable $25 per ticket. Call our box office at 403-221-3708 from 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday.