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Diary of Events and Happenings in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


Merry Christmas Stephen Leacock

December 1, 2016 to December 3, 2016. On the historic campus of the Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg's Little Opera Company is presenting the world premiere of Merry Christmas Stephen Leacock, a new opera by veteran opera composer Neil Weisensel, adapted from a short story of iconic Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock by Emmy-award winning writer and director Dwayne Beaver, with additional lyrics by Pamela Post and Rachel Landrecht.This new work of opera theatre features a chamber ensemble of 5 strings and three stellar standouts from Winnipeg's rich vocal scene. CMU Assistant Professor Matthew Pauls (baritone) portrays Fa. Event Details. Location: 500 Shaftsbury Blvd., Winnipeg