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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-10-11, Page 24• Page 24 Times -Advocate, October 11, 1995 Goldle Semple pnd Gary Relneke play the starring roles in Later Life, by A.R. Gurney which opened at the Grand Theatre in London on Friday night. Tanja Jacobs and John Jarvis bring a ' good dose of humor to this bittersweet comedy. Later life opens new season atLondon's Grand Theatre New artistic director Michael Shamata starting off well Heather Mir T -A staff LONDON - Later Life, a play by A.R. Gurney, breathes new life into the Grand as Artistic Director Mi- chael Shamata opens his first sea- son on mainstage at the theatre. Set on a terrace overlooking Bos- ton Harbor, two troubled souls are thrust together by well-meaning friend$, and explore the events which leads them to where they are today. The comedy about two peo- ple who in their later years recall the moment 30 years ago when their paths had crossed, was well received by the audience. Austin, (Gary Reinek) the con- su nmate Boston gentleman, strives to remember where he and Ruth, (Goldie Semple) first met. What he does not recall is the secret he re- vealed to Ruth many years ago on the island of Capri. As Austin tries to piece together what happened between the two so long ago, col- orfut guests from the party inside intrude on their progress. The central theme of the play, the risks of making a commitment later in life; is well developed through language. Ruth gleans what happi- ness she can from a life which has brought • more than her share of tragedy while Austin does nothing, waiting for something terrible to happen. Tanja Jacobs and John Jarvis play a rather unusual assortment of 10 characters. From a frenzied smoker to the slightly drunk businessman, Jarvis lights up the tragic evolving story as Ruth and Austin reveal their vulnerabilities. Later Life is'truly a 'slice of life' which will provide patrons with an entertaining evening. It runs with- out intermission which shortens the theatre -going experience, leaving plenty of the evening for other ac- tivities. The set, designed by John Thompson as well as costumes by Shawn Kerwin and •lighting. by Robert Thomson lend authenticity to the play without distracting from the dialogue. Later Life is one of three plays including The Cocktail Hour and The Dining Room which have made Gurney one of London's fa- vorite playwrights. , Hensall Legion hosts open house Liz Sangster HENSALL - At Carmel Pres- byterian Church, Rev. Dan Rou- shorne chose for his sermon, "Resolution and Absolution". The Sacrament of Holy Com- munion was observed. Joyce Pepper was organist for the min- istry of song. The session of Carmel Church will meet at 8 p.m. on October 4. The P.C.W. of Carmel Church will hold their fall hot lunch on October 24. For information on Youth Groups and communicant class please call Rev. Roushorne at 235-2784. Rev. Henry Annen conducted the service at Hensall United Church, this past Sunday. The children's story was "A Meal for God's People". Rev. Annen's message was "A Pinch of Salt, Please". Rev. Annen observed communion. The ushers were Dan Crerar and Daryl Preszca- tor. The greeters were Shirley and Russell Ferguson. Flowers were placed in the sanctuary in memory of George Beer. ' Bible Study will be October 17, 1:30 - 3 p.m., those wishing evening sessions contact Rev, Annen. Hensall Legion Sunday September 24, Hensall Legion and Ladies Auxiliary held an open house and dinner to an almost capacity crowd, to celebrate 50 years since the end of World War II. A special thank you goes to Frank Philips, of Seaforth, for the loan of many pictures, posters and uniforms for the display of memorabilia, which made an impressive ex- hibit. Also thank you to Linda Fir- man who designed the flyers. 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