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BLYIH
SUMMER
FEST1VAL
Ponied won Inc help of the Sam ..1•1 and Saldyl Bronlman
Family FoundsUon
B19111 Summer Festival
Blyth Memorial Hall
Box 291
Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1HO
15191523-9300
PLAYS
The Huron Tiger
Tiger Dunlop. the outrageously eccentric
founder of the town of Goderlch, is the bolsler-
Ous hero of this rough and tumble saga Of the
wild days of the Canada Company and the
settlement of Ontario Both a literary gentleman
and a back woods brawler, Dunlop is the stuff
legends are made of Peter Ca�bey, of London.
Ontario, author of "The Donnellys". brings the
legend to life in this often hdarlous play about
the gigantic Scot of fiery temperment and
blazing wit After opening up the wilderness,
Dunlop became the champion of the settlers
and fought for their rights In the rip roaring '
election campaigns of pioneer politics. The
whole family will enjoy the Story of the stormy
career that made him one of the most colourful
M P 's in Canadian history — known through-
out the Dominion as the Huron Tiger
His Own Boss
Keith RoulstOn. the author of "The Shortest
Distance Between Two Points" That had Iasi
season's audiences rolling In the aisles, has
sharpened his pen a9an t0 poke fun at the
foibles of our society This time bureaucracy,
human nature and politics combine to prevent
a man Irom minding his own small business
An assembly line worker. who thinks his dear-
est dream has come true when he inherits his
uncle's cheese factory and secretary. is the
hero , victim of this very funny and all too life-
like satire. The entire family will be laughing
from beginning to surprise ending
The School Show
Ted Johns, whose memorable performances in
"He Won't Come In From The Barn" and "The
Farm Show" delighted Western Ontario
audiences. has written and i5 performing a •
humorous and provocative show about what is
happening In our schools The hopes and fears
01 modern educators. and 1110 Concerns of the
public are explored In an understanding and
amusing look at the problems that produced
the Great Teachers Strike of '78 Who 'dun 11?
Is there a WjIlan? Ted, a native Of this reg.On.
spina a heart stirring. side splitting tale that
provides insight Into this Important issue.
Every member 01 the family (and who has the
Strike not touched?) will enjoy "The School
Show".
Gwendollne
Gwendobne byJames Nichol, is Iheencnantmg
story of a very special and gentle woman. who
11003 In a world of her own creation. Her strange
and Innocent beauty fascinates those who
come in contact with her. arousing love and
jealousy among her neighbours in the small
town of Kinglorks. The intrusion of a stranger
who threatens t0 take GwendoIlne from a
sensitive. young admirer outrages the
Community and disrupts the normally well
ordered lives of the townspeople This
poignant drama explores the conflict between
Innocence, righteousness and guilt, revolving
around an entrancing heroine you'll long
remember
The Mystery Show?
No, nota detective thriller but a play Inat is a
mystery t0 US The artistic slat) at the Blyth
Summer Festival are 51it1 searching for clues
that will lead u5 to the perfect play t0 end our
fourth season The elusive and hopefully
hilarious show will be diSCovered and revealed
by July 7th Once caught. 11 will be firmly
chamedrto open on August 23 and also held for
public viewing the week 01 August 28 to
September 2
Adults
Senior Citizens
Children under 14
13.75
13.25
52.50
Three Ways to Save on Tickets
1 Early Season Discount
For the lirst two weeks of the season a
special discount is being offered Come
early )J019 7 to 22) and you will pay only
Adults 13.50
Senior Citizens 12.10
Subscrlpllon Prices — You Sane Even
More!
NouChers good for lour admissions to the
theatre for any performance throughout
the season will be sold until July 7 These
vouchers must be exchanged for tickets
Through the box 0l lice or ticket outlet In
advance of the performance of your choice.
Adults S12.00 43.00 per ticket)
Senior Citizens 110.00112.50 per ticket)
Children 15.00(52.00 per ticket)
Group Discounts •
Groups oftwenty or more are eligible for
discounts throughout the season For
Iurth information contact the box office
VILLAGE SQUIRE/MAY 1978. PG. 7.
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