She’s on a mission to save her family – and she’s got Engelbert Humperdinck to help her do it.
Working Spark Theatre is bringing I am the Bastard Daughter of Engelbert Humperdinck to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Nov. 4 to 8.
The one-woman show features Kathryn Kirkpatrick in the tale of a young girl’s struggle to save her family.
It’s set in 1970s Montreal, where 10-year-old Kathy must help out at meetings of the local Engelbert Humperdinck Fan Club chapter because her mother is the secretary.
“Kathy begins to nurse a secret obsession with Engelbert, who seems to her to be the best candidate to help save her family from imminent collapse,” a press release says. “As her obsession grows and she struggles to cope with the growing conflict around her, the ladies of the club prepare for the upcoming Engelbert concert, where they will crown Engelbert the ‘King of Romance,’ contend for the coveted onstage kiss and build life-saving friendships along the way.”
The show, inspired by stories from Kirkpatrick’s own childhood, is directed by Jessie-nominated playwright Michelle Deines.
The show is on Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $35. See tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000 to buy.
