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Tempest害羞草研究所檚 artistic director Kate Twa has selected scenes from 10 plays showing ghoulish human behaviour tempered with large doses of dark comedy and paired them with local wines to create a sensuous evening.

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Tempest Theatre is a new black box theatre and film society located at 125 Eckhardt Ave. East in downtown Penticton. Although the official opening isn害羞草研究所檛 until the spring of 2019, Twa was inspired to present a sneak peek of what audiences can come to expect.

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Seating 75 people, Tempest has an intimate setting. According to a release, organizers hope to make the new group a focal point for the South Okanagan害羞草研究所檚 artistic and cultural communities, with an emphasis placed on original content alongside a playful and provocative approach to classic and contemporary theatre.

Actors performing over the four-night preview include Penticton害羞草研究所檚 Cherise Clarke, Summerland害羞草研究所檚 Roark Critchlow and Andrea Agur and former local Samantha Schimmer as well as several actors travelling to Penticton from both Vancouver and Los Angeles for the event.

Participating wineries include Bench 1775 Winery, Elephant Island Winery, Van Westen Vineyards, Monster Wines and Therapy Vineyards.

Four evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. along with two matinees on Saturday and Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 (plus tax) and can be purchased at or at the door, if available. Adults must be 19 or older to attend.