HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-11-07, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1990. PAGE 27.
‘A Gift to Last’ comes to the Blyth stage
Musical ‘Gift’
‘A Gift to Last’, a musical version of Gordon Pinsent’s
Christmas story about a young boy’s admiration for his uncle
from thearmycomestoBlyth Memorial Hall, November 18at8
p.m.
Cocktail Hour opens
at Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre’s second
production of the season is “The
Cocktail Hour’’ by A. R. Gurney.
William Hutt, Martha Henry,
Peter Hutt, and Kate Trotter star in
this comedy “infused with warmth,
respect, and abiding affection’’.
Directed by Peter Moss, The Cock
tail Hour opens November 16.
Maxine Graham designs set and
costumes and Louise Guinand is
the lighting designer.
When are family issues discuss
ed? - during the sacred cocktail
hour. Just before dinner, John
(Peter Hutt) comes home announc
ing he has finished his latest
Broadway play - about the family.
John’s mother (Martha Henry) and
father (William Hutt) are filled with
fear that the play will spill the
family beans! John’s sister Nina
(Kate Trotter) arrives only to stir
things up even more. The Grand
serves a good-natured peek at what
can really chill the glasses ... The
Cocktail Hour is presented with a
twist - on the rocks!
The Cocktail Hour is one of Mr.
Gurney’s most recent works. A
Buffalo native, his past works
include: “Sweet Sue”, “Scenes
From American Life”, “Children”,
“Who Killed Richard Cory?” and
“The Dining Room”. Most of his
plays have been performed on and
Off-Boardway, in regional theatres,
and in many countries throughout
the world. As well as teaching
English Literature, Mr. Gurney has
written screenplays, television
adaptations of books, and novels.
Mr. Gurney has been honoured
with many teaching and writing
awards which include the Playwrit
ing Award from the National
Endowment of the Arts and recent
ly, the Award of Merit for Drama
from the American Academy and
Institute of Arts and Letters.
Gordon Pinsent’s heart-warming
tale, “A Gift to Last” comes to the
stage at Blyth Memorial Hall for
one night only on Sunday, Novem
ber 18, at 8 p.m.
Filled with romance, nostalgia,
humour and lively music, “A Gift
To Last” is adapted by Grahame
Woods with music and lyrics by
Joey Miller. Set at Christmas time,
it tells the story of 12-year-old
Clement Sturgess who idolizes his
Uncle Edgar, a high spirited army
sergeant and teller of tall tales.
Edgar arrives home on a mysteri
ous leave and sets about wooing
the new Irish maid Sheila, stirring
up the stuffy Sturgess family and
winning the affection of his lonely
nephew. Through his own bravery
in confronting striking miners in
Glace Bay and courageously an
nouncing his wedding to Shiela,
Uncle Edgar shows young Clement
the true meaning of bravery and
love.
This musical is based on the
long-running television series
which featured Janet Amos (former
Artistic Director of the Blyth Festi
val) and author Gordon Pinsent. An
award-winning actor, director, and
writer, Pinsent’s novel “The
Rowdyman” became a popular
feature film. Composer Joey Miller
has helped to create a warm-heart
ed family show with catchy melo
dies and clever lyrics. He’s also
written the musicals “Eight To The
More U.S.displays
at Farm Show
More U.S. farm equipment
manufacturers than ever before
will berepresented at the Canadian
International Farm Equipment
Show, slated for February 5
through 8, 1991 at the Toronto
International Centre.
For the first time in the show’s
history, the U.S. Trade Consulate
will set up its own display. Ameri
can organizers are sketchy on
details at this point, but they intend
to feature as many U.S. manufac
turers as possible, using extensive
Bar”, “Ye Gods, Return of the
Curse of the Mummy’s Revenge”,
“The Growing Season’’, and
“Musical Chairs”, which have
appeared in theatres across Cana
da.
