SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Fandango Musical Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” this evening, as well as Dec. 13-14 at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside.
The three final performances of this famous musical, performed by an all-local cast, sees the stories of classic fairy-tale characters intertwining as they each journey into the woods and the learn about the responsibility that comes with getting wishes granted.
On Friday, Dec. 20, Harbourfront Theatre presents “Holly Jolly Christmas”, an evening of holiday music, stories, sing-along-songs and Christmas treats performed by Island entertainers Kendall Docherty, Catherine O’Brien and Caroline Bernard. They will be backed up by The Reindeer Express made of Devin Hornby (bass), Trevor Grant (drums) Don Fraser (keyboards) and Perry Williams (guitar). Also featured will be storyteller Marlane O’Brien who’ll share Christmas stories to take audience members back to holidays gone by. To add to the festivities, the theatre will provide complimentary baked Christmas goodies to audience members at intermission.
Finishing the month and the year off in fine style, Harbourfront presents DuffleBag Theatre: “Sleeping Beauty” on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. DuffleBag Theatre performs interactive plays tailored for young audiences telling family-favourite stories with the DuffleBag troupe’s signature wit and quirky twists.
Some audience members may even be called onto the stage to help bring the story to life.
For more information about Harbourfront Theatre’s December events, visit harbourfronttheatre.com or contact the theatre’s box office at 902-888-2500.
