Cracking Christmas comedy
Feast leaves a lasting impression on a couple that came to celebrate a birthday
SUMMERSIDE – Denis and Sharon Dunne intended only to celebrate Sharon's birthday, but got more than they bargained for at the Feast Dinner Theatre production at the Rodd Charlotte town on Wednesday evening.
“I’m celebrating my birthday (early) here, thanks to our son for getting us tickets,” said Sharon. The event was sold out on Wednesday.
The couple said the last time the were at a Feast Dinner Theatre show was in the 1980s.
“We saw ‘The Governor’s Feast'," said Denis. "The Governor's Feast" was an original production that ran in Summerside for three consecutive years.
Since then, Feast Dinner Theatre has featured productions that reflect of current events. These have included productions from the 1930s (The Prohibition Feast), 1940s (The Flyer’s Feast), and in the last number of years, everything from the 50’s and 60’s to the present day.
Feast Dinner Theatre is the longest running production in Canada, celebrating 41 seasons this year. Part of the uniqueness of Feast is the interaction between the cast and the audience.
“Gerard (Ben Aitken) was amazing. He was serving our table and never – not once –did he step out of character. We were also surprised to see the reporter Jen Arsenault (Morgan Wagner) play the fiddle. She was very talented that lady, but all the cast are incredible,” said Denis.
“The catchy songs are brilliant, but the wordplay on P.E.I. themes and jokes stood out the most for us.”
The evening incorporated a full-Christmas buffet with all the trimmings.
For more information, visit www.feastdinnertheatres.com.