The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1983-11-16, Page 21CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1983—PAGE 21 A sdi ti lanni The 1984 Stratford Festival season pro- mises an exciting and varied array of the finest classical and lyric theatre. On the Festival stage audiences will see: A Mid- summer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Love's Labour's Lost and Tartuffe are revivals from the cur- rent season. At the Avon Theatre will be three Gilbert and Sullivan operettas: A revival of the smash hits The Mikado and The Gondoliers and a new production of Iolanthe. At the Third Stage: Henry IV, (Part 1), is the first of two Young Company produc- tions. Another drama presentation, a small cast show featuring the Company's senior actors, will complete the Third Stage pro- gramxning. A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by John Hirsch and designed by Desmond Heeley will open the 1984 season. Current company members who have been offered parts in the production include: Brian Bed- ford as Bottom, Patricia Conolly as Titania, Nicholas Pennell as Oberon, Rosemary Dunsmore as Helena and Diego Matamoros as Puck. Romeo and Juliet follows next on the Festival stage though no further details are available at this time. Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester has been offered the role of Queen of the g and casti Fairies in Iolanthe (an operetta offering a delectable combination -of fairy magic and political satire). Miss Forrester recently worked with director -choreographer Briar► Macdonald on a production of Cendrillon at the New York City Opera. Iolanthe will be the third production to be seen opening week. Michael Langham's highly acclaimed production of Love's Labour's Lost will be re -mounted on the Festival stage with John Neville creating the role of Don Armado and tentatively, Garrick Hagon as the King of Navarre. It is expected that Maria Ricossa will return as the Princess of France, Joseph Ziegler as Berowne, Colm Feore as Longaville and Diego Matamoros as Nathaniel. Torquil Campbell, the talented young son of Festival stalwart Douglas Campbell, has been asked to play Moth. Love's Labour's Lost will be the final pro- duction of opening week. In early August, Festival newcomer Mark Lamos will direct The Merchant of Venice on the Festival stage. In The Merchant of Venice John Neville will play Shylock, Domini Blythe has been offered the role of Portia, and Rosemary Dunsmore the role of Nerissa. Currently Artistic Director of the Hart- �yi g for Festival in 1984 ford Stage Company, Mr. Lamos is a graduate off the Juilliard School in New York and has worked closely with Michael Lan A revival of Tartuffe with Brian Bedford in the title role and Douglas Campbell as Orgon will be re -mounted on the Festival stage, directed by John Hirsch. In addition to the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, one or two drama productions may be staged at the Avon Theatre, as autumn late -season openers. At the Third Stage, Michael Langham will acain lead the Young Company and will direct Henry IV. (Part f). Douglas Camp- bell will join the Third Stage as a senior member of the Company and play the role of Falstaff. Although the 1983 season ended on Oc- tober 22, activity backstage is still ongoing. This week, As You Like It is being taped on the Festival satge by the CBC for broadcast later in the year. Director John Hirsch will oversee the production with CBC Director Herb Roland and Producer Sarn Levene. The Gondoliers will be taped November 2-11 in CBC's Studio 7 in Toronto. Gingerbread house workshop VANASTRA - Have you ever wondered how the wicked witch from Hansel and Gretal ever created her delectable Ginger- bread House? Or the anticipation Hansel and Gretal must have felt while munching on the sweets decorating the witch's house? Well, fairy tales can come true. We're not trying to turn you into a wicked witch, but you can design and create your own Ginger- bread House, (miniature size, of course ). For two days (two hours each day) you will receive instruction on preparing your base mai-lr'rt pattern pier.. hokinv prrne' I pieces, and assembling and decorating your own house. A complete miniature