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Final Weekend of "The Innocence of Father Brown" at the Fremont Centre Theatre
Don't miss your last chance to see Patrick Rieger's new adaptation of G.K. Chesterton's classic collection of detective stories at the Fremont Centre Theatre, closing this Sunday, April 28th.
From the city of London have emerged two of the greatest detectives the world has ever known. One of them is Sherlock Holmes, a man of science.
This play is not about him.
The other crime solver is Father Brown, a man of God.
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No less a master of deductive reasoning than Holmes, Brown is informed by his spiritual vocation in matters of the human heart, mind and motivation. It is an invaluable resource. Father Brown is called upon to match wits with a master thief and not one but several diabolical murderers. The London police are baffled. Fortunately, because they have Father Brown on their side, they can do more than pray for a good outcome. But, considering Father Brown is a priest, they can do that, too.
With a probing mind and uncanny powers of observation, Father Brown is able to solve the most vicious of crimes, while yet retaining a belief in the power of goodness and the possibility of redemption.
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Join Little Candle Productions as we present Patrick Rieger’s new adaptation of G.K. Chesterton’s classic collection of detective stories. As you try to stay one step ahead of the world’s most wanted criminals, you might discover that, sometimes, the solutions to the darkest mysteries are more complicated than a simple verdict of guilt or innocence.
What the Critics Have to Say:
"Fans of Chesterton's stories will appreciate adapter Patrick Rieger's dedication and ingenuity in weaving together several disparate stories from the first published Father Brown anthology, linked by a common theme of redemption." - L.A. Times
"As portrayed by Blake Walker, Father Brown is very much as Chesterton imagined him, blessed not only with a keen intellect but also with a passion for bringing Christ's salvation to lost souls. Without hollow pretense, Walker's Father Brown stands up to criminals with an informed and intelligent faith." - The Tidings
"Despite the complex heart of the play, The Innocence of Father Brown manages to maintain a light and entertaining atmosphere -- creating an engaging night of who-done-it with a deeper philosophical center." - The Daily Trojan
"Patrick Rieger has cleverly adapted four of the original stories into a cinematic stream that weaves multiple crimes into a smoothly flowing thriller." - Theatre Spoken Here
"If you're a fan of English accents and intellectually stimulating mystery stories, then The Innocence of Father Brown at the Fremont Centre Theatre is a production you will thoroughly enjoy!" - Life in LA
Remaining Performances:
Thursday, April 25th at 7:30pm
Friday, April 26th at 8:00pm
Saturday, April 27th at 8:00pm - This performance will be followed by an after party in the theatre's private courtyard with live music by Karl Kerfoot (of Lord Huron) and Danny Schnair (of Kiven)
Sunday, April 28th at 2:00pm
The Fremont Centre Theatre is located at 1000 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena CA 91030 at the corner of Fremont and El Centro.
Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for Students and Seniors and can be purchased HERE
For groups of 10 or larger, a discounted rate of $15/person is available if coordinated in advance. Email betsy@littlecandleproductions.com with inquiries about group reservations.
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