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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-06-15, Page 23originated the role. But then again one expects Feore to draw out every facet of a character. Funny thing also -- it's not something you think about when you think of Feore, but this guy can sing too. While this trio clearly took centre stage, there were no slouches in this production. Bruce Dow as Mr. Bumble and Widow Convey Mary Ellen Mahoney played their roles to full effect. Blythe Wilson gave a passionate performance as Nancy, also displaying some. powerhouse pipes along the way. Brad Rudy was appropriately hateful as Bill Sikes, even earning himself some rousing boos during curtain call. 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Tel.: 519-523-9381 Fax: 519-523-9828 Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 ,A"-- Sat & Sun Mat 2:00 025 raosws e www.movielinks.ca long distance?1 800-265-3438 Kids eat FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS Wing Night SATURDAY NIGHTS Prime Rib Special THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 15. 2006. PAGE 23 Entertainment & Leisure Theatre review Feore a gentler Fagin in Stratford's 'Oliver' Consider yourself at home From left: CoIm Fecre as Fagin and Scott Beaudin as The Artful Dodger welcome Tyler Pearse as Oliver to the gang. Oliver is playing at the Stratford Festival until the end of October. (David Ho photo) By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor While it may take a confident performer to- hold their own on stage with CoIm Feore, it takes an equally strong actor to appear on stage with children. Stratford Festival's production of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver, proves either can be done. Feore is remarkable as always in the role of Fagin, yet that amazing presence is in perfect balance with his group of boys. Special recognition has to be given, of course, to Tyler Pearse as Oliver and Scott Beaudin as the Artful Dodger. Suffice it to -say that the future of Stratford Festival is secure if the r .-riV114 e...ngagement Patty for J amie Mac2onald & 5-tish Veteti Saturday, June 1Th Clinton Arena (upstairs) -9:00 pm - 1:00 am Tickets: $5.00 Advance $6.00 At Door Contact: Todd MacDonald 523-4942 Drew Allen 523-4958 Steve Kennedy 482-7534 Lunch Provided Age of Majority Music by D.J. talent of these two is indicitive of today's young actors. Pearse.hasfhe face and voice of an angel, yet is able to convey the right mix of pride with endearing innocence. Beaudin has as much tun with the role of the charming Dodger as the part deserves. This reviewer just couldn't help smiling every time the youth was on stage. And if that kind of charisma isn't enough, this kid can sing and dance too,. The last time Feore was at Stratford in 2(X)2, he appeared in My Fair Lady. From the dapper Henry Higgins to the tattered. avaricious Fagin proves yet again the range of this actor. His Fagin is gentler, than Ron Moody', scho t'S•TV:::,;.:;,':•'!-' ..,, -.-,.,,.. :..:..,.,:.- ',..: uC & k: B k 2 oe • . r for Yanya _S'Itipp and . eta ig Willis Saturday, June 17 is at Elma Memorial ,' . Community Centre - Atwood ..-:.. k".• 8:30 pm - 1 am /' ..,.! Music by DJ '..! Age of majority )' $6 in advance, $8 at the door J,'• :.t Lunch is provided . .. For tickets call Mark i. • 887-6009 ':,=:';s,:-.. !s,: ,<S:.7-.1:.. NA: ,..:."..:4:-:.::?.:.:-:A.or The theme at of the Festival this year is family, and it plays uniquely in Oliver. From the orphan in the workhouse, to Fagin's hovel, to finding his wealthy grandfather. Oliver experiences familial connections on a variety of levels. Based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, the musical tells the story of a young orphan raised in a dismal Victorian workhouse. All he knows of his parents is that his mother died in childbirth. • Oliver is sold to an undertaker by the town beadle Mr. Bumble, after daring to ask for more food. From there he escapes and meets the hold ArtfUl Dodger who introduces him to Fagin and his gang of young pickpockets. Feeling part of something for the first time in his young life, Oliver is ,drawn into the pack. However, during his first foray into crime, he is discovered by the wealthy Mr. Brownlow who takes him home to care for him. Meanwhile Fagin worries that the boy might let the authorities know about their enterprise and tells his cruel accomplice Bill Sikes. The brute and his girlfriend, the gentle Nancy, steal Oliver back. Learning, however, that Brownlow could be Oliver's grandfather, Nancy boldly defies Sikes to try and give Oliver his family. The Brubachers of Ethel Restaurant & Bakery Real Home C ooking Try our Cinnamon Buns" Mon. - Fri. 7-6:30; Sat. 8-6:30, Sunday Closed 887-8659 Directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, Oliver moves swiftly and uses the Festival's thrust stage to his fullest advantage. The set design by Santo Loquasto takes you from the workhouse to a drawing.room convincingly and with minimal effort. The wood and steel evoke the Victorian era well, • The score has is a wonderful mix of songs that includes the hauntingly lovely Where Is "Love?, the ironic and bittersweet It's A Fine Life, some cheery fun. Consider Yourself' At Home and ribald humour, Om- Pah- Pah. The Festival's musicals seem to just keep getting better and better. It might. however. he difficult to top this one. Oliver runs at the Stratford. Festival until Oct. 29.