Andersen's Inkwell spills onto the stage.

Andersen's Inkwell favorite and forgotten fairy tales come to life. Story created by Micheline Chevrier and Gina Wilkinson. Written by Gina Wilkinson and directed by Micheline Chevrier. Presented by Geordie Productions at the D.B. Clarke Theatre April 30 to May 9. 60 minutes.

This production is appropriate for all ages six (+6) years and up, and adults and seniors too as it awakens the child in the heart of all of us. With bits and pieces from Hans Christian Anderson's stories that are brilliantly woven together, this play celebrates a writer whose fanciful storytelling gave life and a voice to anything from flowers to storks and homes. Featured are some fairy-tale favorites: The Emperor's New Clothes, and the Little Match Girl, with cameo from characters and stories like: The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea and The Constant Tim Soldier and more including lesser known stories like The Goblin and the Grocer and The Pen and the Inkwell.

The cast of talented actors includes: Amanda Kellock, Susan Glover and Tristan D. Lalla and Zach Fraser with Daniel Brochu; all of whom provide brilliant performances that range from he outlandish to the subdued. The design team has delivered an amazing visual and a treat for the eye of the beholder: Ana Cappelluto (lights) Pierre-Etienne Locas (set & costume) and Peter Cerone (sound). Both captivating and hypnotic this production is a must see on any avid theatre goer's schedule. GO C IT!

Performances: D.B. Clark Theatre, Concordia University Hall Bldg. 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Tickets 13.5-$ to 16$. Box office: 514 845-9810 www.geordie.ca