Really lovely first review for Hot Dogs:
An "invisible, 10-foot radius of comedic energy seems to surround Gallant at all times . . . Under the direction of Hyde Park Theatre Artistic Director Ken Webster, the tale feels well adapted to Hyde Park's intimate stage, allowing Gallant's brand of slow-burn storytelling to ferment into a balanced blend of cheekiness and honesty."
- Austin Chronicle
Fresh from its wild success at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Maggie Gallant's hilarious, endlessly surprising Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower comes to HPT September 5 - October 5.
In their five-star review the CBC said, "As a performer, Gallant sparkles like the Eiffel Tower's light show. She's energy and presence personified; warm and quick-witted and completely present. Love for life—and for Freddie Mercury—radiates off of her.” The Winnipeg Free Press called it "captivating. full of twists and turns." In a second "festival favorites" review, the CBC said "Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower is superb storytelling, but with a vibrancy and positivity that will brighten anyone's day, like a long cold drink on a hot Fringe afternoon."
What kind of parent KNITS their daughter a wool swimsuit? Or gives her a briefcase for her 11th birthday? Or keeps her in the dark about where she came from? British actor and comedian Maggie Gallant shares her childhood embarrassments and adulthood discoveries as she unleashes a Pandora's Box of hope, lies, and un très magnifique French Papa!
Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower runs at 8:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, September 5 - October 5, 2019. Thursdays are Pay What You Can Nights at the door. For the first four weeks (September 5 - 28), Friday tickets are $24 and Saturday tickets are $26. For the final weekend (October 3 - 5), Friday tickets are $26 and Saturday tickets are $28. Tickets are $2 off for students, seniors, military, and Austin Creative Alliance/Austin Film Society members). Purchase tickets online or call 512-479-PLAY (7529) for reservations.
Hyde Park Theatre is located at 511 W. 43rd Street. Covered off-street parking for the patrons of HPT is available during performances in the lot at 4315 Guadalupe Street, just north of The Parlor. You can drive through The Parlor's parking lot to reach it. Evening HPT parking also available at the Hyde Park Church of Christ on the northeast corner of 43rd & Avenue B. We are grateful to them both for their generosity.
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