CAA Manitoba Fall 2017 | Page 67

Manitoba’s hottest shows, coolest festivals and biggest museums High drama at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet ARTS & CULTURE A Full Dance Card The Royal Winnipeg Ballet kicks of its 2017/18 season with a tale of whimsical castles, fantastic creatures and the triumph of good over evil. Choreographed by Tony Award winner Twyla Tharp, The Princess & The Goblin (Sept. 27–Oct. 1) appeals to dance lovers of all ages. Expect fanciful costumes and supernatural storytelling. Other epic productions coming this season are: The Nutcracker (Dec. 21–30), Anastasia (Feb. 2), The Sleeping Beauty (Feb. 28–March 4), Carmina Burana (May 2–6), Spotlight (May 24–26) and On the Edge (June 6–8). CAA members save on tickets, rwb.org (promo code CAARWB) Swing with the King Combine the silliness of TV’s Bewitched and the hip-shaking moves of the King to get Bewitching Elvis, the latest quirky comedy from Celebrations Dinner Theatre. The show imagines a world where friendly witch Samantha Stephens nose-twitches her way to partying