April 17 to May 5, 2018
Spriet Stage

CHARIOTS OF FIRE is the inspirational true story of two British runners, who overcome prejudice and conflict to compete in the Olympics. Eric Liddell is a devout Christian. Harold Abrahams is the son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew. The two athletes prevail in the face of enormous odds as their story begins in 1919, and takes audiences through their trials and triumphs all the way to the 1924 Paris Olympics. The stage adaptation will feature the iconic music from the classic original film that won four Academy Awards (including Best Picture), along with several new pieces, arranged and composed by Dave Pierce. This immersive production, with a set designed by acclaimed Bretta Gerecke (Catalyst Theatre, Cirque du Soleil), will transform the theatre into an Olympic stadium including a running track through the audience, and up-close onstage seating!

“Five years ago, I saw CHARIOTS OF FIRE in London’s West End, and since, I have been working on securing the rights to bring it to North America. This project has been a creation of epic proportions for us here at the Grand. The set and cast are so large that it requires the use of six rehearsal spaces, and we are building a running track that will be installed around the seats of the theatre.” – DENNIS GARNHUM, Artistic Director