Holiday Fun with Beauty and the Beast A December Panto at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls - theHumm December 2018
Holiday Fun with Beauty and the Beast A December Panto at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls - theHumm December 2018
By Smiths Falls Community Theatre
This is the description of a pantomime, according to Dictionary.com. Many folks who are unfamiliar with the genre mistakenly think there will be no talking, but the opposite couldn’t be more true. There is also singing and dancing, and an important part of the panto experience is audience participation. We polite Canadians are reluctant to shout out at a show, but it is expected here! You MUST boo the baddies and cheer on the goodies. The ex-pats in the audience will lead you along!
This year, the Station Theatre takes on a classic French fairy tale in Beauty and the Beast by Ben Crocker. Featuring audience favourites such as the Dame, a principal boy who’s a girl, and a trusty animal sidekick (Felix the poodle, in this case), this show is hilariously funny and touchingly tender at the same time. Jessica Parsons plays Rose, also known as Beauty, daughter of Ma Pamplemousse (Mike Adams) and sister to the earnest Jacques (Jen McCloskey). While on a trip to seek riches to help her starving family, Ma is caught by the fearsome Beast (Josh Rutherford) who is actually Prince Christophe. He was cursed by the evil witch Malabelle (Maya Gordon) to live as a foul and loathsome creature, but perhaps Beauty can find some small part of him that remains human. Beauty goes to live in the castle, meeting some delightful talking furniture and castle sprites. Aided by the resourceful Capucine (Bethany Duberville), Ma, Jacques and Felix set off to rescue Beauty from the clutches of the beast.
In true British tradition, this panto will leave your sides aching with laughter. A very busy chorus line supports in multiple roles as the cast entertains grandparents and grandchildren, moms, dads and families of all kinds. Superbly built innovative sets complement the action, along with a new pyro effects machine and glorious costumes made by veteran costume designer Sue Adams.
This will be director Emily Duberville’s fifth time at the helm of the Station Theatre’s holiday panto. With lots of songs to learn and dance steps to perfect, there is a lot of rehearsal required to make things look flawlessly fun. But coming from a British family, Emily grew up with the true form of pantomime in her homeland. Her parents, who are both very involved with the production, also have their memories of pantomimes. And judging by the number of British accents that have ordered tickets over the phone, they’ve got a good thing going!
Come out for a taste of Britain and a true Christmas tradition. You won’t be disappointed.
In order to allow for more families to attend this show — it is, after all, a very family-friendly one — there will be matinées on both the Saturday and Sunday show days. There will be 7:30pm performances on December 7, 13 and 14; and 2pm shows on December 8, 9, 15 and 16. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and can be purchased with cash at Special Greetings (8 Russell Street in Smiths Falls), online or by phone (283–0300) with credit card. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased 30 minutes before showtime at the door, with cash. For more details, visit smithsfallstheatre.com .
Rhythmfoot on December 21
To end the 2018 music series, the Station Theatre is pleased to welcome Ottawa Valley favourites Rhythmfoot on December 21. This very talented family has deep roots in stepdancing and fiddling. Frank Leahy is part of the very popular Leahy family, and his wife Chandra is a former Canadian stepdance champion. The two of them, along with their six talented children, will share an evening of Rhythmfoot with the audience. And for clarification, Rhythmfoot is just that: rhythm through music, dance and song! Don’t miss this wonderful family show with lots of Christmas carols as well as other songs, dances and instruments to get you ready for the holiday season. Tickets ($30 for adults and $15 for students) are on sale now (see above for details on how to get yours).
Happy Local Holidays! - theHumm December 2018
By Kris and Rob Riendeau
Here at theHumm we’re big on local economies. The retail and service businesses in the small towns that we cover play a huge role in the cultural life of those towns. Each store, restaurant, or s......
Knitters Spread Spirit of Generosity - theHumm December 2018
By the North Lanark Community Health Centre
A group of neighbours who knit are warming hearts throughout our community this holiday season. The twelve residents of Tay Valley Township have knit many creations for the Lanark County Angel Tr......
