theatre guide 2011
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Theatreon Ontario’s West Coast
There is nothing like live theatre – the experienceofaliveperformancecanonlyhappenonceinalifetime. Eachtimeyouseeaplay it’syourexperienceforever.SummermeansthebestinlivetheatrefromCanada’sStoryteller, theBlythFestival to theHuronCountry Playhouse, along with The Livery and theTownHallHeritageTheatretoo.Thesummertheatreseason begins in June each year and runs to earlySeptemberandeachtheatresetsthestageforyourentertainment. Samplesummertheatreat itsbest:sparkyourimaginationandrechargeyourspiritwithlively, intriguing and entertaining theatre in HuronCounty.
Blyth Festival iscelebratingits37thyearofcreatingand presenting Canadian theatre at its best. Overthe years this charming theatre and skilled writers,actors and directors have created more than 106worldpremieres,withmanyoftheseplaystravellingtotheatresallovertheworld.
Huron Country Playhouse isapartoftheDraytonEntertainmentgroupoftheatreslocatedthroughoutsouthwestern Ontario. The lovely setting for thePlayhouse adds a special note to attending thistheatre, whether it’s a musical or contemporarycomedy.
The Livery theatre isanacousticalgem, renownedfor intimate concerts and home to the GoderichLittleTheatrecompanyofpassionatetheatrefolksinthearea.
The Town Hall Heritage Theatre, in Wingham,provides a wonderful array of concerts andcelebrationsofmusicfromcountrytocontemporary,withlivelyfiddleandstepdancingeventstoo.Othertheatre events and celebrations are listed on thewebpageswithcontact informationandboxofficedetails:www.ontarioswestcoast.ca
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THEATRE - BLYTH FESTIVAL
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Alex Mustakas Artistic Director
40th Anniversary
Season
2011SEA
SON
Huron Country Playhouse
HAIRSPRAY The Broadway Musical June 8 - July 2 Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas MeehanMusic by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
BLOOD BROTHERS A Musical July 6 - July 23Book, Music & Lyrics by Willy Russell
GUYS AND DOLLSA Musical Fable of Broadway Aug 17 - Sept 3Based on Story & Characters of Damon RunyonMusic & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Big Business Musical July 27 - Aug 13Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie GilbertMusic & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Based upon the book by Shepherd Mead
NEW PLAYHOUSE II OPENS THIS SUMMER!
BLUE SUEDE SHOES: MEMORIES OF THE KINGA Salute to Elvis Presley Aug 7 - Sept 3Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart
HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVESA Delicious Comedy July 13 - July 23By Alan Ayckbourn
ITALIAN FUNERALS & OTHER FESTIVE OCCASIONSA Life-Affirming Comedy July 27 - Aug 6By John Miranda Developed by Scott Reiniger
519-238-6000 huroncountryplayhouse.com
THEATRE - HURON COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE
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THEATRE - THE LIVERY
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Who is WHT? The Wingham Heritage Theatre’s (WHT) mission is to be a presenter recognized for high
quality live performance experiences for all ages.
Our vision is to be vital to and an intrinsic
part of the Community.
Dan Monroe Photo
Dan Monroe Photo
How we carry out our mission and our vision:
Top notch Country Artists
including Bill Anderson, The Larry Mercey Trio, Terry Sumsion, Randy Satchell and
Naomi Bristow.
Vintage Rock and Roll with artists such as Bill Culp and
The Memphis Cats.
Family Entertainment Special family oriented entertainment for
Family Day, Themed March Break and Summer Camps for
children from Grades 3-8
Outstanding area groups On Q, The Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz Band,
The Mount Forest Harmonaires, and The Black Family to name just a few.
Community Service
WHT is proud to be the home of the Almost Famous Players who recently
received a Trillium Grant allowing them to take their show on the road.
The Annual Fall Fashion Show raises
food, funds and awareness for the North Huron Community Food Share.
An Afternoon With Mark
Twain staring
Patrick C. Smith Sunday, Feb. 13,
2011 at 2:00 pm
Fiddle & Step April 7 & 9,
2011
Wingham Heritage Theatre Box Office PO Box 580
290 Josephine St. Wingham Ontario
N0G 2W0 Email: wht@wightman.ca
Website: www.winghamheritagetheatre.com
Wingham Heritage Theatre
is on Face Book.
Check us out!
Phone/fax 519-357-4082 Toll free 1-866-357-4082
THEATRE - WINGHAM TOWN HALL HERITAGE THEATRE
1-800-280-7637 www.ontarioswestcoast.cawww.ontarioswestcoast.ca1-888-524-8394 x328 www.ontarioswestcoast.ca
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