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The Rural Voice, 1978-06, Page 39BLYIH SUMMER FESTWAL P rinted rain the help of the Samuel eno 5aidya Bronrmen Family Foundation Blyth Summer Festival B lyth Memorial Hall Box 291 Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1HO 15191523-9300 PLAYS The Huron Tiger Tiger Dunlop. the outrageously eccentric founder of the town o1 Goderlch, Is the boister- ous hero of th15 rough and tumble saga of the wild days of the Canada Company and the settlement zf Ontario. Botha literary gentleman and a be"., woods brawler, Dunlop Is the stuff legends are made of. Peter Colley, o1 London, Onlac io, author of "The Donnellys", brings the legend to 111e in this often hilarious play about the gigantic Scol of fiery temperment and blazing wit. After opening up the wilderness, Dunlop became the champion of the settlers and fought for their rights In the rip roaring election campaigns of pioneer politics. The whole family will enloy,ihe story of the stormy career that made him ohe of the most colourful M.P.;s in Canadian history — known through- out the Dominion as the Huron Tiger. His Own Boss Keith RoulstOn, the author of "The Shortest Distance Between Two Points" that had last season's audiences rolling in the aisles, has sharpened his pen again to poke fun at the bibles of our society. This time bureaucracy, human nature and polities combine to prevent a man from minding his Own small business. An assembly line worker, who thinks his dear- est dream has come true when he Inherits his uncle's cheese factory and secretary, Is the hero / victim of this very tunny and all too life- like satire. The entire family will be laughing Irom beginning ti surprise ending. The School Show Ted Johns, whose memorable performances In "He Won't Come In From The Barn" end "The Farm Show" delighted Western Ontario audiences, has written and Is performing • humorous and provocative show about what Is happening In our schoolsThehopes and fears o1 modern educators, and the concerns o1 the public are explored In an understanding and amusing look at the problems that produced the Great Teschere Strike of '78 Who 'dun' 11? Is there a vIlll•n? Ted, • native o1 this region, spins • heart stirring, side splitting tale that provides Insight Into this Important Issue. Every member of the family (and who has the Strike not touched?) will enjoy "The School Show". Gwendollns Gwendol lne by James Nichol, Is the enchanting story o1 a very special and gentle woman, who lives in a world of her own creation Her strange and innocent beauty fascinates those who come In contact with her, arousing love and Jealousy among her neighbours In the small town of Kinglorks The Intrusion of a stranger who threatens to lake Gwendollne from a sensitive, young admirer outrages the community and disrupts the normally well ordered lives Of the townspeople. This poignant drama explores the conflict between innocence. righteousness and guilt, revolving around an entrancing heroine you'll long remember The Mystery Show? No, not a detective thriller but a play that is a mystery 10 Us The artistic stall at the Blyth Summer Festival are still searching for clues that will lead us to the perfect play to end our fourth season The elusive and hopefully hilarious show will be discovered and revealed by July 7th Once caught, it will be firmly chained l0 open On August 23 and also held for public viewing the week of August 2810 September 2 Adults Senior Citizens Children under 14 53.75 s3.j5 82.50 Three Ways to Sere on Tickets 1 Early Season Discount For the first two weeks 01 the season a special discount is being offered Come early (July 7 to 221 and you will pay only Adults 53.50 Senior Citizens 52.90 //////������Subscrlptlon Prices — You Save Even JMoret Outliers 4000 for lour admissions to the theatre for any performance throughout the season will be sold until July 7 These vouchers must be exchanged for tickets through the box office Or ticket outlet In advance of the performance Of your choice. Adults Senior Citizens Children 512.00153.00 per ticket) 510.00 (52.50 per ticket) S11.00 152.00 per ticket) Group Discounts jGroups of Twenty or more are eligible for discounts throughout the season For a further information contact the box office. THE RURAL VOICE/JUNE 1978. PG. 39.