Meet the Author: Andy Jones featuring Geoff Panting
Date: Dec 20
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Join us for an evening with celebrated Newfoundland and Labrador actor, playwright, and humorist Andy Jones as he officially launches his latest book, Actor Needs Restraint!: Monologues, Recitations, Clown Turns, and Comedy Sketches, published by Breakwater Books.
Renowned for his comedic brilliance and insightful storytelling, Andy will entertain with readings, reflections, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his newest work, while also drawing from his extensive repertoire of tales, turns, and holiday delights.
Experience Andy’s wit and warmth, accompanied by live music from the renowned Geoff Panting, during this holiday celebration of one of our province’s most treasured artists.
Cost: $15 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your tickets 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.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.