Theatre: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot opens next week!

After two thousand years of vilification, Judas Iscariot exits purgatory to stand trial. In the courtroom, Judas finally gives his side of the story, with his peers - Jesus and Pontius Pilate - acting as witnesses. Historical luminaries like Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan are also called upon to give expert testimony in this hip, twentieth century examination of the most famous double-cross in the book. The production uses impertinent humour and scathing satire to negotiate the thorny issues of forgiveness, mercy, and eternal damnation. Equal parts philosophy, entertainment, and spiritual exploration, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot ensures the audience will find fertile ground for discussion well after the show ends.      When it originally opened off-Broadway in 2005, Stephen Adly Guirgis'  work was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. With five cutting edge theatre companies (Neworld Theatre, Pacific Theatre, The Cultch, Rumble Productions, and Pound of Flesh) involved in its Vancouver incarnation, Last Days represents a truly collaborative effort utilizing some of Vancouver's best talents.      STRONGEST POSSIBLE LANGUAGE WARNING.       Around the net: Georgia Straight Preview Curtain Up Review of the 2005 New York Production  The Telegraph review of the 2008 London production  West End Theatre's 2008 production of Last Days in London, UK Presented with Rumble Productions as part of the 2012 TREMORS Festival   THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT  By Stephen Adly Guirgis Produced by Pound of Flesh Theatre in association with  Pacific Theatre and Neworld Theatre WHEN: April 10 - 15, 17 - 21: 8PM, April 14, 21: 2PM WHERE: Historic Theatre at The Cultch ADDED VALUE: Post-show talkbacks  Apr 12 8PM, Apr 14 2PM, Apr 17 8PM. TICKETS: From $16! Visit us online  or call The Cultch Box Office at 604.251.1363,  or visit us in person at 1895 Venables Street. BOX OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 6pm; Sat: 12pm - 4pm  (Note, the box office will be closed Friday, April 6th for Good Friday).