Date: Jul 30
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)
For more show dates and information: https://www.therooms.ca/shakespeare-by-the-sea
Join us for an exclusive evening with award-winning author and actor Andy Jones, interviewed by acclaimed playwright Robert Chafe. The discussion centers on Jones' upcoming book, "Actor Needs Restraint!" featuring three plays inspired by his beloved Uncle Val radio series. Explore the comedic world of "An Evening with Uncle Val," as Jones and Chafe offer insights into Newfoundland folk culture and theatrical creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of two artistic titans in a riveting dialogue.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Author:
Andy Jones has been a professional writer and actor for over forty years. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows. He is well known as one of the members of the groundbreaking Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO, in both its theatrical and television incarnations, and as a writer for CBC’s Kids in the Hall series. He has written six children’s books rooted in Newfoundland folk culture. Andy’s numerous awards include two Gemini awards, election to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour, the BMO Winterset Award, Best Performance at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, and the ACTRA Award of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement.
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