The Triumph
of Love

“The Triumph of Love is—yep—a triumph.”  Vancouver Plays

Blackbird Theatre, 2007
by Marivaux, adapted by John van Burek

Directed by Johnna Wright
Set & Costume Design: Karyn McCallum
Lighting Design: Jergus Óprsal
Sound Design:  Alexander Brendan Ferguson
Movement Coach: Karin Konoval
Stage Management:  Robin Bancroft

CAST: Daniel Arnold, Luisa Jojic, Jennifer Lines, Andrew McNee, Marie Stillin, Lee Taylor, Simon Webb

photos by Doug Mackay

Jessie Richardson Awards:
Outstanding Production
Outstanding Direction
Marie Stillin, Outstanding Supporting Actress
(6 nominations)

“…director Johnna Wright, who has reimagined the action in a 1930s garden, knows that Marivaux’s work is more than a romantic comedy.” Globe and Mail

“…the de-loveliest offering out there this week.” Vancouver Sun

“Who knew [Marie] Stillin could be so funny? She simpers and shivers with such repressed sexuality that we don’t know whether to laugh or cry.” Vancouver Courier

“Blackbird Theatre has another winner on its hands with this thoroughly intelligent yet easily digestible lark.” Globe and Mail

“Blackbird Theatre has something to crow about — again.” Vancouver Courier

“The Triumph of Love is another triumph for Blackbird Theatre.” Vancouver Courier

“In lesser hands, the script’s combination of cruelty and predictability could be boring; in director Johnna Wright’s interpretation, the evening is surprisingly entertaining.” Georgia Straight

“I suspect that the 1732 original… was not nearly as much fun as this lively, ebullient translation/adaptation by John Van Burek, directed by Johnna Wright.” Vancouver Courier

“Wright sets this 18th century classic in the 1930s and wraps it in the music of Cole Porter — a light and lovely touch…” Vancouver Courier

“…Wright is right on the money” Vancouver Courier