CHRIS RICKETTS
Shanty & Folk Songwriter
Chris Ricketts is an internationally acclaimed folk singer/songwriter and shanty singer, known for his unique blend of traditional sea shanties and original compositions. With a career that began after being a semi-finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, Chris honed his craft while working on cruise ships, a formative experience that deeply influenced his music.
In recent years, Chris has expanded his reach significantly, particularly through his tours on the East Coast of Canada. These 3 tours have seen him perform at various festivals and venues, including the Fundy Sea Shanty Festival (where he is now a regular host) and other notable events across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia including the hall in Parrsboro and the two performances at the Carleton in Halifax.
Throughout these tours, self-penned songs were featured on CBC 1 further embedding the impact on the Canadian audiences. His live performances are renowned for their quick-witted comedy, heartfelt delivery, and ability to engage audiences with the stories and songs from his personal and professional life.
Chris’s impact extends beyond his live shows. His 2023 album, "Go To Sea No More", was highly anticipated by fans. This album, like his previous work, showcases his deep connection to maritime traditions and his skill in bringing these age-old songs to contemporary audiences with a nod to Stan Rogers in his song 'Masters Of The Sea'. Through the musical tours and recordings, Chris Ricketts continues to leave a lasting impression on the global folk music scene.
Chris will be releasing new music in 2025. One of the standout elements of this album will be its focus on the rich maritime heritage of East Coast Canada. Chris has crafted songs that reflect the spirit and history of the Maritimes, drawing from his experiences performing in coastal communities and his interactions with local audiences. He looks forward to sharing the new album at festivals and
LIVIN’ THE DREAM
Our group name is Livin The Dream because that is what we are doing.
We sing shanties, working songs, songs of the sea and much much more.
Imagine; the stage a campfire, the story a song, and raising a glass with new friends.
llehan as his band or his Irish ocal ambassadors of Maritime Music since the 2018 release of the Gourley Shanty Riot. This infamous 1856 Irish riot in Nova Scotia is just one of the tales Callehan has resurrected in songwriting. Callehan’s collaborations include Ashley MacIsaac, Terra Spencer, Christina Martin, and many more.
“Get ready for the enthralling flavours of Folk & Americana with Callehan.” – The Daily Music Roll
“Callehan proves that real music comes from the heart and not just trends.” – Planet Singer
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
King’s Theatre is honoured to be on the ancestral and unceded territory of L’nu, also known as the Mi’kmaq Peoples, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial. We honour the Peace and Friendship Treaties and acknowledge that we are all treaty people.
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KING’STHEATRE
Built in 1921, King’s Theatre has been at the heart of Annapolis Royal’s cultural community for 100 years. It is a favoured venue for performers, known for its enthusiastic audiences, intimate setting, high quality production values, and warm reception from the community.
King’s Theatre also supports emerging talent. Fostering a close relationships with the schools and the amateur drama community, there are many opportunities for talent in all genres to learn the ropes.
