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For more information contact: Lisa Harper, Audience Services Manager Note: Passes are valid for mainstage productions only. Young Company productions and Special Events do not apply. Information is correct at time of printing. Program subject to change.
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KITCHEN RADIO | June 25 - August 9 Book by Marion de Vries; Music & Lyrics by Marion de Vries and David Archibald Directed by Kelli Fox | A Blyth Festival World Premiere It’s September1968 and Eleanor, the lonely young wife of a bank manager, is unpacking boxes yet again - this time in a small farming town. Because she and Dan move so often, her only friends are the female country music stars she listens to on her kitchen radio and she imagines she is one of them. Suddenly Elly finds herself entangled in the lives of local women Sophie, Maggie, Helen and Angela - and her world is turned upside down! A country musical with comedy and heart.
BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR | July 2 - August 15
From the collection of the National Library and Archives of Canada
Written and Composed by John MacLachlan Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson Directed by Janet Amos | Blyth Festival Memorial Series The celebrated WWI flying ace from Owen Sound - credited with seventytwo victories and billed the top pilot in the British Empire - relives his heroic exploits in one of Canada’s most successful and enduring plays, winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Award and the Governor General‘s Literary Award for Drama. A Canadian Classic.
Stag and doe | July 30 - September 6
Photo credit: Thomas Weller
By Mark Crawford | Directed by Miles Potter | A Blyth Festival World Premiere In the community hall on a Saturday morning, Bonnie and Brad are making jello shooters for their Stag and Doe with their maid of honour Dee. Mandy shows up and demands the use of the hall that very night for her own wedding reception - because her tent blew away in the tornado. The problem is her groom Rob...the man who left Dee standing at the altar a few years back. Bonnie cuts a deal with Mandy and the day spins out of control in this hilarious new comedy about the true nature of weddings.
St. Anne’s Reel | August 6 - September 6
Photo credit: William Henry
By Gil Garratt | Directed by Marion de Vries | A Blyth Festival World Premiere Daniel, a washed-up Dollywood rhinestone cowboy, returns home to the farm near Wingham after many years, on the occasion of his mother’s death. Despite his best intentions, Daniel gets drawn right back into scrapping with his old man, Walter - who used to play fiddle with the Ranch Boys on Circle 8. By turns starkly humorous and deeply moving, this drama about a prodigal son and his cantankerous father is woven with old-time fiddle tunes. Blyth Festival acknowledges the support of
“Where the heart is.” That’s how I feel about this community, and Blyth Centre for the Arts - or, as everybody knows and loves this special place -- Blyth Festival, celebrating our 40th Season in 2014! The 40th is the Ruby anniversary, one of commitment, loyalty, creativity, and yes...love. On the occasion of our 40th year, I want to “renew the vow” to Blyth Festival’s original mandate to create and produce professional repertory theatre that reflects the stories, culture and concerns of our community, region and beyond. Blyth Festival is the place to join your friends for a good time enjoying great Canadian theatre. See you here! Artistic Director, Marion de Vries
2014 Group Prices (per ticket) Preferred $26 | Regular $22 | Youth $13.50
Any group of 12 or more will do! As a group, you’re entitled to special rates on tickets and access to priority seating prior to the general public. Group orders open March 1, so be sure to book early! Plus, as an added bonus, you’ll recieve one complimentary theatre ticket for each group of 12 paid tickets. The Blyth experience is unlike any other. Let us point out a local attraction, a shopping or fine dining destination, a charming country tour, or arrange a country supper ($16), and enjoy a hearty homecooked meal served country style casual.
you choose the experience. we’ll make it happen! EXPERIENCE BLYTH | A one hour workshop or presentation led by a theatre professional (past
workshops have included movement, voice, scenic art and costume design), or chat with the Artistic Director, Marion de Vries. SEE BLYTH | Walking tours of Blyth Memorial Hall, Blyth Festival or Blyth Festival Art Gallery. Visit the Alice Munro Literary Garden and North Huron Museum, in Wingham or the Goderich Harbourfront. SHOP BLYTH | The Old Mill, Maple and Moose, Pianovations, The Gift Cupboard...to name a few! DINE BLYTH | The Blyth Inn, Queen’s Bakery, Part II Bistro, Legion lunches, Corner Cafe, or Bell’s Pizza. PLAY BLYTH | Fish at the nearby trout farm, create with your hands at Davara Pottery, or join a jam session at Queens Bakery. * Packages are subject to availability and change.