HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-10, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1990. PAGE 23.
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'Rood to Mecca9 brings South
African story to Grand stage
Clinton Town Hall
The Grand Theatre, London an
nounced December 28 that it would
be presenting Athol Fugard’s dra
ma, “The Road to Mecca’’ this
year. Starring Frances Hyland,
William Hutt and Susan Coyne,
“The Road to Mecca” opens
January 12. The production is
directed by Diana LeBlanc, with
sets by Elis Y. Lam and costumes
by Yvonne Sauriol. Louise Guinand
designs the lighting and is assisted
by James A. Milburn.
“The Road to Mecca” recounts a
journey of the soul by an elderly
South African artist. Miss Helen,
portrayed by Frances Hyland, lives
alone outside a tiny village, ostra
cized by a suspicious community.
She has retreated from her church
and community to focus on the
marvellous sculptures she creates
in her backyard, a source of wonder
and joy, her mecca. Her existence
New ‘pygmalion’ story at Grand
Martha Henry, artistic director
of The Grand Theatre, has announ
ced that the third production in this
year’s “Undergrand” season will
be “Cecil and Cleopaytra” by
Daniel Libman. Ms. Henry will
direct this Canadian comedy, which
runs March 8 to 17, 1990, in The
McManus Studio Theatre.
Cecil and Cleopaytra is a pygma
lion story with a twist. Cecil, a
crusty, domineering Hollywood
acting teacher, is now confined to"a
wheelchair. Exasperated with his
invalid state, he strikes a deal with
his nurse Rosita: he will teach her
to act, she can live rent free. Rosita
is skeptical, Cecil is adamant! In
pursuit of this formidable chal
lenge, Cecil and Rosita slowly
develop a tentative friendship as
they explore the glories of Shake
is threatened when fear prompts
Pastor Marius Byleveld (William
Hutt) to persuade Miss Helen to
abandon her home and her art to
live in an old age home. His
genuine concern for the frail Miss
Helen’s well-being and gently-rea
soned insistence that the move is
necessary hide an implacable re
solve: her art poses a threat to his
congregation that must be denied.
With battle lines drawn, Miss
Helen is joined by Elsa (Susan
Coyne), a young friend who alter
nately goads Miss Helen to fight
for her belief and abdicates any re
sponsibility for her. Confused and
challenged, Miss Helen eventually
finds the strength to speak for
herself.
Athol Fugard is a South African
playwright, actor, director, and
filmmaker. A vehement advocate of
non-violent end to apartheid, Fu
speare and the comic twists of
human relationships.
Commented Ms. Henry: “We
are delighted to have found a script
for the Undergrand worthy of the
formidable talents of Sandi Ross.
Dan Libman’s very funny, very
serious play uses two dynamic
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gard is considered by many to be
the greatest playwright now writ
ing in English. “The Road to
Mecca” was written in 1983, when
Fugard had withdrawn from overtly
political themes. Miss Helen was
inspired in part by his mother
whom he describes as an “indomi
table peasant”.
Performances for “The Road to
Mecca” are: previews, January 9,
10, 11 at 8 p.m.; opening, January
12 at 8 p.m.; runs, Mondays
through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and
Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 p.rtl.
matinees until February 3.
Prices range from $14 to $25 with
rush seats, subject to availability,
on sale to students and seniors one
hour before performances. These
can be picked up in person only.
For ticket information contact the
Box Office at 672-8800 or call toll
free, 1-800-265-1593.
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creativity: can a rotten human
being produce a beautiful work of
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Special alert to residents of
Huron County. Dinosaurs, of the
friendly variety (especially to child
ren) will soon invade the Clinton
Town Hall. Erewhon Theatre
brings to life the world of dinosaurs
with imaginative life-size puppets
on Saturday, February 17, at 3:00
p.m. They recommend it for child
ren 3 and up.
Dinosaurs, a humorous play by
Santo Cervello uses spectacular
masks and puppets to bring a
menagerie of dinosaurs alive. A
12-foot long Brontosaurus tries to
get along with a voracious Tyranno
saurus Rex, with hilarious results.
Meanwhile, an armour-plated
Stegasaurus, friendly Triceratops
and a Pterodactyl each have their
own conflicts to solve. Lessons on
sharing, friendships, sibling rival
ry, safety and respecting others are
built into the story, and audiences
of all ages will enjoy seeing how
these fascinating creatures learn
how to live together.
This is the second exciting
performance featured in the Clin
ton Arts Committee’s third annual
Children’s series. Last December,
nearly one hundred children helped
to solve a crime at the Town Hall
with Bea Is For the Birds presented
by Lilliput Productions. Tickets are
on sale now for dazzling perfor
mances of Dinosaurs on Saturday,
February 17 at 3 p.m. and “Beauty
and The Beast” on Saturday,
March 31 at 3 p.m. at the Clinton
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limited number of tickets are also
available at the door. Ticket reser
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482-3997 during business hours.
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