A predominantly female cast is putting a twist on the classic courtroom drama, 12 Angry Men as the Canadian College of Performing Arts opens their season with Twelve Angry Jurors, a reworked version of the Reginald Rose teleplay.

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Twelve Angry Jurors plays Oct. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 19-21 at 2 p.m. at the Canadian College of Performing Arts Performance Hall at 1701 Elgin Rd.

Tickets are $27.50 for adults, $23.50 for seniors and $18.50 for CCPA Alumni and can be purchased at or over the phone at 250-595-9970.

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