by Sam Cree Directed by Glenn Ottaway
and featuring Jim Neilly, Jim Renshaw and Barb Clifford
A comedy in which widower Sid Gillespie, seeking to marry Stella Morley, attempts to clear the way by match making his two sons, and setting up his housekeeper Mrs. Jamieson and his Old Uncle Fred. As usual, in a Sam Cree play, things rarely turn out the way they should with twists and turns at every corner, not to mention simple problems which go from molehills to mountains in a split second. This play marks the 22nd time the two Jims (Neilly and Renshaw) have performed in a play. It is sure to be hilarious!
In 1994, a “legend” was born in Toronto when Bobby Bruce’s incomparable talent for impersonating Neil Diamond came to life on stage. He has never looked back. Bobby began his career with some of the biggest shows in the business including Legends of Rock and Las Vegas based Legends in Concert. In 1998, Bobby created his own show - Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band now a regular fixture at elite casinos and theatres across North America and beyond.
“Neil Diamond had better be wary he ever comes to town. Bobby Bruce is a hard act to follow. The Canadian impersonator not only mimics the great Neil Diamond to a tee but also implants some of his own pizzazz and style, a combination so clever and disarming that it brought the house down.”
Samela Harris. Adelaide Advertiser, Australia
Jack de Keyzer is a Juno and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and is considered one of the finest blues guitarists working today. The British born, Canadian resident’s career has spanned over three decades. De Keyzer has released 6 CD's and 1 DVD as a leader and appeared as a session guitarist on hundreds of recordings. As a session guitarist he has appeared with many artists including Etta James, Otis Rush, John Hammond Jr., Ronnie Hawkins, Duke Robillard, Robert Gordon, Willy Big Eyes Smith, Bo Diddley & Blue Rodeo. Jack de Keyzer’s songs have also appeared in video; rock & blues radio charts; other artists CD's (Prairie Oyster's Platinum CD Everyone Knows); TV soundtracks and in Motion Pictures.
In 2003 Jack was awarded Canada's highest musical honour - the Juno award for Blues Album of the Year, "6 String Lover". In addition to the Juno, de Keyzer has won 7 Maple Blues Awards and in 2007 won the International Songwriting Competition's first place prize for the song That's the Only Time. Jack's most recent accolades came from two very Canadian institutions. First, Prime Minister Steven Harper's son Ben received a guitar lesson from Jack at the request of Canada's first lady Loreen Harper (a fan) at the Prime Minister's residence in January of 2009. Jack was also awarded Great Canadian Blues Artist of the year from a poll of CBC radio listeners in 2009.
Jack is currently mixing tracks for a soon to be released live CD while in the midst of writing songs for an all new original CD slated for a 2010 release. He performs across Canada and internationally (US, Mexico, France, Portugal, Greece) over 150 shows per year. Juno Award winning artist Jack de Keyzer is a masterful, electric blues guitarist, soulful singer and song writer of the first order. Look for his new live CD "The Corktown Sessions" to be released soon on the blue star imprint.
Fleetwood Nicks is a Toronto-based Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Tribute Act.
Exploring material from Rumors to Stevie's solo work to Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks hits as well. This is not a clone band but you will have a hard time telling this because of the likeness between Anna & Stevie.
This show exudes Stevie's mystique and charm in a stunning recreation of one of the world’s most popular groups of the 70's and one that plays an important part of rock history. When Anna Leeming portrays Stevie Nicks, Anna captures that look and sound and the soul of Stevie Nicks.
When Anna takes the stage as Stevie Nicks the sound the look the mystical atmosphere is suddenly there Anna pours her heart out in every performance it is truly magical along with Connie Scnver who portrays Christine McVie. Her rendition of Song Bird will bring tears to your eyes every time. She is truly born to play this role.
Fleetwood Nicks portrays Fleetwood Mac with a incredible authenticity. Back by seasoned professionals, it is definitely a show you will not want to miss.
Derek Edwards proves that you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.
Derek Edwards’ award-winning rural humour has made him the hottest property in Canada. Identifying himself with the ordinary working guy, his comedic gift is making the ordinary extraordinary.
Back after 5 previous sellouts! Saturday May 22nd, 2010
Doors: 6pm Show: 8pm
Tickets: $65 (including taxes)
The FabFour are an entertaining musical and historical re-enactment of the life of one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands.
Based in southern Ontario, Canada, The FabFour take pride in accurately re-creating live performances of The Beatles vast repertoire. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, a FabFour show is always a totally live and unique experience.
THE SHOW
"We hope you will enjoy the show..."
ACT I: THE LIVE RADIO AND TELEVISION PERFORMANCES Showcasing music from 1962 to 1964, this set recaptures the breathtaking birth of Beatlemania. From the live BBC radio broadcasts and various appearances on European television programs through to the history making Ed Sullivan performances, The FabFour rekindle the excitement of the early Beatles in stunning detail. Don't miss seeing replicas of the famous black, tailored "Ed Sullivan" suits, the legendary left-handed Hofner bass, Rickenbacker and Gretsch Country Gentleman guitars, as well as Horner Harmonicas!
ACT II: THE LIVE TOURING YEARS This set highlights the touring years from 1964 to 1965 and captures the feverish excitement of a live Beatles show. Donning the recognizable "military jackets", The FabFour re-enact the Beatles' record breaking Shea Stadium Performance. The FabFour feature classic songs on authentic instruments including including Gretsch Tennessean and Gibson Casino guitars as well as a Rickenbacker 12 String.
ACT III: SGT. PEPPER The Beatles colourful psychedelic era comes to life. The FabFour now regularly include this colourful set of songs (and uniforms!) in their already excellent and polished shows. This set includes music from 1965-1967, a time when the Beatles stopped touring and began experimenting in the studio. Hear, live (without the aid of backing tapes or sequencers), such memorable and groundbreaking tunes from this productive period of the Beatles as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, With A Little Help From My Friends and Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds. "A splendid time is guaranteed for all.”
ACT IV: AND IN THE END... In this final act of the show, the FabFour cover material from the "Apple" studio years of 1968 to 1970. Songs performed are taken from the last three albums released by the Beatles before their break-up. The band adopts the "hippie-era" look the Beatles stylized including Lennon "Granny" glasses and long-haired wigs.
Instrumentation for this set includes instantly recognizable Epiphone, Fender and Gibson guitars and an electric keyboards to help round out the now familiar sound the Beatles made famous.