James Douglas, Artistic Director
of Gryphon Theatre directs a
talented company of performers:
Susan Henley, Shane McPherson,
Helen Beavis, Derek Keurvorst,
Stephen Fertuck, Linda Third, Ross
Skene, Vivianna Zarillo, Robert
Jeffrey, Daniel Sampson, Amy
Kern and Liz Kern.
A Gift To Last is performed for
one night only at Blyth Memorial
Hall on Sunday, November 18, at 8
p.m. Tickets $15.00 each are on
sale at the Blyth Festival Box
Office. Reservations call 523-9300.
| WALTON INN
j^— I 1 • .
BED-N-BREAKFAST
FAMILY RESTAURANT
SPECIAL
COUNTRY
DINNER
SUNDAY NOV. 11
12 NOON TO 7:00 PM
ROAST BEEF
DINNER
Includes Soup or Juice
Tea or Coffe and
Chocie of Pic
or Carrot Cake
Fall 6 Winter Hours
Sunday 8 am to 7:00 pm
Mon. to Fri. 7 am to 1 pm
Sat. Closed
887-9517 At the main comer Walton
Theresa Knox wins
WI scholarship
“Make a World of Difference”
was the theme of the London Area
Women’s Institute’s 76th Conven
tion held October 11, at South
Huron Recreational Centre in Exe
ter.
President Mrs. Laurine McIn
tosh of St. Marys pointed out to the
300 women attending that Wo
men’s Institute has a made a
difference in our homes and coun
try and we can make a difference in
our personal environment, com
munity environment and global
environment as we work to protect
our planet.
Mrs. Peggy Knapp, President of
Federated Women’s Institute of
Ontario spoke of her recent experi
ences visiting British Women’s
Institutes as they celebrated their
75th Anniversary. She told of
changes that will take place in
F.W.I.O. as the contract expires
with the Ontario Ministry of Agri
culture and Food in 1992. Life
memberships will be discontinued
after W.I.’s 100th anniversary in
1997 and the fees paid to the
Provincinal office by branches will
be increased until that time. A
Portable Computer Fund has been
set up. Mrs. Knapp presented a
Life Membership in F.W.I.O. to
Janet Hieplieh, a past F.W.I.O.
President.
Barbara Shipley spoke on her
Literacy display and the concerns
of shopping if one is unable to
read. Nine per cent of our popula
tion need help understanding pro
duct labelling and seven per cent
do not read at all.
Maryn Pardy Awards were pre
sented to Karen Spierens, Patricia
VanAsten and Theresa Knox. The
Federated Women’s Institutes of
Canada Past Presidents Essay
Winner, Cathy Marshall received
an engraved pen for her efforts.
Triennial Tweedsmuir Competition
winners were Anna Crawford, Jean
McBay and Dorothv Dobie.
catalogue displays.
The family of Tom and Eppie
Lawrence is holding a dance to
honour their parents’ 50th
Wedding Anniversary ort
November 10 at Auburn Hall
from 9 to 1. Everyone
welcome. Best wishes only.
WANTED
LADIES SLO-PITCH
BALL TEAMS
in the surrounding area to form a new
league for next spring. Interested
teams please call
LOIS 462-7086
DIANE 482-3886
For more information.
tpe
Blyth Iw
523-9381
WEEKEND
SPECIALS
-PIZZA
THURS..FRI.&SAT.
5:00P.M.-MIDNIGHT
BUY ONE &
GET ONE FOR
% PRICE
THURSDAY NIGHT IS
WING NIGHT
WINGS 30c EACH
[Sorry no take-out orders]
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
10 WINGS & CHIPS
.95
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT
BRUSSELS BULLS JR. C
MEET THE PLAYER
DANCE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1990
JAMIE HAMMOND DJ
BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY
COMMUNITY CENTRE
DANCING9-1 S5PERPERS0N
FOR TICKETS CALL 887-9289
LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO
Would you give up everything you have...
for everything you’ve ever wanted?
Then meet...
. Destiny
Fri. - Thurs. Nov. 9-15
Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 PM
Sun. - Thurs. 8 PM