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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-11-22, Page 26THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1989. PAGE 27. Entertainment Theatre review Reviewer says Glenn Bennett show a sure bet BY JASON GROPP “He sings? This is going to be boring.” My brother didn’t really expect much from the performance of Montreal-born Glenn Bennett held at Blyth Memorial Hall this past Saturday. “I hate singing.” “I’ll bet you a dollar he can make you laugh,” I said. “Yeah right,” the skeptic re plied. The crowd was restless as they waited for the show to begin. There seemed to be almost as many anxious parents as there were children. Finally the lights dimm ed, spectators quickly settled into Kaleidoscope promises afternoon of fun One of Canada’s finest theatre ensembles. Kaleidoscope Story Theatre, brings an infectious blend of narrative skill, music and spon taneity with their story theatre performance at Blyth Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. Direct from British Columbia, this exciting group offers an after noon of fun-filled stories taken primarily from fables, folktales, fairy tales and legends. Their stories are designed for audiences of all ages, providing hand-clapp ing music and improvisational hil arity. Created in 1981, Kaleidoscope Troupe makes laughter a business The Second City National Tour ing Company will be bringing their delightfully wacky, wicked and off-beat sense of humour to the theatre in their debut appearance at Blyth Memorial Hall. Laughter will be the first order of business on December 9, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. as these consummate comedians act their way through some of Second City’s most popular skits. Already the show in Blyth is almost sold out because of the popularity of this zany and energe tic bunch of comedians. Second City originated in Chica go in 1959, with a Toronto venue opening in 1973 and the formation of the Second City National Touring Company in 1976. Among their illustrious alumni are such comedy stars as the Belushi brothers, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Can dy, Andrea Martin and Dave Thomas just to name a few. All of these wonderful comedians have gone on to successful careers on stage and screen. The Second City troupe special izes in improvisition and offers the audience a chance to double as HOT LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE THURS.N0V.23 11:30A.M.-1P.M. $5.00 per person preschoolers f re Everyone Welcome! ATTHE BRUSSELS UNITEDCHURCH KINGST. Sponsored by the United Church Women their seats and the performance began. Bennett’s supporting band, con sisting of Doug Balfour on key boards, Peter Brennan on guitar, Larry Smith on bass and Joe Vaughn on drums walked to their instruments and began the show with a mysterious “In the beginn ing...” introduction. They then launched into a beat-filled, toe tapping rock song and Bennett ran onto the stage, dancing from one corner to the other. The rest of the performance was releated to that theme song, “Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something”. Bennett began performing in the Story Theatre Company has quickly established itself as one of North America’s leading touring ensem bles for children. From the Yukon, through British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Kaleidoscope Story Theatre has delighted both school and commun ity audiences with its theatrical skill and charm. Since 1984, the Company has also toured the United States, capturing popular and critical acclaim in New York City, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, Virginia and Florida. Aud iences of children and adults alike have been enthralled by the sheer energy, imagination and enthusi- comedy writers. The Second City gang takes suggestions from the audience on anything from music, current affairs to local events and transforms them to “on the spot productions”, usually with unex pected and hilarious results. Noth ing is sacred to these creators of laughter as they entertain, tease and amuse their audiences. Pre rehearsed comic sketches round out the evening of entertainment by the National Touring Company. Second City marks the final performance in the Blyth Festival of Entertainment series this year. Only a few tickets remain for the PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA THURS., FRI., SAT. 5P.M.-12A.M. BLYTH INN EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 523-9381 Tickets S6.00 each BOX OFFICE [519] 523-9300/9225 Discovq m 1 A Christmas Quality. Selection. Service and Price first grade and now has his own show, Kaleidoscope Concert on the Disney Channel. The main focus of his show is audience participation. The theme of “Don’t Just Sit There” was extended to the crowd and not just to Bennett. The whole performance was jammed-full of body motions. Hand waving, clapp ing and hip swinging were riddled throughout. When the crowd stamped their feet, you could feel the whole building shaking. Even the dads in the crowd were having fun. There was plenty of singing along to get involved in as well. The youngsters all loved following asm that these players bring to the stage. Treat yourself and the whole family to a performance not soon to be forgotten. On sale now, just in time for Christmas are series tickets to the Spring Festival of Entertainment for children at Blyth Memorial Hall. Included in this exciting line-up are the gymnastic and humorous mime troupe from Hali fax, Jest In Time (March 17, 1990); the comical antics of the Potato People presented by Theatre Be yond Words (April 2, 1990); and Deborah Dunleavy’s popular new show, Talking on the Telephone (May 12, 1990). All three events for But they didn’t know Joe. Gross BLYTH FESTIVAL No one thought a rebel like Joe Slovak would make it through medical school. I 1 I 1 I 1 I I I •Anatomy K h’s the toughest course in medical school. KALEIDOSCOPE STORY THEATRE BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL CHILDREN’S SERIES presents •Exciting theatre for kids Second City performance at Blyth Memorial Hall. Tickets are now on sale at the Blyth Festival Box Office for their spring series of entertain ing events for 1990 at Blyth Memorial Hall. Saturday, Dec. 2n<* - 2pm along with the “wooh woohs” and the “shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo-wops’’ and repeating the “meows” and the “bow wows.” The songs were about “kids’ things” like eating Brussels Sprouts and growing up. The children and their parents learned how to wake up a sleeping dog and how to do the “hand jive”. Bennett’s energetic performance ended as it had begun with the song “Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something” and when it ended and the crowd rushed to buy the cassettes and albums that were being sold. It was a wonderful concert and we should hope that Glenn Bennett only $12. New subscribers and current subscribers can pick up their tickets at the Blyth Festival Box Office. Tickets are still available for Kaleidoscope Story Theatre’s per formance at Blyth Memorial Hall on December 2, this final show in _ the Festival of Entertainment child ren’s series. Li YCDtfW TBUMTBZl! Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information Playing from Friday to Thursday, November 24 to 30 Showtimes: Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9p.m. Sunday to Thursday One show each evening at 8 p. m. can return to Blyth again. Oh, and 1 won the bet, too. Seaforth Seahawks YEAR’S EVE DANCE SUNDAY, DEC. 31 at Seaforth & District Community Centres BUFFET DINNER 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. DANCING 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. ®40.00 per person includes buffet, dancing & refreshments Tickets available from Seaforth Arena Only Age of Majority Only Absolutely No Minors Bus service available for more information call Kevin Varley 527-1876 1 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I I 1 I