Audiences were thrilled by The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful by Charles Ludlam, the first show of our exciting second season.
The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful
A Farce by Charles Ludlam
Directed by Amie Elizabeth Bello
September 13 to 17, 2011
Convocation Hall (in Theological Hall), Queen’s University
This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to rave reviews, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything.
Starring Clayton Garrett and Steven Spencer
Media
There were also articles about The Mystery of Irma Vep in Kingston newspapers:
Lady and a Vamp
Queen’s Journal, September 13, 2011
King's Town Players kick off new season with Charles Ludlam’s The Mystery of Irma Vep
Kingston EMC – September 15, 2011
Videos
The Mystery of Irma Vep (Teaser)
The Mystery of Irma Vep (Trailer)
Interview with the Director
The plot explained
