Spinning Yarns: Tales and Tunes from a homesick Newfoundlander
by Stephen Guy-McGrath
Newfoundland in the early ‘80s: a world of raucous adventures, death-defying escapades, and dubious childcare! This hilarious evening of story and song is a fictionalized biography written and performed by Festival favourite, Stephen Guy-McGrath (‘Bill’ in Mamma Mia!; ‘Sam Phillips’ in Million Dollar Quartet; ‘René’ in Evangeline)
Hear the trials and tribulations of growing up in a family that pulls no punches and takes no guff; seen through the eyes of a boy with an overactive imagination and a desperate desire to “fit in”. Through it all shines a fierce love of family and a boundless longing for home.
From a supposed “near-death birth” to a “final family Christmas”, Spinning Yarns weaves stories with songs and tunes that will make you “laugh ‘til you cry and cry ‘til you laugh”: a gun-toting mother, nefarious plotting brothers, human snowball piñatas, and other items that should definitely not go in the dryer!!!
Featuring traditional Newfoundland fiddle tunes and well-loved songs such as ‘The St. John’s Waltz’ by Ron Hynes, ‘Wave over Wave’ by Jim Payne (popularized by Great Big Sea), and more.
Sensitivity Warning: Haze effects are used in this production
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | 8:00 PM |