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Congratulations to Jonathan Goad and the cast and crew of Monty Python's Spamalot on a sensational opening night.
Many of you may remember Jonathan from last season's hit production of The Drawer Boy on the Harvest Stage. It's Jonathan's 16th season at the Stratford Festival, and we're proud that this season Jonathan is the Blyth Festival's fight director on The Donnellys: A Trilogy.
Previews begin June 22nd.
Book your tickets by calling 1-877-862-5984 or book online by heading to our website.
The Donnellys: A Trilogy is sponsored by Carlyle Peterson LLP and The Good Foundation with additional support from Donnelly Murphy Lawyers P.C. and Blyth Legion 420 & Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Photo by Ted Belton.
He was great in The Drawer Boy and the production was excellent. I'm looking forward to this year's season too.
Time is running out! Sign your teen up today for a chance to flex their creative muscles with our Young Company.
Meet the teaching artist Breanna Willis.
Breanna has over 20 years of experience as a professional dancer, dance educator, international adjudicator and choreographer, holding a Bachelor of Physical Education with a major in Dance, from the Universities of Alberta and Otago (New Zealand).
Breanna's passion for dance and travel has led her to perform and work in film, TV, and on stages across Canada and the world.
Our theatre workshops are curated to stimulate young minds, ages 13-19, and nurture their imagination both on and off stage!
They'll meet other creative kids and unearth new skills.
Best of all, it's completely free, and previous experience is not required.
Taking all the workshops is recommended but not essential.
✅ Part 1: Preparatory Workshops:
Saturday, June 3rd noon -3pm
Topic: Movement and Dance Workshop
Saturday, July 8th 11am-3pm
Topic: Designing for Theatre with Blyth Festival costume designer, Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston
✅ Part 2: August Performance Program:
Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18 10am-4pm
and Monday, August 21 to Friday, August 25 10am-4pm
The Young Company and their mentors will work together to build a piece of theatre using collective creation.
In past years the Young Company has created theatre experiments about climate change, selfie culture and local ghost stories. Each season the Young Company decides the theme of the show and how they are going to tell it.
The Performance Program wraps up with a public performance in mid-September.
Only those that want to be on stage will be required to do so. There are many behind-the-scenes roles to be filled.
Call the box office at 1-877-862-5984 or contact education@blythfestival.com for more details.
Awesome.. I still think of her as that tiny pretty little girl 🥰
Come check out The Community Show at Blyth Festival Art Gallery. The gallery is full of beautiful works by local artists. 80 pieces created by 42 artists ranging from paintings, to sculptural works, ceramics, photography and fibre art. We are so lucky to be part of such a rich and fantastic community of artists here in Blyth!
Last chance to get your tickets to the 2023 Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story, June 2-4. Readings, masterclasses, panels and catered lunch. Emmerse yourself in a glorious literary landscape!
www.alicemunrofestival.ca
The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story strives to nurture emerging local writers, showcase Canadian authors, and celebrate the joy of reading, writing and telling our stories. This annual festiva...
Well look who we found! These two theatre titans were fueling the morning embers with much needed coffee before heading to rehearsal....
Speaking of fire - how's that for a segue - The dramatic conclusion to our production of The Donnellys: A Trilogy is full of fire, fury and fiddle music.
Gil, on the left, directs, and Randy on the right, plays James Donnelly. Randy has 12 seasons at the Stratford Festival under his belt as well as performances at theatres across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
But he always comes back to Blyth.....for the coffee and the company!
The Donnellys: A Trilogy debuts June 22nd on the Outdoor Harvest Stage.
The Donnellys: A Trilogy is sponsored by Carlyle Peterson LLP and The Good Foundation with additional support from Donnelly Murphy Lawyers P.C. and Blyth Legion 420 & Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
A couple of beauties right there❤️
Would love to share a cup of coffee with these legends, in that rehearsal hall.
Looking forward to seeing the Trilogy!
Handsome and talented fellas. Can’t wait to see Sticks and Stones!
Yaaaaas!!!
Marcus
Does your teenager want to explore their creative skills or acting talents?
The Blyth Festival Young Company is the ideal option for them. Our theatre workshops are curated to stimulate young minds and nurture their imagination both on and off stage!
They'll meet other creative kids and unearth new skills
Best of all, it's completely free, and previous experience is not required.
Taking all the workshops is recommended but not essential.
✅ Part 1: Preparatory Workshops:
Saturday, June 3rd noon -3pm
Topic: Movement and Dance Workshop
Saturday, July 8th 11am-3pm
Topic: Designing for Theatre with Blyth Festival costume designer, Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston
✅ Part 2: August Performance Program:
Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18 10am-4pm
and Monday, August 21 to Friday, August 25 10am-4pm
The Young Company and their mentors will work together to build a piece of theatre using collective creation.
In past years the Young Company has created theatre experiments about climate change, selfie culture and local ghost stories. Each season the Young Company decides the theme of the show and how they are going to tell it.
The Performance Program wraps up with a public performance in mid- September.
Only those that want to be onstage will be required to do so. There are many behind-the-scenes roles to be filled.
Call the box office at 1-877-862-5984 or contact
education@blythfestival.com
for more details.
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