Bank Theatre presenting 12 Days of Christmas

LEAMINGTON — The Bank Theatre has found a way to bring local music to the fans out there missing live performances.

A new virtual series begins this weekend, as the Twelve Days of Christmas kicks off on Facebook and YouTube.

The series, titled ‘The Bank Theatre Presents 12 Days of Christmas — From Our House To Yours’, is hosted by Corey Robertson and runs daily from December 12 through December 24 from 7 pm-7:25 pm. It can be enjoyed on The Bank Theatre Facebook page and YouTube channel.

What do venues and performers do best when the world seems to be at its darkest?

They present and perform. They bring the magic and the joy.

Filmed live from what has been a darkened stage for nearly nine months due to the pandemic, The Bank Theatre decided to brighten its audiences’ holidays, but also felt it was important to do something for the musicians.

“The pandemic brought about the closure of venues, and it also took away the livelihood of performers,” said Robertson, who is the theatre President. “This will be a long road for all, but we’re going to make it through and we also want to help the performers.”

The Fontaines, Ryan and Sara, perform on the Bank Theatre stage this past weekend. The duo taped their segment for the upcoming 12 Days of Christmas series, which will be aired December 12 through Christmas Eve, on Facebook and YouTube.

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“The Board of Directors saw ‘12 Days of Christmas ~ From Our House To Yours’ as a way of paying forward and an opportunity to help.”

“Of the 12 slated acts, some have performed on our stage and were there from the beginning of the vision of The Bank Theatre,” said Robertson. “Some have recently located to the area and become part of The Bank Theatre musical family and a few are new to The Bank Theatre stage but are loved by fans in the area.”

“We noticed and wanted to showcase them on our stage,” he added.

Robertson will end the series on Christmas Eve with a reprise of favourite selections and special guest — Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald.

Below is the schedule for the series:

All segments run from 7pm-7:25pm.

December 12 -The Fontaines

December 13 - Justin Latam

December 14 - Nicole Barron

December 15 - Philip Scott Poli

December 16 - Martha Renaud

December 17 - Fresh Breath

December 18 - Brad & Lynn Bailey

December 19 - Mary & Richard

December 20 - Bob Gabriele & Dan Woods

December 21 - Francine Honey

December 22 - Crissi Cochrane & Soul Brother Mike

December 23 - Kari Lynn & Roger Hewett

Christmas Eve - Reprise with host Corey Robertson & Mayor Hilda MacDonald.

The segments were filmed live and pre-recorded at The Bank Theatre by Gary Glass of Quantum Sound Productions.

Watch on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/TheBankTheatre and YouTube at https:// www.youtube.com/ channel/UCs1CZN- SCPqO98peDEoqdIuQ