King’s Theatre has also served as a movie house for 100 years, transitioning from reel-to-reel to digital projection and surround sound, with programming that ranges from Indie to Hollywood, to work by filmmakers who call Annapolis home.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tracy Summerville, Chair
Margo Tait, Vice Chair
Kerrie Picken, Treasurer
Shannon Kelly, Secretary
Betsy Akin
Thea Boyanowsky
Caroline Hancock
Garth Laidlaw
Thomas May
AC Silver
Alison Warwick
Michael Westcott
STAFF
Janet Larkman, Executive Director
Tracey Harnish, Bookkeeper
Jessica Scott, Box Office & Operations Manager
Devin Fraser, Technical Director
Gregory Muszkie, House Manager
Jamie Alcorn, Sound Technican
Brynja Bachem-Jennings, Box Office and House Support
Maddie Frisby, Student Staff
Lucy Walsh, Student Staff
Moxy Manitowabi, Student Staff
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BENEFACTOR
Jan & Cam Albright
Ellie Macklin-Ackerman
Brian & Jane Power-Grimm
Bill & Nancy Smith
John & Christine van Der Lieck
Andrew & Kim Wilson
AMBASSADOR
Peter & Valerie Hall
Dean & Pam Holt
Matt & Karine Moody
Brian & Judy Neville
Sanford & Associates
Barbara Smith
Still Fired Distilleries
Donald Sutherland
Valley Credit Union
CONTRIBUTOR
Bear River First Nation Health Centre
Lavena Crocker
Ern Dick
Sheryl & Don Johnston
Paul Kellogg
Rick Ketcheson & Kathy Brooks
Paula Leslie
Elcie Littlefair
Tom & Huguette May
Sharon & Barry Moody
Julie Palmer
AC Silver
Tracy Summerville & Kieth Egger
SUPPORTER
Betsy & David Akin
Carmenchita Antonio
Bobbie Archer
Richard Berens
David Britton
Grace & Freeman Butland
Sherry Caldwell
Jeannine Comeau
Jill & Greg Cox
Port Royal Animal Hospital
Penelope Curran
Naomi Davidson
Sheila Duggan & Everett Lavender
Marcia Field
Garry Freeman
Janet Graham-Smith
Karen Gregor
Flora Hall in Memoriam
Philip & Judy Hanshaw
Richard Haworth & Helen Harper
Alyn & Cathy-Lynn How
Bob & Dessie Howard
Kelli & Oliver Janson
Elisabeth & Paul Jennings
Patrick & Shannon Kelly
Fred Kuhnle
Garth Laidlaw
Eric Leblanc & Bruce Mckinnon
Ted Leighton
Judy & Ted Lind
Carol Lowe
John & Jean McKeown
Byron Mersereau & Amery Boyer
John Montgomerie
Martin Mundry
Nancy Murdock & Barry Thompson
Susie & Eric Norris
Elsebeth & Paul Olshefsky
Carol Parsons
Ellie Perkins
Susan & Steven Peters
Teresa Rooney
Debra Ryan
Marcia Sanford
Anona Siwik
Barbara & Barry Stagg
Carol & Wayne St-Amour
Brian Sturney
Michael & Laura Tamblyn
Honour Tett
James Thurber
Susan Tooke
Troy Wallace
Michael Westcott
Ian & Bev Weston
Stuart Wetmore
David Worden
FRIEND
Donna & Mark Allan
Deanna Amero
Kirk & Mary-Ann Anderson
Anonymous
Clyde & Janet Barteaux
Diane Bartosh
Beaton Family
Maureen Bobbitt
Jane Borecky
Carolyn Brown
Brenda Brownell
Margaret Bruce
Vera Burne
Mary Burnett
Geoff Butler
Bonnie Campbell
Ruby Carter
Martin Comeau
Phillip Cormier
Maggie Cotreau
Katie Cress
Crewson Family
Olivia, Sam & Emmett Day
Dawn Dennis
Nick Dunning
Jennifer Eaton
Rita Ernestsons
Lesley Finch
Kerry Foster
Margie Friedman
Kim Grimard
Flora Hall In Memoriam
Michele Hall
Jane Hatcher
Suzan Hebditch
Tina Hiltz
Michael Holloway
Martha & Peter Hooper
Scott Hubley
Denise Hurley
Christine Igot
Krista Kennedy
Sharon Kennedy
Tamara Kreutz
Gene & Susan Lane
Susan Langpap
Janet Larkman & Karen Dwyer
Miles Leahy
Carol Lockyer in Memoriam
Larry & Elixabeth Lohnes
Terence Lucas
Jodi MacAulay
Quinn MacDonald
Judy & Ken Maher
Nancy & Ron Marshall
Mary McEachern
Brett Mcphillips
Diane Mestekemper
Arnold Morgan
M Murphy
Lucy Muszkie
Marsha Nettle
Anna Newman
Sharon Nicolle
Mary-Lou O’Neil
Kerrie Picken
Robin Pile
John & Beth Pineo
Michael Ponsor
Tom & Peggy Reinfuss
Elsa Riley
Stephen Robertson
Danno & Dutchess Sabovitch
Sandra Sackett
Donna Shea
Kate Silver
Rob & Lindy Spencer
Mary & Tim Steeves
Lillian Stewart
Lorraine Thibault
Susan Tileston
Alison Warwick
Kate Wasteneys
Jennifer Weidhaas
