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Final weekend for "Around the World in 80 Days"

Don't miss out on your chance to travel "Around the World" with Marin Theatre Company

This Saturday marks the final weekend for Marin Theatre Company’s production of ”Around the World in 80 Days”, as part of the Theatre for Young Audiences series. Journey along with Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant Passepartout as they travel the world, only narrowly escaping the grasp of Detective Fix of the Yard.

With thrilling adventure, exciting sets and music, and a healthy dose of clever comedy thrown in (and just a few shadow puppets), the kids are sure to fall in love with this timeless piece.

And parents and critics love it too! Here’s what some parents have had to say about the show:

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“Very whimsical. The kids loved it!”
“The actors were GREAT! So creative.”
“The adults in our party loved it (and the kids enjoyed it as well). Very charming”

And the critics have enjoyed the journey as well, saying: “It is always a pleasure to see professional theatre being produced for youngsters, and this production of Around the World in Eighty Days is an excellent example. When I attended, the pre-teen audience was utterly enthralled and the adults pleasantly entertained by a fine professional cast.” - TheatreStorm (Read the full review here)

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“Around the World in 80 Days” follows Mr. Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout as they hurriedly leave London, on the very day the Bank of England is robbed, to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days (to win a gentleman’s wager, of course). But is Fogg a criminal mastermind on the run? Or is this all just a coincidence? Well, we’ll find out soon because detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit!

The show runs 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 7 and up

The remaining show times are:
Saturday, 1/17, at 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm
Sunday, 1/18, at 10:30 & 12:30pm

Tickets are $18 for kids under 14 and $22 for adults

Tickets can be purchased at marintheatre.org

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