Valerie Fulford — Loving Valerie - theHumm December 2018
By Sally Hansen
Art… and Soul
A few weeks ago an artist friend of mine in Ottawa called to tell me we had to feature artist/animator Valerie Fulford in theHumm. Fulford had just spoken at her art club, and ......
The Gift that Grows — A Natural Choice! Hub Hospice Palliative Care Tree Sale - theHumm December 2018
Plant it and they will come! Birds and other critters, including humans, that rely on shelter and nourishment from trees. Much has been written about the disturbing number of trees that we have l......
Christmas — Tied with Strings! - theHumm December 2018
It is difficult to believe that almost a year has passed since the last Goulbourn Male Chorus Christmas Concert, but this year’s event — taking place on December 8 — is fast approaching and ......
’Tis the Season of Music, Gifts and Togetherness - theHumm December 2018
Like so many other music groups in the area, the Kanata Choral Society started to rehearse Christmas music back in September when the thought of cooler weather was a real help. But now the time h......
Why Paying Organic Coffee Farmers Double Pays Off - theHumm December 2018
Amber and Craig Hall never started out wanting to make a great profit on roasting coffee. Instead, the couple aspired to make great coffee that could change the world. This year they are celebrat......
Christmas with the Perth Citizens’ Band - theHumm December 2018
The Perth Citizens’ Band will be holding its annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 18, starting at 7:30pm. This year marks the 26th year of this event, which once again will be ......
Advent Candlelight Procession and Carol Service in Perth - theHumm December 2018
By Hilary Barrett
You are warmly invited to an Advent Carol Service at St. James the Apostle Anglican church in Perth on Sunday, December 2 at 4pm, which starts with a candlelight procession. This year, for t......
Meet the People Who Produce Your Food OVFC’s 10th Anniversary Celebration & Market - theHumm December 2018
The Ottawa Valley Food Cooperative Inc. (OVFC) is celebrating ten years in operation with an indoor market and a “meet the producers” event at the Rankin Culture and Recreation Centre in Rankin o......
The Big Sing! A Musical Fundraiser for The Hub - theHumm December 2018
Singers of all stripes, ages and abilities are invited to The Big Sing! Taking place on Sunday, December 16 from 2-4pm in the Almonte Old Town Hall auditorium, this event will raise funds fo......
The Return ofthe Dreaded MISO… - theHumm December 2018
By Tony Stuart
A few years ago, I wrote a column warning about the dangers of purchasing a MISO (Musical-Instrument-Shaped Object). With the holiday buying season here, I thought it might be a good idea to revi......
Books to See You Through the Holidays - theHumm December 2018
By Christine Row, Librarian
This is my first time submitting to the Speaking Volumes column and I am excited to be part of the December issue. This is my favourite time of year but it does come with its drawbacks: mainly th......
Coming Up: Comedy and Cabarets! - theHumm December 2018
By Kris Riendeau
Closing in on the first anniversary of her inaugural Ottawa Valley Rag Bag Cabaret, Rachelle Elie is planning to end the year with a double-barrelled bang. On December 29 she presents a Lady......
Holiday Fun with Beauty and the Beast A December Panto at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls - theHumm December 2018
By Smiths Falls Community Theatre
This is the description of a pantomime, according to Dictionary.com. Many folks who are unfamiliar with the genre mistakenly think there will be no talking, but the opposite couldn’t be more tru......
The 12 Days of Holiday Happiness - theHumm December 2018
By Miss Mills, Puppet Reporter
The 12 Days of Christmas don’t start until December 25, but since winter’s definitely here to stay I thought you might all need to know about the 12 Days of Holiday Happiness happening in Mi......
Ennis Sisters Christmas Tour Returns to Perth - theHumm December 2018
With the holiday season on its way, Newfoundland’s Ennis Sisters have announced their 9th annual Christmas Tour. This year the Juno award-winning trio will once again bring their highly-acclaimed......
