Gabriola Theatre Centre
AWOL
Sun, Mar 08
|Gabriola
5 STARS “Comedy gold” – Edmonton Journal “Screamingly funny” – UMFM
Time & Location
Mar 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gabriola, 1475 Peterson Rd, Gabriola, BC V8K 1E1, Canada
About the event
Two old men escape from a care home and go to a metal festival. When Cyri llearns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his friend Neville are determined to show up. AWOL is a buddy adventure caper about two men who decide they’ve had enough of bland food, dull company and care home radio.
Featuring Jon Paterson, whose play How I Met My Mother played to enthusiastic audiences at the 2025 Gabriola Theatre Festival.
Rob Gee - writer and performer
UK-based comedian, poet and former mental health nurse, Rob has had several hit shows on the
Tickets
General Admission
A regular ticket to open seating. Friends Of The Theatre Supporters ill be able to enter the theatre 5-10 minutes earlier than regular audience attendees.
CA$30.00
Bubble Seat
Accessible option for those with sensory needs. Extra space will be given for neurodivergent and/or immunocompromised patrons.
CA$30.00
Total
CA$0.00