It’s 1932 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where the rum-running business is at it’s peak. In the aftermath of the Crash, Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey, have risked everything they have to open a new gourmet restaurant. When their star – the renowned singing chef, Francois LaPlouffe, fails to appear, tonight’s grand opening is suddenly placed in jeopardy. However, when unemployed chef Frank Plunkett wanders in looking for work, Honey persuades him to masquerade as the missing LaPlouffe. The beleaguered Bubbalowe, meanwhile has to contend with Chicago gangster Alphonse Feghetti and his sidekick who have come looking for an illegal shipment of booze that, unbeknownst to Bubbalowe, has found its way into his basement. In addition, Bubbalowe has to keep at bay the hot-blooded Immigration officer, Veronica Snook, on the trail of the vanished chef, as well as suspicious teetotalling Mountie who is ready to arrest Bubbalowe for both murder and bootlegging. Madness ensues and Bubbalowe and the others create a hornet’s nest of fabricated stories and identities as they try valiantly to save the restaurant – and themselves – from both the gangsters and the law.

In Maple Ridge Nov 6 to 8 at 730pm and Nov 9 at 1pm at the Albion Community Centre
In Pitt Meadows Nov 13 to 15 at 730pm and Nov 16 at 1pm at Heritage Hall

• Online sales close 2 hours before each showtime. Unless we are Sold Out, there may also be tickets available at the door. Cash only at the venue. (Credit/Debit MAY be available, but relies on a strong wifi signal, which is not always available)
• Festival Seating. Season Passholders will be admitted first. Please come early if your seating location is important to you. Auditorium doors open 1/2 hour before showtime.
• This show is suitable for all ages, though young children will likely be bored.
• Facility is wheelchair accessible. Please arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before showtime for advance seating.

Genuine thanks for your support of Emerald Pig, and keeping the arts alive in our community!