Village Squire, 1976-08, Page 25ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA: The classic
love affair between the Roman general and
the Egyptian Queen. Continuing through
August 11(matinee),13,15,20,24,26,28,Sept.
3,5,8,12.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE: Robin Phillips'
acclaimed production returns for a second
consecutive year at the Festival, August
11,14(matinee),21.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: This
best -loved of Shakespeare's comedies fea-
tures glorious poetry and the acting talents of
Mia Anderson, Tom Kneebone and Jessica
Tandy, among others. Opens August 18.
Other performances on Aug. 22,25,28(matin-
ee),31,Sept.1(matinee) and evening perform-
ances),4,8(matinee).
ON THE AVON STAGE
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST:
Last year's comedy hit at the Third Stage is
given the full treatment this year at the Avon
with William Hutt "again as Lady Bracknell.
Performances on August 4(matinee),8(matin-
ee),13,17,18,(matinee and evening perfor-
mances),24,28(matinee),Sept.3,8,12(mati-
nee).
HAMLET:Shakespeare's compelling tragedy
in a production that has the Festival's Young
Company augmented by two Hamlets and two
Gertrudes, appearing in alternate perform-
ances. Playing August 4,6,10,11,14(matinee),
19, 21,22(matinee),25(matinee),29(matinee),
Sept.2,4,(matinee),7,11(matinee)
THE TEMPEST: A magical romance hailed
by many as the crowning achievement of
Shakespeare's life as a poet. Starring William
Hutt and Pat Galloway, performances are on
August 5,7,(matinee),12,15(matinee),21
(matinee),27,Sept.5(matinee),9. ,
EVE:This play contains a common theme, but
with a new twist. The protangonist searches
for her identity, but in this case she is a
65 -year-old woman who rejects her middle-
class values and embarks on a journey to
understand herself. Playing August 7,11
(matinee),14,20,26,28.
THREE SISTERS:This production of Chek-
hov's drama about the trials of 19th century
Russian life features a stellar cast, including
Pat Galloway, William Hutt, and Maggie
Smith.Opens Sept.1,other performances on
Sept.4,8(mati nee),10,11.
HURON COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE,GRAND
BEND
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES -a perennial
favourite by Don Harron and Norman
Campbell comes to the Playhouse for a
special two-week engagement. The story of
little orphan Anne is sure to please the whole
family.Playing August 11-14 and Sept 1-4.
CHARLEY'S AUNT -this farce by Britisher
Brandon Thomas concerns the confusion
resulting when Jack is forced to pose as
Charley's aunt. Playing August 18-21 and
25-28.
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a critically -acclaimed season. Mostly in
Clover, last,year's hit which has proven even
more popular this year, is playing August 9.
The Blood is Strong, a musical comedy about
the joys and heartbreaks of pioneer life, billed
as "first-rate theatre" by the London Free
Press, plays August 10 and 13. Shape, a
musical comedy offering an absorbing story
set in the 1932 olympics by Festival actor J im
Schaeffer, will finish the season with
performances on August 11,12, and 14.
TOM KNEEBONE AND DINAH CHRISTIE,
TOGETHER AGAIN:Two of Canada's best
and best known revue performers team up
again in a summer -long run at The Church
Restaurant, Stratford. The salute to such
people as Cole Porter and Noel Coward is
performed Tuesday through Sunday until
Sept. 26.
TWO SCORE AND MORE: Cabaret Theatre
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