IFOA: Pen Canada 25th anniversary Gala Benefit: Don McKellar interviews Roddy Doyle

On Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fleck Dance Theatre (formerly Premiere Dance Theatre) at the Harbourfront Centre.

To lead off its 25th anniversary year, PEN Canada holds a Gala Benefit on the opening night of IFOA. Making a rare trip to Toronto to support PEN's vital work on behalf of writers in exile and freedom of speech, Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle is interviewed by Tony Award-winning writer, actor and director Don McKellar. The CBC's Evan Solomon hosts.

Proceeds go to PEN Canada.

Tickets: $35 for onstage event ONLY. Limited number available.
Start time: 8 pm
Purchase at the link above or at 416-973-4000.

Tickets: $125
Includes an exclusive cocktail reception overlooking Lake Ontario with Roddy Doyle, Don McKellar and special guests prior to the onstage event.
Reception Starts: 6 pm

To purchase $125 tickets to attend the reception, call Box Office at 416-973-4000.

Last year's event sold out, so buy your tickets early!