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A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester

Sat, May 02

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Russell High School

Winner! 2002 Samuel French Canadian Playwrights Contest. Stand-up comic Eddie Jester has been mugged and is comatose. His disembodied spirit offers up jokes and commentary on the events transpiring in his hospital room.

A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester
A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester

Time & Location

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May 02, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Russell High School, 982 N Russell Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1C7, Canada

About the event

Overview

Stand-up comic Eddie Jester is comatose. His disembodied spirit offers up jokes and commentary on the events transpiring in his hospital room, including the simultaneous visit to his bedside of his wife and his girlfriend and some non-medical doctor/nurse activities. Eddie's semi-posthumous examination of life, love and human relationships provides funny and poignant insights while the duplicity of his agent, revelations about his father and the births of two children demonstrate to Eddie that sometimes even your own life carries on without you.

  • Tickets also available at the door

  • Doors open 30 minutes before show time

  • Canteen with snacks available for purchase


Crew

Director(s): Paola Della Malva

Producer(s): Sandra McNeill, Jessa Miklos


Cast

Richard Bellefeuille as Eddie Jester

Terry Brown as Dr. Jimmy

Christine Charnock as Jayne

Lindsay Cholette as Susan

Elizabeth Ferguson as Heather

Emily Gibbons as Patient, U/S Max

Emily Claire Ramsdale as Jennifer

Tom Schoch as Announcer/Comedian

Rick Ventrella as Max


A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester first premiered as a full-length production by Training Wheel Productions at the Cyril Clark Theatre, Brampton. Ontario, Canada on April 23, 2003 and was directed by T. Gregory Argall.

Tickets

  • General Admission

    Guests are assigned a specific row and seat number. This ensures your group stays together and provides a guaranteed spot for the duration of the event, allowing you to arrive at your convenience without needing to rush for a view.

    From $20.00 to $22.00

    • $22.00

    • $20.00

    • Accessible Seating

      Dedicated seating areas designed for guests with mobility devices or those requiring specific accommodations. These locations offer easy entry and exit, clear sight lines, and adjacent space for a companion.

      From $20.00 to $22.00

      • $22.00

      • $20.00

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