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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-09-14, Page 31THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1988. PAGE 31. David Fox [centre] clowns on the set of Bordertown Cafe with director Katharine Kaszas [left] and Jerry Franken during a rehearsal for the show. Fox will take over from Franken for the remainder of the tour of southern Ontario while Franken awaits arrival of his family’s new baby. 1 Fox pinch hits in Bordertown David Fox takes over the role of Jim from Jerry Franken in “Bor­ dertownCafe” whichopened at the Blyth Festival August 24 and continues at the Blyth Memorial Hall until September 17. ‘ ‘Jerry wasn’t able to fit into his schedule the extensive tour of Ontario and we were pleased to have David Fox who appeared in ‘AnotherSeason’sPromise’ re­ place him in the role, ’ ’ says Artistic Director Katherine Kaszas. “Ac­ tually, Jerry and his wife Dorothy will be expecting their third child any day now.” Jerry Franken originated the role of Jim, the Grandfather last season with the premiere of David Craig’s “Fires in the Night.’’ David Fox is in rehearsal now for “Bordertown Cafe’’ which is gearing up for its Ontario tour. David Fox has appeared at the Blyth Festival for many seasons, originating roles in such produc­ tions as “Garrison’s Garage,’’ “Quiet in the Land’’ and “Another Season’s Promise’’ in addition to “Country Hearts,’’ “Blue City” and “John and the Missus”. Last year he toured China in Ken Mitchell’s play, “Gone The Burn­ ing Sun’’ about the legendary doctor, Dr. Norman Bethune. He will be seen in two films to be released this year, “The Top of His Head’’ and “Palais Royale.’’ Recently he starred in “Educating Rita” at Muskoka Festival and in George Walker’s newest play, “Nothing Sacred” which will tour to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton with David Portraying the part of Nicolai. Critics on opening night ap­ plauded “BordertownCafe” as “Blyth’s strongest new Canadian work since Anne Chislett’s Chal­ mers Award winning ‘Quiet in the Land’ (Marion Duke, Listowel Banner); and “the kind of play that sticks with you for a long time” (Mark Bisset, Times-Advocate). Theatre critic, Doug Bale con­ cludes that “Bordertown Cafe was Blyth’s finest play last year - one of the finest premiered anywhere in the country, for that matter. Now, after still more polishing and several successful productions elsewhere, it’s back.” Stewart Brown, theatre critic of the Hamil­ ton Spectator sums up saying, “Mostly, though, ‘Bordertown Cafe’ is Jimmy’s story. Rebar provides a magnetic portrait of a very decent adolescent pulled every which emotional way and actor Kevin Bundy, from nearby Goderich, gives a lovely perform­ ance worth high-fives anyday.” Bordertown Cafe plays at the Blyth Festival daily (except Sun- days) until September 17th and its Ontario tour performances include stops in Kitchener (September 20 - 22), London (September 23, 24), Elora/Fergus (September 25), St. Catharines (September 27), Mark­ ham (September 28 - October 1), Amherstburg (October 2), Port Dover (October 4), Guelph (Octo­ bers), Chatham (October 6-7), Factory Theatre in Toronto (Octo­ ber 12 - November 5), Barrie (November 7), Peterborough (No­ vember 8-9), Perth (November 11), Blind River (November 13) and Kapuskasing (November 17). IPM committee plans medieval feast Organizers of the International Plowing Match and Farm Machin­ ery Show are calling for all Perth County residents and friends to “come hither from the furrow and make merry”. Specifically they would like you to take part in their Medieval Eve, at the Stratford Coliseum on September 17. Cost is $20 per person, and attendees are encour­ aged to dress in medieval costume. The evening’s highlights will include a feast and dance. During the meal, entertainment will be provided by strolling minstrels and the Perth County Pipe Band. Members of the local Society for Creative Anachronism will also be on hand to demonstrate jousting and medieval dancing. A 26-piece Bavarian band, Adelshofener Blasmusik, will pro­ vide the music for the dance that follows the feast. The event is designed as a warm-up for the 75th annual IPM, which Perth County will host on a sitejust southwest of Stratford. The IPM will officially open September 20 and run through September 24. 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