By : John Griffin and Susan Jacques.
Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth has not generally been treated as comedy over the last 600 years or so. Then Knowlton playwright and bookstore owner Lucy Hoblyn got her hands on it. Inspired by memories of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, her own British background and the air around Brome Lake, a busy Hoblyn has refashioned the Bard as family fun.
Knowlton Academy this month.
Dinner-Theatre at Knowlton Academy
“Macbeth and All That” will be presented by Knowlton Players in a dinner-theatre format at Knowlton Academy on the March 13 weekend. Hoblyn has once again used prowess and a lively sense of humour to re-write the bard’s play for the enjoyment and participation of all ages. The production’s many added surprises include the participation of the Sutton ballet; a cast of 31 ranging in age from 6 to 93; ghosts and witches; colourful kilts and berets; and a light meal to whet your appetite.
Performance Dates and Ticket Information
There will be three performances: Friday, March 13 at 6.00 pm; Saturday, March 14 at 12 noon, and Sunday March 15 at 12 noon. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children under 12 and may be purchased online at www.knowltonplayers.ca or by phone at 450-915-0562.
Coming in April
A non-musical comedic play “The Bride of Memphre” at Theatre Lac Brome from April 16-19, directed by Danny McCauley. Tickets go on sale March 21.
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