
“Paul is a beautiful storyteller! The show is warm and sincere and POWERFUL.
I was dazzled by how well he held our attention.”
– Nick Carpenter, Playwriting Teacher, National Theatre School of Canada
9 Lives, 8 Near Misses
life lessons from near-death events
written and performed by Paul Shanker de Tourreil
Directed by Sarit Klein
Swiss-Indian ninja and Frankie Award-winner postitpaul is a kungfu cat with 9 lives, but after decades careening through bizarre, often comical misadventures, he’s down to his last life…
Join us for the 2023 Fringe Hit, 9 Lives, 8 Near Misses starring Paul Shanker de Tourreil at Hudson Village Theatre for only 3 shows!
“9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses lets the audience reflect on their own lives, lets them laugh and be touched. The stories are honest, vulnerable, relatable, poignant, funny and introspective. This show is warm and sincere and not to be missed. Book your ticket and enjoy great storytelling by de Tourreil in an intimate setting.“
– Jacqueline van de Geer, Montreal Rampage
DATES & SHOWTIMES
Friday, August 9 – 8pm
Saturday August 10 – 2pm* & 8pm
* Performance in French
Tickets
Regular 25$ (+tax), Student 15$ (+tax)

“Paul is a beautiful storyteller! The show is warm and sincere and POWERFUL. I was dazzled by how well he held our attention.”
– Nick Carpenter, Playwriting Teacher, National Theatre School of Canada
9 Lives, 8 Near Misses
life lessons from near-death events
written and performed by Paul Shanker de Tourreil
Directed by Sarit Klein
Swiss-Indian ninja and Frankie Award-winner postitpaul is a kungfu cat with 9 lives, but after decades careening through bizarre, often comical misadventures, he’s down to his last life…
Join us for the 2023 Fringe Hit, 9 Lives, 8 Near Misses starring Paul Shanker de Tourreil at Hudson Village Theatre for only 3 shows!
“9 Lives, 8 Near-Misses lets the audience reflect on their own lives, lets them laugh and be touched. The stories are honest, vulnerable, relatable, poignant, funny and introspective. This show is warm and sincere and not to be missed. Book your ticket and enjoy great storytelling by de Tourreil in an intimate setting.“
– Jacqueline van de Geer, Montreal Rampage
DATES & SHOWTIMES
Friday, August 9 – 8pm
Saturday August 10 – 2pm* & 8pm
* Performance in French
Tickets
Regular 25$ (+tax), Student 15$ (+tax)
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