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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-09-18, Page 31STAG & DOE for Gail Neill and Greg Wheeler SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1996 Music by D.J. BMG Community Centre 9 ill 1 Lunch included Age of Majority $5.00 per person PENNY SALE at St. Paul's Anglican Parish Hall Clinton OPEN September 19: 10 am-6 pm 20: 10 am-9 pm 21:10 am-12 noon CLOSED SUNDAY September 23: 10 am - 6 pm 24: 10 am - 6 pm 25: 10 am - 6 pm 26: 10 am - 6 pm 27: 10 am - 9 pm 28: 10 am - 3 pm DRAW SATURDAY SEPT. 28 AT 3:00 P.M. "Help the Auxiliary to raise money for special hospital equipment." Kitty Wells The "Queen of Country Music" Direct From Nashville, Tennessee Sunday, Oct. 6, 1996 7 p.m. Memorial Hall BLYTH Tickets: $20 Advance $22 at the door Available at: Blyth Decor Shoppe - Blyth; Blyth Festival Office - Blyth; Goderich Entertainer - Goderich; Robin Hood Tours - Goderich; Redi Chef = Clinton; Enrie King's Music -Wingham CREDIT CARD ORDERS 1-800-465-7829 Kitty Wells Family Show with Johnny Wright & Bobby Wright and The Tennessee Mountain Boys Stag (Doe for JANICE McLEOD and DWIGHT HALLAHAN September 21, 1996 Blyth Arena Music by Sound Proof DJ Dance 9 to 1 Age of majority For tickets calf 523-9339 or 523-9672 ATIMEToKlIl • PARK THEATRE • :Mor GODERICH 524-7811 ENDS THURSDAY FRI. - THUR. SEPT. 20-26 8 PM ONLY NITELY RI NI R RU S S 0 . GOL RO. LOVE AMATEUR. TIN CIS FROM THE CREATOR OF 'ISULL DURIWAND 'WHITE MIN CANT JUMP 111(5DATS • (147,;1"."44.4.7.16.1^ LONG DISTANCE? CALL I-800-255-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO LISTOWEL Dolby Surround Sound Stereo STARTS FRIDAY Sept. 20 - 26 7 p.m. COURAGE UNDER FIRE Meg Ryan, Denzel Washington (AA) Not recommended for children coarse language, violence 9:15 p.m. CHAIN REACTION Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman (AA) THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 31 . E ntertainment Fest. plans special events Plotting demise Douglas Rain as Shylock, in Stratford Festival's The Merchant of Venice, plans the destruction and death of his hated, fellow merchant, Antonio. Avon's 'Merchant' solid Theatre review By Janice Becker A classic tale by William Shake- speare, involving murderous inten- tions, conniving thoughts, decep- tion, bigotry and humour, Stratford Festival's production of The Mer- chant of Venice showcases strong performances from its large cast. The story of a young man's' request for "dating" money, pushes his friend into a precarious position with a life-long enemy turned loan shark. When Antonio (portrayed by Roland Hewgill) secures a loan from rival merchant Shylock (Dou- glas Rain) on behalf of his young friend, Bassanio (Paul Haddad, an alumni of the Blyth stage in A Field of Flowers and Firefly). Shylock quickly ceases the opportunity for revenge. The loan agreement states that if the monies are not repaid in 90 days, Shylock has the right, to extract a pound of flesh from Anto- nio, who agrees to the deal because of his certainty one of his many merchant ships will return to har- bour long before the deadline. Probably the best scene of the production is played out, in court, when Antonio's ships sink, the loan is past due and Shylock refuses any payment other than his "pound of flesh." A very strong, vindictive and cold-hearted portrayal of Shylock, particularly in this scene, is given by Rain. Throughout the story it is evident Shylock loves his money and jewels even more than human life or for that matter, his daughter, who has run off with an unsatisfac- tory suitor (in his eyes). This greed and one-mindedness is brought to life in Rain's unyielding and frosty performances. An equally adept performance is Hewgill's'portrayal of Antonio. His character possesses a diametrical personality to that of Shylock, will- ing .,to give everything for a friend, including his life. Even in the moments before his presumed death as the result of Shylock's "pound of flesh", Antonio urges the judgement to be made and the ver- dict rendered. The catalyst to this entire plot is Bassanio's need for money to impress the fair Portia, portrayed by Susan Coyne.. Coyne is wonderful in her obvi- ous disgust of the numerous suitors who have come to woo the her with her vast fortune. That disgust arises from the fact that her father stipu- lated in his will that an appropriate suitor could not be chosen or dis- carded by Portia herself, but only through the answering of a riddle.- Hilarity is played out as the arro- gant and pompous try to claim her fortune if not her heart. It is Bassanio's true love and humility which eventually succeed in the quest. This second story adds humour The 1996 summer season at the Blyth Festival ended Sept. 7 with its final performance of the hit Barndance Live!, and already the Festival is busy preparing its line- up of special fall and winter fundraising events. Kicking off the fall/winter season is Don .Harron (aka Charlie Farquharson) and his wife Catherine McKinnon with the Diane Leah Trio. These perennial Blyth favourites will present an evening of laughter and music on Saturday, Sept. 28. Prior to their performance, there will also be a dinner and fashion show. New Friends, Old Friends will entertain area students with two performances per day from Oct. 21 to 26. This show will use music, actors, puppets and laughter to present three stories set in South- western Ontario featuring Tractor Dan, Ralph & Fiona, and the Amazing Adventures of Emily. Like last year's show, Let's do Munsch, this is sure to be a hit with the younger crowd. The Festival's Gala Auction will be held at the Blyth Community Centre Nov. 9. This popular event is held every other year and features agourmet dinner and live auction with a wonderful assort- ment of unique products and services. Those attending can get great deals by bidding on every- thing from trips and theatre packages to handmade crafts, tasty treats and autographed books, art work and CDs. There will be two special events at the Festival in December. Due to popular demand, the mystery dinner/theatre package, Come Back to the Gym Mary Lou, Mary Lou returns Dec. 6 and 7. This event features 50s-theme food, fun and music. The following week, the Ontario Ballet Theatre will present three performances of The Nutcracker on the Blyth stage, including an evening performance Dec. 10 and CAPITOL THEATRE 291-3070 All Seats $4.25 matinee and evening performances Dec. 11. The fall/winter events are spon- sored by Ideal Supply, Algonquin Brewery and CFPL Radio 98. For tickets or further information about any of these special events, call the Blyth Festival Box Office at (519) 523-9300 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket outlets are also located an Goderich, Listowel, Wingham and Clinton. family of RAYMOND AND ANN HOGG Invites you to Join the celebration at Teeswater Community Centre Sept. 21 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Best Wishes Only and lightness to the serious fate which may befall Antonio. The Merchant of Venice is a very well-performed, almost flawless production of one of Shakespeare's best. To witness the defeat of Shylock and salvation of Antonio, through cunning wit, The Merchant runs through Nov. 3, Stratford's Avon Theatre.