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About Titus Andronicus

Titus, a Roman general, returns to Rome after a victorious campaign against the Goths. In tow as captives are Tamora and her sons — one of whom, Alarbus, is sacrificed at the hands of the sons of Titus. Tamora plots with her Moorish lover, Aaron, against Titus. One of Shakespeare's bloodiest and one of his first tragedy's comes alive on stage.

Blue Canoe Productions is a nonprofit youth production company that is dedicated to producing community theatre for all ages. Created in 2006, Blue Canoe strives to get young adults and teens working on and off the stage to produce quality and affordable theatre for the communities of Gananoque, Kingston and the surrounding areas.

You can also visit Blue Canoe Productions's website.

About Jekyll & Hyde

There will be a bus available from TORONTO to the theatre for the January 17th, 2:00pm performance for an additional $40.00 per person. You must be booked before January 7th, or the bus may be cancelled due to lack of interest. Pick up is at Yorkdale at 9:30am, and returning directly following the performance. Please indicate in the COMMENTS section of your order if you are interested in this offer.

Produced by Mike Sheppard, Directed by Alain Richer, Musical Direction by Emma Dargie, Vocal Direction by Kashka Ironside, Choreographed by Beth Turcon, Set designs by Martha Kroeker, Costume designs by Julia Holbert, Lighting designs by Alex Powell.

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is the story of a devoted son attempting to cure his mentally ill father. When his ideas are rejected by the hospital board, he takes matters into his own hands by experimenting with a formula to rid himself of any evil that may lurk beneath the surface. Unfortunately, the experiment goes awry and Dr. Jekyll undergoes a transformation into Mr. Hyde, who wrecks havoc in Victorian London. He must then fight this inner-evil as his fiancé worries, and important members of London society begin to mysteriously die.

Queen's Musical Theatre's Jekyll & Hyde is a story of love and lust, reason and hypocrisy. The late Victorian tale questions the rise of ambition in an increasingly modern world and blurs the lines between good and evil; questioning which is right and which is wrong.

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About The Heiress

A classic drama by Ruth & Augustus Goetz. It is 1850s New York and shy, plain Catherine Sloper falls desperately in love with a delightful young fortune hunter. Her lack of worldliness prevents her from realizing that the young man's interest in her is not based on her charm but the family's wealth. Catherine's father, a successful doctor, sees through the fortune hunter and forbids the marriage. The daughter suggests an elopement that fails when the young man realizes that her expected fortune will go elsewhere if he marries her. Catherine retires into a little world of her own, but the fortune hunter returns after the father's death and Catherine again accepts him when he calls by appointment. Or does she?

More information can be found at www.dominotheatre.com.

You can also visit Domino Theatre's website.

About Ailey II

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of America's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers. Alvin Ailey personally appointed former Ailey member, Sylvia Waters, as Artistic Director in 1974. Under her direction, Ailey II has become one of the most popular dance companies in the country, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.

"Ailey II can be counted on to deliver high-energy dancing made even more electric by the push of youthful ambition." — The New York Times

About Last Night Of The Proms

The British are coming, the British are coming! Brian Jackson returns to the Kingston Symphony podium to conduct this most British of British music hall programs, Last Night of the Proms. Bring your Union Jack, rehearse the words to Jerusalem, and prepare to have the time of your life. Rule Britannia!

Brian Jackson, Guest Conductor
Denys Mailhiot, Baritone
Kingston Choral Society
Ian Juby, Chorus Master

More information can be found at www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca

You can also visit The Kingston Symphony's website.

About Amy Sky and Marc Jordan

The singing / songwriting duo of Amy Sky and Marc Jordan is a special treat. Singer-songwriter Amy Sky and husband, composer and lyricist Marc Jordan have each enjoyed successful and varied careers. Jordan has written songs for Cher, Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart, and had a #1 worldwide hit when Stewart recorded his "Rhythm Of My Heart". Sky's music has been recorded by the likes of Reba McEntire, Anne Murray, Diana Ross and others. Amy Sky and Marc Jordan together is a match made in heaven!

"Amy Sky's music combines beautiful melodies with thoughtful lyrics that hit the listener squarely in the heart." — Gary Greer, CIEZ Halifax

About Sursaut Dance Company

The Sursaut Dance Company's joyful and touching dance shows for young audiences thrill spectators of all ages. At Nightfall is the charming journey of Auguste, a reserved, hard-working shoemaker who never takes holidays and is afraid to leave the sanctuary of his workshop. Once Auguste discovers the water forest, its tiny inhabitants charm him with their delicate and quirky nocturnal dances.

About Tommy Hunter

For over thirty six consecutive years Tommy Hunter was welcomed into Canadian living rooms every week by way of television. His live stage show takes you back to the days when the Tommy Hunter widely-acclaimed television show presented honest-to-goodness family entertainment.

Whether you grew up in the mountains of British Columbia, in a farming community in Northern Alberta, in a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia, or in downtown Winnipeg or Toronto, chances are you watched the Tommy Hunter Show.

Tommy's live stage shows focus on showing his fans the key to his enduring popularity during a program guaranteed to take you enjoyably down memory lane.

You will feel the magic once again as Canada's Country Gentleman brings to the live stage the familiar songs, stories, readings and memories that made his television show a family "must" every week for so many years. The live Tommy Hunter Show now appeals to 4 generations of fans who never miss the opportunity to come and "feel right at home again."

About Oliver!

Oliver! appears on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 and brings to the stage some of Charles Dickens' most unforgettable characters along with one of Broadway's most memorable scores. Hits such as "Consider Yourself At Home," "Food, Glorious Food" and "Where Is Love" surround this heartwarming tale of the young orphan Oliver Twist in this all new production of Lionel Bart's magical musical.

About Dance Party of Newfoundland

The Dance Party of Newfoundland was formed in 2004 and has since gone on to perform sold out shows across Canada. They have appeared on national television as a part of the CBC comedy special, Sketch with Kevin McDonald, on national radio with the CBC favourite Madly Off in All Directions and last November recorded a pilot for CBC Radio. At the 2007 Toronto International Sketch Comedy Festival, Dance Party of Newfoundland was awarded the Second City Best of the Fest Award. Don't miss big laughs from the Big Rock!

"Those waiting for the next wave of innovative Newfoundland sketch comedy can relax, it's here. Daring, intelligent, edgy and beautifully performed... Definitely the next big thing to hit the national stage." — Mark Critch, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

About Virtuoso Variations

Brahms: Piano Concert No. 1
Elgar: Enigma Variations

Recent reviews refer to Angela Cheng's performances as "enthralling" and to Ms Cheng as a "passionately involved" virtuoso. Kingston Symphony audiences agree and are eager for her return. We are proud to present Angela Cheng as soloist in Brahms' great Piano Concerto No. 1. Elgar's exquisite Enigma Variations completes this program. Angela Cheng will be with us for two performances only. Be certain that you are there to hear her.

Glen Fast, Conductor
Angela Cheng, Piano

More information can be found at www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca

You can also visit The Kingston Symphony's website.