Part two of our in-depth conversation with Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt about his revival of James Reaney’s landmark Donnelly trilogy.
Today Gil tells us about the design and staging of his new productions, and about the changes he’s made to Reaney’s original works for this production. He also talks about the Blyth audience’s particular affinity for this story, as well as his own personal connection to it.
The Blyth Festival is 2.5 hours west of Toronto | 1.800.862.5284 | info@blythfestival.com
★★★★★ "No theatre lover should miss it!"
"The chances of seeing The Donnellys: A Trilogy are so rare, much less in such a beautifully acted and directed production, that no one with an interest in Canadian drama should let the chance go by to see it. Indeed, it is such a great work that no theatre lover in general should miss it."
- Ontario Stage
The Donnellys: A Trilogy is sponsored by Carlyle Peterson LLP and The Good Foundation, with additional support from Donnelly Murphy Lawyers and Blyth Legion 420 & Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Thanks to all of you, to Bruce Power, our New Play Development sponsor, and to all Members of the Blyth Festival. We couldn't do it without you!
Credits: Research/writing/host: Joanne Wallace | Sound production/editing: Jim Park | Incidental music: Doug Peterman, Sean Purdy, Eleanor Plunkett, composer Emmett Cooke via Shockwave-Sound.com | Theme © Kevin MacLeod Achaidh Cheide, licensed under CC BY 3.0
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