100,000 years ago Guillermo, Marcus and Mr. Magnificent! (2) made a show called Ali & Ali and the aXes of Evil. The Vancouver Province called it “The smartest Canadian political theatre of the 21st century, and the funniest.” After a couple of weeks trying to see if the madness of 2026 is worth having another go, they’ve agreed to share their findings with you through an exclusive discounted event somehow funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.

This blurb might be all they’ve done. Which is ok, because Mr. Magnificent! has questions for you. Would you buy Ali & Ali skin care products made with “52 Virgins Olive Oil” and shipped – tariff free – directly through the Strait of Hormuz? Is Big Daddy (aka Mark Carney) the Manchurian Candidate? Is Kid Rock the modern day Bob Dylan. Is journalism now even more archaic than theatre? (3) 

1.  Or not
2. Not his real name
3.  There are more questions

Meet the Creative Team

Mr. Magnificent! first realized his magnificence when floating in the womb. His greatest artistic achievement was serving as a page for Sir Ian McKellan – for one day. He was once accidentally held hostage by a gangster in the basement of a strip bar, eluding a proper beating through one of the greatest performances of all time. Mr. Magnificent wishes for peace on earth and thanks his family for supporting his career.

Guillermo Verdecchia is delighted to be back in Vancouver working with his dear pals Marcus and Camyar. When not engaged in theatrical collaborations, Guillermo reads much of the night and dreams of going south in winter.

Given these strange times, Marcus is relieved to be back considering these characters with his OG bestie collaborators — what’s his name and the one with the goofy bio. Soon Marcus will turn 60, which is still younger than what’s his name.

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‘The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.’

Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the center of the city for twenty years, symbolizing hope and resistance.

Then, on OCT 29, 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place — and from its people.

Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse?

Combining storytelling, mask and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin explores the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun.

Content Advisory: Recommended for ages 13+. Contains mature themes.

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