Date: Jul 23
6:00 pm
- 8:15 pm
Where: Fortis Courtyard & Amphitheater
Play
Written by William Shakespeare, George Wilkins, and Andy Jones
Directed by Paul Rowe
Pericles, the eponymous hero of our tale, shares many of the characteristics of “Jack”, the hero of the well-known Newfoundland Jack Tale tradition. He escapes the clutches of an evil king, wins the hand of a princess, and navigates perils on sea and land as an exile until he is reunited with friends, family, and home. With the renowned comedian, actor, and writer Andy Jones having rewritten the lines of Gower, the play’s narrator, in his own inimitable style, this production promises to be a journey through Shakespeare straight into the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador heritage and culture.
Cast:
Andy Jones and Paul Rowe alternate performances in the role of Gower. with Chris Hibbs as Pericles. Lauren Andrews, Spencer Bellows, Katie Billard, Brandon Cave, Sean Collins, Rebecca Dwyer, Nick Gushue, Bailey Jackson, Darnell Johnson, Megan Jones, Chris Langdon, Evan Maddick, Karin Murray-Bergquist, and Melissa Ralph
All shows are weather and public health orders permitting.
If the show is cancelled, an annoucement will be posted on the Shakespeare By The Sea Facebook page (Shakespeare By The Sea Festival - St. John's | Facebook) at least one hour prior to the show start time.
Tickets:
$25 General Admission
$20 Students/Seniors/Unwaged (Discount)
Shows run Fridays at 6 pm / Saturdays at 2 pm from July 9th - August 8th (additional show added on Sunday August 8th).
Commemorate Remembrance Day at The Rooms with a screening of Trail of the Caribou, a powerful documentary that tells the story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War.
Hosted by Allan Hawco and Mark Critch, the film follows their journey through Türkiye, Belgium, and France as they trace the footsteps of the regiment. Along the way, they explore the profound sacrifices and lasting impact of those who served overseas in this pivotal conflict.
The 45-minute documentary will be shown on a continuous loop in The Rooms’ Theatre. This film is presented courtesy of CBC – Newfoundland & Labrador.
This is a free drop-in screening; no ticket is required.