The Guardian (Charlottetown)

Trying to survive the winter

Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines add second date to ‘The Shack Wacky Review’

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In January, Islanders batten down the hatches for what winter can throw at them. But by the first of February, it’s high time to throw those doors open and get out for a spirited night.

Join comedian Patrick Ledwell and musician Mark Haines for “The Shack Wacky Review”, a show celebratin­g Islanders and the qualities that help people live, drive and survive on P.E.I. all year round.

“The Shack Wacky Review” runs Feb. 2-3 at the P.E.I. Brewing Company, 96 Kensington Rd., Charlottet­own. Originally scheduled for one date, “it sold out its Saturday show quickly, so the Feb. 2 date has just been added, in response to interest. Advance tickets are recommende­d.

“As Islanders, we go a bit stircrazy by the time February arrives,” says Ledwell. “So the idea behind this show is simple. Let’s get friends out around tables together, good drink in hand, and host a barn-rattling night of entertainm­ent.”

Ledwell and Haines have establishe­d a P.E.I. tradition with “The Island Summer Review”,which has played five sold-out seasons at Harmony House in Hunter River.

“We’re already writing for the new summer season. I’m excited to try new pieces and revisit a few favourites in this lively venue,” adds Haines.

Their only Charlottet­own show this season, “The Shacky Wacky Review” will shovel through a wintery Island landscape for jokes, songs and com- binations of the two. The show begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available online at PEIbrewing­company.com, at the P.E.I. Brewing Company or by calling 902-629-BREW (2739).

 ?? PIXBYLORNE, LORNE MILLER/SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines perform a salute to those who drive to Summerside.
PIXBYLORNE, LORNE MILLER/SUBMITTED PHOTO Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines perform a salute to those who drive to Summerside.

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