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learn how the elements of the production of a show work. You will have the opportunity to meet the director of The Good Game, actors, technicians and stage crew as well as many other volunteers who help make the theatre the growing success it is today. Join us for a fun and informative afternoon. For more information contact Susan Carthy at susan.carthy@shaw.ca
Photos wanted Chemainus Theatre’s Amadeus. Mozart and his suffering wife must endure Salieri’s envy
God has bestowed genius upon an “unmannered fool” and sets out to destroy his rival and take revenge upon an uncaring God. Amadeus is packed with the powerful music of Mozart. A classical music lover’s dream, Amadeus runs until Oct. 22. The Chemainus Theatre includes a pre-show buffet in the Playbill Dining Room with a theatre performance or a performance without attending the Playbill. www.chemainustheatre.ca
The Good Game Ladysmith Players presents The Good Game, by Roy Teed, directed by Mort Paul at Ladysmith Little Theatre from Oct. 26 to Nov 6. Meet Charlie, Zack, CJ and Pinkie-four aging hockey players who reunite for an old timers game 30 years after winning the Nestor Cup for the third time. Set in the dressing room of their youth, they catch up and quickly learn they haven’t really changed. Wear your hockey jersey and join us for an evening of nostalgia and fun. Actors are Mike Cooper, Torry Clark, Greg Heide, Alan Watt, Sherri McLean, Dave Ehrismann and Gordon Ray. Dinner Theatre is available on Friday and Saturday evenings, catering provided by Martin Tang, Appetit Food For Thought. www.ladysmiththeatre.com
Are you a shutter bug? TAKE 5 is looking for your photos of Ladysmith and area to be used in the 2012 Ladysmith to Cedar with Chemainus Vacation Guide. “We are looking for high resolution photos of special events, scenery, wildlife, boating, ocean vistas, any photos that make our area look at its amazing best to show the world that we live in paradise,” says Cindy Damphousse, coordinator. projects@take5.ca
Nanaimo Theatre Group Don’t Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti is a riotous romp through a naughty weekend gone awry. The play opens October 6. Tickets and more information are at www.nanaimotheatregroup.com, at the Nanaimo Museum, or by calling 250-758-7224.
Irish Rovers to play Island The Irish Rovers, Canadian music legends, celebrate 45 years of music with their Home In Ireland Tour, and now as International Ambassadors, their new television special, Home In Ireland. The group plays Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Cowichan Theatre, Duncan at 7:30pm Tickets: $42.50 call 250-748-7529 or purchase online: tcentre@cvrd.bc.ca
Behind The Scenes II Have you always been curious about how to cue music? Light the stage? Or where all those gun shots and telephone rings come from? Ladysmith Little Theatre is holding its second Open House, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2–4pm This event invites the public behind the scenes to
The Irish Rovers
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