2010 Nobel Prize for Literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa’s Al pie del Tamesis (On the Banks of the Thames) will be staged at Casa de Teatro from 15 to 18 November. This production by Danilo and Freddy Ginebra is a benefit for the Instituto del Cancer. Cost is RD$500 per person. Performances start at 8:30pm. Mario Vargas Llosa himself will be at Casa de Teatro on the opening evening. He is attending rehearsals for the play. Leading roles are played by Patricia Munoz and Hensy Pichardo. Scenery is by Miguel Ramirez, costumes by Hilda (Chely) Moran and photography by Patricia Banks. Live music will be played by a band with Felle Vega, including violinist Julio Baez, Hipolito Jean keyboards, Rigo Cabrera bass and Laura Cross and Cruz Monty vocals.