The Pied Piper
The Show & Performances
FAST FACTS:
SHOW TIMES:
Matinee Performances at 1 pm and 3:30 pm: March 18, 19,
& March 25
and 2 pm on March 26
All current COVID-19 protocols practiced.
SHOW RUN:
March 18-26, 2023
- Running Time: about 1.5 hours with NO intermission.
LOCATION:
1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC. Next to the on-ramp to the Arthur Lang Bridge by Marine Drive and Granville.
TICKET PRICING:
General Admission $25
• GST & fees included
* Group Discounts available by calling the Box Office 604 266 7191
Tickets can be reserved online at [email protected] or by calling the Metro Box Office 604 266 7191
BOX OFFICE WINDOW:
Opens one hour before the performance.
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Performance days Noon to 5 pm
during the show run.
CONTACT:
Call 604 266 7191 voicemail or use the Contact METRO button on this page.
LICENSED LOUNGE HOURS:
The licensed lounge will not be open during The Pied Piper
PARKING:
There is plenty of easy parking – in the parking lot, on the street, or at the Value Liquor Store Lot just up the street from Metro – 1450 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Z9
BUS ROUTES:
We’re close to the Marpole bus loop and on the #10 route. Check 0ut
www.translink.ca for transit directions.
CONTACT:
Metro Theatre via the Contact Metro Button at the bottom of this page for more information, publicity photos, and arrangements for interviews.
Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts. This is our 60th year of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences.
The Legend of The Pied Piper
Writers like the Grimm Brothers and Robert Browning may have shaped the Pied Piper legend into art, but it turns out the story is likely based on an actual historical incident. The earliest known version of the story originates from the town of Hamelin itself from a church in the 1300s. Although the church was destroyed in 1600, several versions of the story still survive.
History documents a piper wearing pied, or multicolored, clothing who promises to rid the German town Hamelin of a rat infestation. The mayor promises him money if he succeeds. He does, but the town refused to pay him. As revenge, the pied piper is said to have hypnotized the town’s children with his music and lead them away….
Today, the legend is a major draw for tourists to Hamelin. It’s inspired a museum, tour guides, plays, and even rat-shaped pastries. Many of Hamelin’s streets still resemble a medieval, folktale setting.
Show Page: The Pied Piper
Keep your promises, avoid rats, and always exercise caution around mysterious pipers
Metro Theatre Vancouver is pleased to present an original musical for children written and directed by Catherine Morrison with musical direction by Nicola Davies and choreography by Allyson Riley. On stage March 18, 19,25 with two matinees each day at 1 pm and 3:30 pm with a closing matinee at 2 pm on Sunday March 26.
For children of all ages, a medieval tale of woe comes to life in Metro’s first Spring Break production with a cast of over 25 in splendid costuming. The show is one-act (under an hour and a half) with no intermission. A variety of seven musical numbers ranging from heavy rock, and Texas swing, to jazz are featured with live musical accompaniment and dazzling dancing.
Catherine Morrison, the writer and director of Metro’s new musical “The Pied Piper” has long felt that lower mainland audiences needed something over the Spring Break period, so our new musical was born.
Tickets: General Admission $25 (including GST and Fees) can be reserved by calling the Box Office 604 266 7191, or Purchase Tickets
Cast and Production Team
CAST of CHARACTERS
| CHARACTER | Performer |
| MAYOR | Adam Abrams |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Angie Panago |
| BRIDGET | Camille Musseau |
| CELESTE | Cherica Onate |
| GRETCHEN | Christine Thomson |
| MARIE | Christine Santa Maria |
| ROBERT | Christopher Hall |
| PIED PIPER | Daniel Meredith |
| NARRATOR | Helen Volkow |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Holly Muter |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Iga Roth |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Isabella Ablett |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Jada Rosario |
| FREDERICK | Jamie Ives |
| HANS | Jon Morris |
| GUARD 1 | Kevin Sloan |
| ASSISTANT MAYOR | Kimball Finigan |
| HILDA | Marcia Strang |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Norah Brokenshire |
| HEIDI | Raili McCarthy |
| BETTY / DANCE CAPTAIN | Sasha Ye |
| WIDOW | Shannon Hunt |
| THOMAS | Tom Moody |
| CHILD VILLAGER | Ty Paine |
| GUARD 2 | Ugo Nwachuka |
PRODUCTION TEAM
| DIRECTOR / PRODUCER | Catherine Morrison |
| MUSICAL DIRECTOR | Nicola Davies |
| CHOREOGRAPHER | Allyson Riley |
| STAGE MANAGER | Shay Cameron |
| ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Dominic Duff |
| PROPERTIES | Susan Munkeskov |
| SET / LIGHTING DESIGN | Les Erskine |
| COSTUME DESIGNER | Rene Schindel |
| SET DECORATION | Daisy Fung |
| SCENIC PAINTER | Emily Dotson |
| TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | Les Erskine |
| ASSISTANT TD | Alex Ross |
| GENERAL MANAGER | Les Erskine |
| HEAD CARPENTER | Robin Richardson |
| PUBLICITY | Debra Danny |
| COSTUME LIAISON | Claire Turner |
| BOX OFFICE / FOH | Heather Stewart |
Reviews & Being Said
Against an imaginative set, the story of the Pied Piper, who rids the town of Hamelin of its rats with his magical flute, plays out – complete with betrayal, revenge and doing the right thing. An enchanting tale for every family’s pleasure.
Huge thanks to Chris Steckler of ReviewVancouver dot Com for attending our show and posting this awesome review.
This Metro Theatre production checks all the boxes for an entertaining performance, no matter what age views it. Treat yourself and your family. See it.
You can read the full REVIEW here.
Christian Steckler
Review Vancouver
Many thanks to the Delta Optimist for this wonderful preview on the multiple Delta connections for The Pied Piper. You can read the full article HERE.
Photos
The Photos for The Pied Piper were shot at rehearsals by various cast, crew, and family.
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