Cultural Mama

It’s a big cultural entity, our city, and every night there are interesting events happening throughout. Theatres are playing and musicians are performing everywhere. But when was the last time you actually went out and took advantage of the all the arts right at your doorstep? 

As usual, we found just the thing for you to embrace some of that culture. It’s a play perfect for moms called Bear With Me, based on Diane Flacks’ novel of the same name and playing now at the Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs until January 24. This one woman act, which was written and is performed by Diane, will have you laughing for the full 85 minutes of monologue about pregnancy, childbirth and bringing baby home. Diane delivers a truthful and vivid account of her own experiences in a light-hearted and funny (OK, hilarious) way which will resonate with most moms. She somehow finds the balance between the humour and challenges of motherhood while appreciating the beauty and mystery (she calls it anxiety) that comes with ‘bringing new life into the world’.

So whether you are expecting, have a baby, or had a baby 10, 20 or 30 years ago, you will enjoy this show.

Rally the book club or your mom’s group for a cultural outing this month instead of the usual. Take your sister, your mom or your BFF. You’ll have a laugh, we promise.

Good to Know:

• There is no intermission so food and wine consumption should be planned before the show starts.
• Group bookings are encouraged. Groups of 5–9 people receive 10% discount on tickets, 10–14 people receive 15% discount on tickets, 15–19 people receive 20% discount on tickets and 20+ receive 25% discount on tickets and a pre-show bash with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
• Bring your baby or toddler to the theatre for free for a special Baby-Mama matinees on January 22.
• Bring your mother to the theatre for only $5 on January 16.

Bear With Me
A Nightwood Theatre Production
www.nightwoodtheatre.net
Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs (26 Berkeley Street, just south of Front Street)

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