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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-03-01, Page 34PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAUCH 1, 1989. Musical on hockey comes to Festival April The Blyth Festival will hold a special performance of the zany musical, “Thin Ice,” (produced by the Muskoka Festival) in April, for one night only. A cross between Spring Thaw and The Royal Canadian Air Face, Thin Ice by Jim Betts and Doug Ellis appears at Blyth Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 1, 1989 at 8 p.m. Canadian Press says Thin Ice, the hockey musical, is filled with hilarious jokes and “even those who hate hockey would enjoy the play, which not only pokes fun at Canada’s No. 4 sport but features Canada’s No. 2 past-time - CBC bashing”. All in all, “it’s a charmer of a musical”, says the Ottawa Citizen. Here’s the way the story goes ... The CBC plans to film a documen­ tary on the “greatest hockey fan today” - Mike, who becomes a trainer during the Canada-Russia playoffs. But he’s manipulated by Amanda, the head of CBC’s Seri­ ous Programming Department, who plans to destroy the game of hockey forever, so no more of her specials will be pre-empted by a playoff series. The zany musical features moments to warm your heart, memorable music, intrigue and unforgettable impersonations of Wayne Gretzky (he sings!), Danny Gallivan and Barbara Frum. At Molly’s Bar you’ll also meet a bunch of the regulars who are the kind of guys who are forever hollering “Canucks”!. Commissioned by CBC Radio in 1984, thousands of Canadians heard the broadcast in 1985 of this rollicking musical hockey fantasy, including Muskoka Festival’s Artistic Director, Michael Ayoub. Jim Betts and Doug Ellis adapted the script for the stage, filled it with zippy songs and spirited dance numbers and it drew sold-out crowds in 1987 and 1988 at the Muskoka Festival. The play also toured to Ottawa at the National Arts Centre. Jim Betts is presently working on a new show based on the life of Tom Thomson and his other writing credits include a number of successful musicals and a series of very popular adventure stories for Young People’s Theatre. Starring Jonathan Whittaker as Mike (the hockey fan) and Suzanne Bennett as Cate, the TV reporter, the crazy cast of characters of Thin Ice includes Sharon Dyer, Frank Ruffo, Elise Dewsberry, Shane McPherson, David Nairn, Ralph Small, Michael Pare, David Ross- ner and Shelly Hanson. You’ll laugh at songs like “Big Dumb Jock”, “Friday Night in Buffalo” and the Soviet hockey players’ “Why Do They Keep Inviting Us Theatre tickets prizes in library contest The Blyth Branch Library is celebrating March Break with an exciting contest for children. Child­ ren in grades 1 through 8, are eligible to enter. Belgrave Novices defeat Brussels Continued from page 26 of victory. On Saturday, Belgrave hosted Brussels and scored a 9-4 win. Brussels scored first but Jennifer Black tied the score for Belgrave just 31 seconds later. Tom Pfieffer scored from Jennifer Black to give Belgrave its first lead, then Jenni­ fer Black scored her second un­ assisted goal for Belgrave. Tom Pfieffer made it 4-1 before the first period ended with an assist from Jeremy Campbell. Jennifer Black completed her hat-trick 50 seconds into the second period when she scored from David McBurney. Brussels came back with one goal but David McBurney answered for Belgrave and Wayne Fenton scored iwo straight goals to widen the Belgrave lead. Brussels scored its fourth goal before David McBurney scored to wind up the scoring at 9-4. Ryan Cook played goal in the game to give Tom Pfieffer his first chance to play forward this year and he responded with two goals. Four lucky winners will receive a free ticket to Green Thumb Thea­ tre’s production of “Two Weeks Twice a Year” at the Blyth Memor­ ial Hall on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. This excellent play by Colin Thomas could be the highlight of children’s March Break. Children in grades 1 - 4 are invited to enter a drawing of their family at the library. Children in grades 5 to 8 should enter a poster illustrating what they like best about the library. Entries must be received at the Blyth Branch Library by library closing on Saturday, March 11. Winners will be announced at the library on Tuesday, March 14. Winners will pick up their tickets at the library. Entries will be display­ ed at the library during March Break. Sponsored by the Huron County Library and the Blyth Festival. PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA THURS., FRI., SAT. 5P.M.-12A.M. BLYTH INN EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 523-9381 I I a Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information HELD OVER FOR THE SECOND BIG WEEK I I 1 I I I I III I a Showtimes: Friday and Saturday at 7:00and 9:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday one show each evening at 8:00 p. m. Only their mother can tell them apart. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISID I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I Back?”. Thin Ice is directed by Michael Ayoub, designed by Myles Warren with choreography by Bar­ rie Woods, musical direction by Stephen Woodjetts and arrange­ ments by Andy Krehm. Thin Ice tickets are available now at the Blyth Festival Box Office: Adults $12 ($15 at the door) and Youth $9 ($10 at the door). For ticket information and reservations call (519) 523-9300/9225. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. PLAN TO ATTEND Blyth Figure Skating Carnival Friday March 3rd 7:30 P.M. Blyth Arena Special Guests: Kerrie Shepherd & Peter MacDonald DONATIONS AT DOOR WALTON AREA SPORTS CLUB PRESENTS THE WILBEES at the BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE, BRUSSELS Saturday, March 4/89 9 to 1 a.m. TICKETS $5.00 Age of majority required LADIES PLEASE BRING LUNCH 20th Anniversary! I The Huron Public Education System is getting ready to celebrate 20 years of Public Education under the Huron County Board of Education. Join Us: week of May 01 - Special Events at each school and Open House at the Education Centre, Clinton May 01 - Special Board Meeting, Education Centre, Clinton May 06 - Public Dance and Entertainment at the Seaforth and District Community Centre Dance Tickets S10.00 Call: Blyth P. S. Brussels P.S. East Wawanosh P.S. Grey Central P.S. Seaforth P.S. Walton P.S. F.E. 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