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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-02-13, Page 9Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 13, 1985—Page 9 M Farm Show returns to Huron for townships i5Othbirthday. GODERICH TWP. - Back in 1972, area residents got their first taste of original Canadian theatre. The Farm Show, a pro- duction of Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille thrilled local audiences. Part of the play's local appeal was the script, developed from first hand conversa- tion with the farm folk who lived along the Maitland and the. 16th concessions of Goderich Township. The Farm Show brought to the theatre the story of rural life in southwestern Ontario. Staged in a local barn, the production told about life in Goderich Township through songs and poems, skits and monologues. It featured a cast of six, including Janet Amos, Anne Anglin, David Fox, Fina Mac- Donell, Miles Potter and Alan Jones and was directed by Paul Thompson. That young cast has gone on to become some ,of the most well known names in Canadian theatre today, particularly with their work, through the Blyth Festival. As well, the play went onto earn national recognition. It was performed at the Strat- ford Shakespearean Festival and played at the International Art Centre in Ottawa. The " Farm Show was performed for a season in Toronto and was toured in Saskat- chewan and Manitoba. In 1976 it played in Vancouver, then went overseas, for a five week debut in England and Wales. Canadian poet Michael Ondaatje took the script, developed it into a film and won the Governor General's Award for his inter- pretation. A film version of the play was also featured on CBC -TV and TV -Ontario also THEATRE filmed the play for use in the school system. Coach House Press in Toronto printed copies of the play for study in Ontario schools. The Petrolia Opera House opened because of The Farm Show and the play also began what is today known as the critically ac- claimed Blyth Festival. The play was a role model for the evolu- tion of Canadian talent. It tapped a new source of creativity and helpeddevelop. more Canadian plays. From the old Bird farm in Goderich Township, to some of the nation's greatest stages, The Farm Show has enjoyed a decade of success and recognition. From July 11 to 19, The Farm Show will be returning to its roots - Goderich Township, for special performances, to be held in con- junction with the township's 150th birthday. Original cast members are • working together to assemble the play that began along the banks of the Maitland River. The Goderich Township Shed will be the stage for The Farm Show andperformances will be held at:2 and 8 p.m. , Tickets are available at Campbell's Men's Wear in Clinton, Phil Main Hardware in Goderich and the Blyth Festival. For more information, call Gordon Lobb and (519)482- 7144. Pianist gives benefit performance The Blyth Festival welcomes Anne McLean who will be giving a benefit performance on Tuesday, Feburary 19 at 8.00 p.m. The program, consisting of" works by Handel, Scarlatti, Haydn, Brahms and Canadian composer Barbara Pentland, is certain to delight musical enthusiasts. A resident of London, Ontario, Anne McLean studied piano at the University of Calgary. She received scholarships to continue her education in both Salzburg and Geneva under the guidance of Carlos Zeechi and Eduardo Vercelli. During this period she performed concerts in many parts of the Switzerland, France and Austria. Since returning to Canada, she has resumed her career as a soloist, teacher and adjudicator. She has given many recitals in -western Canada and has broadcast on CBC radio. At present, she is completing her doctorate in musical arts at the .University of British Columbia. Anne McLean's performance of work by Handel and Scarlatti is a particularly apt way to begin 1985 on the Blyth stage since this year marks the tricentenary of their births. To help celebrate, the Festival has set special prices for this benefit: $3.00 per adult, $5.00 per family and only $1.00 for music students. In the event of snow, a storm date has been set for Friday, February 22 at 8.00 p.m. For ticket information call the Blyth Festival at 523-9300 or the Blyth Saga at 523-4345. Sacred theme for Festival Singers concert. In response to the popular theme of last March's concert, the Blyth Festival Singers will again present a concert of sacred music in the third performance of their '84-85. season. Choosing a religious setting for this concert, the Singers will . perform two concerts at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, at Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. The choir will present music by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and John Rutter. Included in the repertoire will be spirituals and gospel tunes, as well as two hymn sings for participation with the audience. The Festival 'Singers are pleased to have as their guest soloists Michelle Braine and Randall Rehkopf. They are currently soloists with the well known Listowel, District Secondary School Senior Chorus. Come and Worship in the musical sense with the' Blyth Festival Singers. Tickets are available at $4.00 and $1.50 from choir members, the Blyth Saga (523-4331) and the Blyth Festival Box Office (523-9300). Phone 357.1630 for 24 hour movie information FRIDAY TO TH URSDA Y FEBRUARY 15TH TO 21ST SHOW TIMES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY at 7:00 AND 9:00 P.M. SUNDAY TO THURSDAY at 8:00 P.M. ONLY J�1 FLOWERS FOR TODAY " GIFTS FOREVER 166 THE SOUA�REECODE RI H 524-A761 Evenings and Sundays phone i29-7253. 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