A true war story comes to the Marigold
A solid early fall line-up of music and drama awaits Colchester County’s theatre lovers
Theatre-goers at the Marigold Cultural Centre can learn the story of Nova Scotian heroine Mona Parsons, who fought in the Dutch resistance after Germany invaded Holland in 1940.
The Bitterest Time, deals with Parsons’s arrest by the Nazis and years in German jails before her daring escape back to Holland. There she met soldiers from her home province. It is showing at the Marigold Sept. 9., staged by Sarandipity and Lunasea Theatre.
“This is an amazing story about a female war hero from Nova Scotia, yes, but it is also about women and war,” said Mary-colin Chisholm who wrote the recent production The Legend of Sugar Mary. “Not only have we not seen this specific story on the stage, but we have also rarely had any stories about this destructive time in our history that focus on women.”
The Bitterest Time is at the Marigold Sept. 9. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m.
THE LINCOLNS: AT THE LEGION Sept. 14-15 starting at 8 p.m., Truro Legion
The Lincolns were Truro legends
in the 1960s and young people back then enjoyed their shows at dances and parties.
They played at the Pleasant Street Hall from 1960 to 1964.
After a break, they played at the Legion every Friday until 1970. Led by vocalist Frank Mackay, they were one of Atlantic Canada’s biggest bands and went on to win several awards including one from the Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia. They are playing two final engagements at the Legion with many past members of the group.
GORDIE MACKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Meet expert fiddler Gordie Mackeeman and his multi-instrument colleagues, aka. His Rhythm Boys.
Hailing from Prince Edward Island, they have released three albums including their 2011 selftitled debut, 2013’s Pickin’ N’ Clickin’, and Laugh, Dance and Sing in 2015.
SOMEONE LIKE HER – A STORY OF WOMEN THROUGH SONG Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Childhood memories, love, death, loss and renewal are all themes explored by Someone Like Her, a musical journey through the lives of modern women.
Beth Terry, Emma SmitGeraghty, Sarah Glinz, Julia Deuville, and Kate Vandermeulen will tell their stories and perform original pieces, as well as a selection of Broadway, country, pop, rock and easy listening songs.
FEM FEST: FREEDOM THEN AND NOW Sept 23, 7:30 p.m.
This arts festival of theatre, dance, spoken word and songs celebrates the history and spirit of Nova Scotian women.
It was in 1918 that women in Nova Scotia won the right to vote, but Fem Fest comes at a time when the #Metoo movement against sexual assault and harassment is toppling powerful men accused of abuse, including celebrities and politicians.
Fem Fest features both historical and original works from Nova Scotian performers.
TAGGART AND TORRENS Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
This podcast duo is stopping in Truro to celebrate Canadian culture through fond memories and hilarious party antics that get the audience playing and laughing along.
Their book Canadianity: Tales from the True North Strong and Freezing is out now.
Taggart and Torrens recently broke the two-million-download mark on itunes and Soundcloud.
ASHTON JACKLYN: THE FAREWELL TOUR Sept. 28, 8 p.m.
Home-grown artist Ashton Jacklyn is making a return to the stage after a three-year break focusing on personal life and growth.
He started out playing jazz and R ’n’ B, but has experimented with other musical genres over the years.
Jacklyn will be showcasing some new original music at the Marigold.
THE GOOD BROTHERS Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
The Good Brothers from Richmond Hill, Ont., boast a musical career spanning decades, specializing in bluegrass, folk and Canadian country music.
The band’s core members remain Brian Good, his twin brother Bruce and younger brother Larry, but has included others.
Since the 1960s, the Good Brothers have toured across North America and Europe. They also have a number of Juno awards to their credit.