Artistic Director’s Message

For the last 24 years I have been fortunate to create, perform, tour, or direct shows during the holiday season. The irony of this Christmassy fact is that I am (scandal) not the biggest Christmas fan. That is UNTIL I am working on the show, then my heart grows two sizes and I leave my Grinch-like tendencies behind. This year I am feeling EXTRA sparkly and that’s because of Buddy The Elf.

Neptune first produced Elf the Musical exacly ten years ago (that year I was playing the less sparkly Ebenezer Scrooge next door on the Scotiabank Stage) and it feels so right to bring Buddy back ten years later with this amazing new cast & creative team. I am sure, having spent a few weeks in the rehearsal hall that this show will help you rekindle your Christmas Spirit.

Remember, if it’s all too much cheer, Ebenezer (now with Rhys Bevan-John taking the lead) is a few metres away, still on the Scotiabank Stage until New Year’s Eve and ready to share some ‘humbug!’ Have you thought of theatre as a gift this season? I encourage you to stuff someone’s stocking with tickets to Fall On Your Knees, Billy Elliot The Musical and the other plays we have on offer during the remainder of this 60th Season at Neptune.

Merry Humbug, everyone. I hope 2023 brings you love, joy, shared adventures and, above all, theatrical treats.

Jeremy Webb Director, ELF The Musical