Written and performed by Julia Mackey
Directed by Dirk Van Stralen
Lighting Design by Gerald King
Juno Productions
<< Tickets: $22 / $18 >>

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Saturday's matinee, March 6 includes a talk-back with Julia Mackey after the show.

RUNNING TIME 60 minutes

Jake’s Gift tells the story of 80-year-old Jake, a Canadian World War II veteran who reluctantly returns to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day to find the grave of his eldest brother who was killed during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. While revisiting the beach he landed on sixty years earlier, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts.

In June 2004, Julia Mackey traveled to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. During that eight-day journey, she interviewed dozens of Canadian, British and American veterans who had returned for the ceremonies.

The stories they shared with Julia and her own life-long interest in World War II and remembrance were the inspiration to create Jake's Gift.

Great Ticket Specials:
U-Pick Five: $140
Group of 8: 15% off

Visit Julia Mackey's website: http://www.juliamackey.com/