Ginger- bread House and other items perfect for your family's Christmas or as gifts for friends will be the magic of this Christmas. The workshop will take place November 29 and December 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. The cost of $20.00 will include instruction, pattern and recipe booklet and materials. Start the holi- day spirit by pre -registering by calling 482- 3544. The Johnston sisters sang for a full house audience at the Goderich Township Cum- munity Centre on Nov. 10 when the local WI presented their annual variety show. ( Shelley McPhee photo ) After Five Club to hold first annual fall fair On Tuesday, November 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Goderich and District After Five Club will hold a Country Fair Dessert and Coffee at the Candlelight Restaurant in Goderich. During the "special feature" time, everyone will have an opportunity to pur- chase Christmas items, crafts, candy and baked goods, and preserves. Anyone wishing to donate same, may drop off their pre -priced items at any of the executive members' homes, or, at the Candlelight Restaurant on Tuesday afternoon or early Tuesday evening (November 22). Bonnie Dunn will be providing music for the evening. Bonnie is a well-known musi- cian in the Goderich area. The special speaker, Mrs. Carol Kent from Port Atir4n ''1 etitrafi; `*i11 hespeottz. ing to three Christian Women's Clubs in the area in November. Carol is a former speech and drama teacher and former director of an Alter- native Education Program for pregnant teenagers. She holds her B.S. in Speech Londesboro Lions MEN'S EUCHRE Londesboro Community Hall November 25, 3 pm Sharp '6.00 per team '250.00 in 2la ers prizes and draws p Y Must be 19 years old Advance tickets only Contact Art Airdrie 523-4462 ' OPEN RECEPTION The family of HARRY & DOROTHY TIDESWELL Invite Friends and Relatives To Help Celebrate Their parents 35th Wedding Anniversary SATURDAY NOV. 26 - 9 p.m. SALTFORD VALLEY HALL Enjoy an Evening of Dancing and Lunch. Special invitation to Eastern Star and Rebekah friends. Rest wishes only please. Happy Birthday Cathy! , Education and her M.A. in Communication Arts. In 1978 and 1979, Mrs. Kent was selected to appear in "Outstanding Young Women of America". Presently, she is an area representative for Christian Women's Clubs. You are in store for a special evening on November 22. Come early and browse at the "Country Fair" and bring a friend - she'll be glad you did! Reservations and cancella- tions are essential: phone 524-9309, 482-7973. Vanastra and District Lioness Club ANNUAL CHR1STMASJ BAZAAR THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19 10 AM -2 PM At the Vanastra Recreation Centre ADULTS: 50` CHILDREN: 25` PROCEEDS TO THE LADY DIANA NURSERY HAPPY 25th ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Love: Barry, Lynn & Nancy DANCE FOR KEITH & PAT GOOD Friday, November 18, 9-1 Sa l tford EVERYONE WELCOME Clinton & District Junior Farmers DANCE at the Goderich Township Community Centre —HOLMESVILLE— FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8:30 PM -1:00 AM MUSIC BY DISC JOCKEY "Party Sounds" NET BLUE JEANS ADMISSION eV ADE OF MAJORITY CARD OR JUNIOR FARMER CARD • • —LUNCH PROVIDED— Now is the time to save on some of the most beautiful draperies money can buy. Vertical 2Liconh;nuecL.'4cr/ci V0il SLeeri _Jrirt Ju[[ FINISHED FOOT Egg Shell White only Perhaps nothing identifies quality draperies as quickly as French Rolled Pleats. It takes more time to make them, but the reward is a better -looking product for years to come. All Universal pleats are French Rolled. 30%o// fa1n 48„ aLrici ASSORTED Semi -Sheer erten 9 9 JriPJe jut FINISHED FOOT — Labour Included Dollar for dollar, no other purchase can do as much for your home - inside and out - as quality custom-made draperies. At Universal we not only make them well, we make them affordable, too. We still take the time to do things right. And because we do, we've grown to become the largest retailer of draperies in this part of the province. 14 Day Delivery --Shop at Home—Free In -Home Consultation (no obligation)—Satisfaction Guaranteed RAPE A DIVISION OF DRAPE -IT INC. I Telephone Toll-Fr.ze from Area 519 1®Q0®265-8800