A Delightful December in Perth - theHumm December 2018
By John Pigeau
I have a friend who begins posting photos of Buddy the Elf on social media — in July. I have another friend who is now, in late November, up to her eyeballs in chopped dried cranberries, happily ma......
Christmas on Trial!? - theHumm December 2018
Just before the big day, Nicolas Klaus is in Holiday Court — being sued by Krampus over the ownership of Christmas. If Krampus wins the case, then Christmas will be tossed into the dark ages. ......
Nine Lessons and Carols - theHumm December 2018
By Hilary Barrett
You are invited the annual Nine Lessons and Carols service at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth on Sunday, December 16 at 7:30pm. The joint choirs of St. Paul’s and St. James, dir......
December at the CP & Beckwith Museum - theHumm December 2018
There are lots of reasons to visit your local museum this December! The Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum is all decked out for Christmas, and has some special displays of locally mad......
Naismith Men’s Shed Has a Home! - theHumm December 2018
By Dave Steventon
The Naismith Men’s Shed is pleased to announce it now has a place to call home — or at least, to call its Shed!
The Shed membership has completed its quest to be an active group in the Missis......
A Decade of Giving - theHumm December 2018
By the Lanark County Food Bank
Christmas comes early each year for Sandy Schappert, and her wish list isn’t the usual fare. She’s the spirit behind the Christmas stockings filled with toiletries distributed through the Lanark ......
No School ’til January Then it’s Back to Learning in Almonte! - theHumm December 2018
By Glenda Jones
The bell has rung, and classes are out until the beginning of January for Learning in Almonte participants. Four successful courses have wound up, having entertained and educated 120 eager learne......
Yoga — A New Chapter in Almonte - theHumm December 2018
By Amber Young
Over time yoga has come to mean a different thing to almost everyone. For some, it is simply a physical practice to strengthen the body, to stretch and lengthen the muscles. Some people turn to y......
Catering to Almonte’sTastes - theHumm December 2018
By Sebastian Weetabix
Almonte’s downtown has a Main Street which isn’t, a Bridge Street which is, and a “High Street” which is actually named Mill Street. The term High Street is a metonym for a street on which are lo......
Art Shows and Galleries Galore! - theHumm December 2018
By Miss Cellaneous
Open House at Carriageway
On Saturday, December 15, everyone is invited to Almonte’s Carriageway Studios for a very special open house. Located at the back of the......
Experience Local Colours - theHumm December 2018
The Local Colours Fine Art Group warmly invites you to their first annual Christmas Gift Show, taking place on Saturday, December 8 at McMartin House in Perth. The show and sa......
Building an Age-Friendly Community - theHumm December 2018
By Jeff Mills
Mills Community Support is looking for a few keen people to help form a core group to start work on an Age-Friendly Mississippi Mills project. A launch event was held last month at the Almonte Ol......
Don’t Missthe Mudds’ Mikado! - theHumm December 2018
Presented by the Mississippi Mudds, Gilbert and Sullivan’s marvellous musical The Mikado runs at the Carleton Place Town Hall on November 30 and December 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30pm, and on De......
Apr 27 Festival of the Maples
Apr 27 The Moth Project
May 4 - 5 Spring Fine Art Show
May 4 - 5 Spring Fine Art Show
May 4 Outskirts
May 5 Music at Mera: The Andrew Collins Trio
May 11 - 12 Art in the Attic
May 11 Engelbert Humperdinck & Tom Jones Tribute
May 16 MMLT Talk & AGM
May 24 Birds of a Feather
- IS THIS A PROTEST?
- A Classic Whodunnit Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee at Studio Theatre
- Readers, Writers, and Poets
- Celebrate Indigenous Culture in CP
- Celebrate the ClassicsWith the Arnprior Choir
- 4F Auction Concoction Food, Fun, Fashion & Favourites
- Cheerfully Made Spring Market
- Electrify to Decarbonize Lanark
- Volunteer Forum
- Frankenstein Comes to The Station Theatre
