Theatre Under the Trees 2023

Project X Theatre is excited for this summer’s Theatre Under the Trees, running July 10-29, 2023 in Prince Charles Park. The HobbitFollow the quest of our favourite home-loving hobbit through magical Middle Earth as he learns that friendship is more valuable than gold. This new adaptation of the much-loved story features music, monsters, and more! Best for ages 6+ (dragons, monsters, and Gollum make The Hobbit a little bit scary).Directed by Jennica Grienke*Featuring: Morgan Benedict, Jessica Buchanan, Randi Edmundson, Laine Gillies, and Rem MurrayRunning time: 120 minutes with intermissionThe Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane MosquitoJoin Mary Jane, a wingless mosquito from Petit Petit LePaw, Manitoba, in this delightful musical cabaret. Featuring Cree language and a beautiful message of belonging, Mary Jane Mosquito overcomes fear and adversity to make new friends. Best for ages 3+Directed by Cheyenne Scott*Featuring: Winona Myles and Alex WardRunning time: 45 minutes, no intermissionSpecial Events: New Shoots Readings and Improv After Dark Slow No Tempo Concert: July 14th 6pmKamloops Famous quartet Slow No Tempo will be serenading Prince Charles Park with Lord of the Rings inspired music on July 14th at 6pm, just before opening night for The Hobbit. This concert is by donation. There is no need to have a ticket to The Hobbit to attend the concert – but you can add tickets to your donation and make it a double feature in the park!New Shoots Reading A: July 21st, 11am (Zoom)Join us online for a reading of a new play in development, Aaron Foster’s The Wild McLeans. Based on Kamloops history, this play follows the McLean brothers in the final days of their short and complicated lives. Best for an adult audience, this play includes racism, sexism, and violence.New Shoots Reading B: July 22nd, 2pm (in person)Join us in Prince Charles Park for a reading of a new play in development, Jakob Kopytko’s adaptation of Thumbelina. Great for all ages.Improv After Dark: July 28th, 9pmSome of Kamloops best improv artists hit the Theatre Under the Trees stage for an unhinged night of wild and silly impromptu storytelling. Improv After Dark is supported by BCLC. Best for an adult audience.Special Events tickets are by donation.For the full, detailed schedule of events, please visit projectxtheatre.ca