Shakespeare on Trial

Jeremy Webb and Simon Henderson bring their show 'Shakespeare On Trial' to the Old Red Schoolhouse for this very special evening.

Saturday September 26th at 8pm
Old Red Schoolhouse
Peggy's Cove
Advance tickets only space is limited
$15 all ages 823-2099

"BARD ON TRIAL A SURE BET FOR ALL AGES"
CHRONICLE HERALD


"Shakespeare on Trial is a highly entertaining, funny play that puts the boots to the notion that Shakespeare is dull.

Jeremy Webb launches the 75-minute romp as a stern barrister putting "William Margaret Shakespeare" on trial for being irrelevant to today's world. In fact, it turns out Shakespeare's characters are leaving his plays and he, him self, is feeling woozy.

When Shakespeare, wonder fully played by Simon Henderson as a proud, playful and passionate creature, opens the Riverside edition of his collected plays, four characters spring to life.

Webb, who changes behind a poster depicting an enlarged page from Hamlet, becomes Macbeth, Iago (a role that won him a Merritt award in Shakespeare by the Sea's production of Othello), Hamlet and, finally, an unforgettable Juliet as a despondent character eating cheese puffs.

Shakespeare on Trial is full of variety as each of the four char acters leads the show in a different direction, Macbeth into a hot-blooded sword fight, Hamlet into a genuinely moving scene with Shakespeare forced to play Ophelia, Iago into a game show on Shakespearean trivia hosted by Iago's alter ego of "Mr. Chuckles" and Juliet in a hilarious, interactive finale.

A sure bet for all ages, Shakespeare on Trial was designed as a school show by Webb and Henderson and is directed by Martha Irving. Both actors use their eyes remarkably, their abundant powers of expression and quick wits for lively adlibbing and deep sincerity. Apart from being naturally comic, they are genuinely convincing- Webb as the great Shake spearean characters speaking those beautiful, famous lines and Henderson as the impassioned Shakespeare nobly defending iambic pentameter and the validity of his work."

By Elissa Barnard


"Brilliantly entertaining" The Coast

Lear's Shadow
Created by Kiersten Tough, in collaboration with John Beale, Kerry McPherson and John Turner
Directed by : Kerry McPherson
Performed by: Kiersten Tough
* photo by Scott Turnbull

Tuesday September 29th at 8pm
Followed by a concert with Ian Sherwood at 8:45pm
Old Red Schoolhouse
Peggy's Cove
Advance tickets only space is limited
$15 all ages 823-2099

Inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear, Lear's Shadow is a solo show that blends clown, classical text and spirit channeling and tells the story of King Lear, as seen through the eyes of Cordelia, who perhaps has more in common with the Fool than your average Princess/Queen. Shakespeare's play as told from the other side, in 30 minutes!Suitable for ALL AGES!

"...who'd have thought that characters in King Lear could be effectively represented by various pieces of cleaning equipment?" -Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine

Followed by singer songwriter Ian Sherwood

An award winning songwriter, Ian Sherwood takes catchy melodies and heart-breaking stories and mixes them with intricate guitar playing, saxophones and pop/rock grooves. His fusing of contemporary song styles (from pop to country to jazz) and contemplative lyrics makes him equally at home in front of a large audience or a quiet house concert. His energetic stage show and honest presentation have quickly gained him recognition as a solid front-man, lyricist and player.



Ryan Doucette: Round 1.5


Ryan Doucette is an Acadian actor/mime/comedian from Clare, Nova Scotia. His one man show, Ryan Doucette:Round One, has been seen and applauded enthusiastically by thousands of people across Canada, the United States and France. In this physical comedy for all ages Ryan makes light of the ordinary with a unique mix of flexibility, imagination and comedic timing. 

Friday October 9th at 8pm
Old Red Schoolhouse
Peggy's Cove
Advance tickets only space is limited
$15 all ages 823-2099