PARFUMERIE – Gallery 7 Theatre 2024-2025 ‘Under Pressure’ Theatre Season

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A Christmas Comedy
PARFUMERIE
A comedy adapted by E.P. Dowdall
From the Hungarian play, Illatszertar, by Miklos Laszlo

December 13 & 14, 17 – 21, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: Dec. 14 & 21 @ 2:00 PM

Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford

It’s Christmas, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary.  George works in a parfumerie. Just before the holiday, his boss suddenly fires him just for mistakenly believing he’s having an affair with the boss’ unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George’s actual love life is thrown into chaos when he discovers the stranger he has been corresponding with by mail is none other than Amaila, a co-worker he constantly fights with. For the employees of the Parfumerie, only the truth can lead to a happy resolution in this old-fashioned, romantic Christmas tale that inspired the movie You’ve Got Mail and the Broadway musical, She Loves Me!

Audience Advisory: Recommended for ages 14 & up. Contains discussions of suicide and marital unfaithfulness.

Media Quotes:

“Romance and retail—who could ask for anything more from the holiday season?” – Sarasota Magazine

“… a festive entertainment… Parfumerie is entertaining and a great choice for adults looking for a romantic comedy with a holiday theme and a time-tested happy ending.” – The LA Times

“a sturdy piece of dramatic invention, sentimental yet surprisingly socially aware of workplace dynamics and the class system.” – The Hollywood Reporter