Campbell House is almost back to it’s regular 19th century look after almost two weeks of being wrapped in white vinyl for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.
If something still seems out of place, that’s because it is! The front shutters have been removed for repainting. They’ll be back next week featuring a fresh coat of “Pitch Black” by Farrow & Ball.
“With such rich material, so well directed and performed, all theatre-lovers should seek out Talking Heads.” – Christopher Hoile, Stage Door.com, 4 Stars
Precisely Peter Productions and Campbell House Museum present a collection of six of award-winning British playwright Alan Bennett’s TALKING HEADS monologues to be performed in rotating repertory at Campbell House, November 3-22. Last year’s highly praised production is being re-mounted as “Program A” and will again feature Naomi Wright, Jason Gray, and Alex Dallas. New this year is “Program B” starring Deb Filler, Richard Willis, and Fiona Reid!
Tickets are $25 and are available online at http://talkingheads2.brownpapertickets.com or by phoning the museum.
Program “A”
The Outside Dog (Marjory – played by Naomi Wright)
Playing Sandwiches (Wilfred – played by Jason Gray)
A Lady of Letters (Irene – played by Alex Dallas)
Evenings, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 18, 20, 21
Door opens 7:30 pm; show begins 8 pm
Matinees, November 7, 8, 14
Door opens 2:30 pm; show begins 3 pm
PROGRAM “B”
The Hand of God (Celia – played by Deb Filler)
A Chip in the Sugar (Graham – played by Richard Willis)
Bed Among the Lentils (Susan – played by Fiona Reid)
Evenings, November 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19
Door opens 7:30 pm; show begins 8 pm
Matinees, November 21, 22
Door opens 2:30 pm; show begins 3 pm
**NEW DATE ADDED FOR PROGRAM B!
November 22, Door opens 11:30 am; show begins 12 pm**
Directed by John Shooter
Sound design by Evan Jerred
Set and costume designs by Rachel Forbes
Lighting design by Siobhan Sleath
Stage management by Laura Lakatosh
Production management by Christopher Douglas
Please note: Campbell House Museum will be closed on Saturday, October 31 for a rehearsal of Talking Heads which opens on Tuesday, November 3.
Campbell House has a new look this week for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche on Saturday, October 3rd from 7 am to 7 pm! Campbell House is hosting a special contemporary art project Campbell’s House: Your Eye Inside Out by JR as part of his Black and White Night exhibition. The project will be visible at night until October 12.
Edwin Huizinga and Keith Hamm return to Campbell House on October 7 to kick off season 2 of their cross-genre concert series Stereo Live.
Tickets are $25, or $75 for all three shows. This year, they introduce a special VIP package for $150 which includes all 3 shows plus attendance to 3 working rehearsals at Edwin’s private rehearsal space!
Tickets are available by phoning the museum 416-597-0227 x.2, or online at http://stereolive2.brownpapertickets.com.
STEREO LIVE IV
Wednesday, October 7 Door opens 7 pm, concert 8 pm
The season launch will bring together classical string quartets and an indie rock favourite. Hamm and Huizinga will perform Ravel’s gorgeous String Quartet, followed by a set with The Wooden Sky’s Gavin Gardiner and friends. The String Quartet will feature Sheila Jaffé, newly appointed violist of the Canadian Opera Company, and Leana Rutt, of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
STEREO LIVE V
Wednesday, February 24 Door opens 7 pm, concert 8 pm
Joseph Phillips and James Shields will join Huizinga and Hamm in a set of newly composed works and duos and trios for the ensemble. The second set will feature a collaboration of the above players with some of Toronto’s finest Bluegrass pickers including Ben Plotnick, and Adam Shier.
STEREO LIVE VI
Tuesday, May 17 Door opens 7 pm, concert 8 pm
This final concert of the season will feature Keith Hamm and Edwin Huizinga with guest artists Marc Destrube, Elinor Frey, and Thomas Wiebe in a performance of Schubert’s incredible double cello Quintet.
“Our 2015 first season was very successful. I especially loved watching such a diverse audience come together. Everyone who came out to the sold out shows felt like they were really part of something very special.” – Keith Hamm
“All of the music that we’ll be performing this coming season is incredibly versatile and for all ages and ears. This is going to be a big, beautiful concert with early music, folk rock, some romantic music, and even some fiddling. The Toronto audience always feels like family, and it is a warm and loving environment.” – Edwin Huizinga
