Tom Thomson's Wake
When
Runs from
Tuesday August 15 2023
to Saturday August 19 2023
Approximate running time: 2 hours
Venue
Event Notes
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Tuesday, August 15th through Saturday, August 19th - Regular: $40 Student: $20
TOM THOMSON’S WAKE - An original folk musical, Featuring Shipyard Kitchen Party An artist brought to life…by friends…by lovers…and the land he painted. Two years after renowned painter Tom Thomson’s mysterious death, his friend, his mentor and his lover gather to share their memories of Algonquin Park’s most famous resident. But did any of them really know the man? Through their diverging songs and stories, a new portrait of the iconic Canadian artist emerges. Featuring high-definition imagery of Tom Thomson and Group of 7 artworks, unforgettable characters and an original folk music score by Shipyard Kitchen Party (creators of the musical 100 Years From Now), this new Canadian musical is sure to engage and entertain audiences of all ages.
Join us in the Galleries to view our exhibit partnership with 'The Tom' Thomson Gallery https://www.owensound.ca/en/tomthomson.aspx and the Tree Trust Meaford.https://treetrust.ca/partner/meaford/
Proudly Presented by Meaford Hall as part of the Summer Theatre Series
Show Us You’re Local Buy One Get One night! Each Tuesday evening of our summer theatre season. Show proof of residency and receive the Local BOGO deal! (Municipality of Meaford Taxpapers Only).
TOM THOMSON’S WAKE - An original folk musical, Featuring Shipyard Kitchen Party An artist brought to life…by friends…by lovers…and the land he painted. Two years after renowned painter Tom Thomson’s mysterious death, his friend, his mentor and his lover gather to share their memories of Algonquin Park’s most famous resident. But did any of them really know the man? Through their diverging songs and stories, a new portrait of the iconic Canadian artist emerges. Featuring high-definition imagery of Tom Thomson and Group of 7 artworks, unforgettable characters and an original folk music score by Shipyard Kitchen Party (creators of the musical 100 Years From Now), this new Canadian musical is sure to engage and entertain audiences of all ages.
Join us in the Galleries to view our exhibit partnership with 'The Tom' Thomson Gallery https://www.owensound.ca/en/tomthomson.aspx and the Tree Trust Meaford.https://treetrust.ca/partner/meaford/
Proudly Presented by Meaford Hall as part of the Summer Theatre Series
Show Us You’re Local Buy One Get One night! Each Tuesday evening of our summer theatre season. Show proof of residency and receive the Local BOGO deal! (Municipality of Meaford Taxpapers Only).