Russell Association for the Performing Arts
A Year in the Death of Eddie Jester
Sat, May 09
|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.
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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