The winner of the 2023 Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, Dancer (A Musical In Ten Furlongs), premieres at the Toronto Fringe Festival, July 5 – 16, 2023 at the Al Green Theatre. It’s the inspirational story about the ‘too small, too awkward, too feisty’ colt who defied all odds to become the first Canadian bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Part high-concept musical, part high-octane ballet, Dancer celebrates a Canadian legend. Taking inspiration from his name, Northern Dancer and all the other horses are played by dancers, who simply become horses, using their natural grace and athleticism.
Written by Dora and Chalmers Award winning playwright and lyricist, Jim Betts, with music by multi-award-winning composer Marek Norman. Emmy-Award Nominee Stacey Tookey directs and choreographs. Adding their creative talents are Musical Director, Mark Camilleri and Set and Costume Designer JB Nelles.
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