The Ottawa Suite: A journey to Ottawa’s vibrant past through music, story and dance!
Rob Frayne and Paul Rainville present Ottawa Suite: A journey to Ottawa’s vibrant past through music, story and dance.
Buckle up for a wild and groovy romp through time to Ottawa’s music and nightlife scenes of the 1940s, 50's and 60's. Along the way, you’ll make stops at three legendary, now nearly forgotten venues: the Trocadero, the Chaudière and Le Hibou.
Brought to you by award-winning musician and composer, Rob Frayne, and veteran actor and script writer, Paul Rainville, “Ottawa Suite” weaves together music, stories, and dance to create a thoughtful and comedic homage to our beloved city’s rich and fascinating past.
Featuring some of Canada’s finest musicians, actors and dancers, Ottawa Suite is sure to captivate and gyrate its way into your heart. Join the talented cast of “Ottawa Suite” for the trip of a lifetime!
Tickets: https://www.gctc.ca/events/ottawa-suite
For those coming to our Thursday, Jan. 12th show - come dressed in your best 1950s-60s attire to be a part of the filming of our final show!
Paul Rainville: actor, script writer
Emily Pearlman: actor
Rebecca Campbell: voice
Megan Jerome: voice
Martine Courage: voice
Rob Frayne: conductor, composer
Rebecca Hennessy: trumpet
Petr Cancura: saxophone
Linsey Wellman: saxophone
Claire Devlin saxophone
Mark Ferguson: trombone
Alvaro de Minaya: percussion/vibes
Mike Essoudry: drums
Matt Newton: keyboards
Vince Halfhide: guitar
Scott White: bass
Mary Catherine Jack choreographer/dancer
Robin Treleaven: dancer
Miriam Benoy: dancer