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22 May 2017 In Art, Postcard from ...

Postcard from Niagara-on-the-Lake: Me and My Girl!

Anyone who visits Canada is bound to visit Niagara – but we also made a special trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake and enjoyed Me and My Girl at the Shaw Festival Theatre.

The town is delightful and was bathed in sunshine. We resisted the option of a ride around in a pony and trap (see featured image above), and walked instead from our hotel to the theatre.

The Shaw Festival

According to their website: In 1962, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, lawyer and playwright Brian Doherty parlayed his love for the work of Irish playwright Bernard Shaw into a summer theatre festival, producing eight performances of Don Juan in Hell and Candida in the Court House auditorium. In this singular act of passion for theatre and culture, the Shaw Festival was born.

The grounds of the theatre include a beautiful garden with occasional statues. It’s the perfect place for a stroll before a show, in the intermission, or afterward.

There are more works of art inside the theatre. At the top of a sweeping staircase, under a magnificent chandelier, this selection of ‘busts’ caught our eye.

The show: Me and My Girl

The show was spectacular. As well as the wonderful costumes, the energetic choreography and clever set, the cast entertained us throughout – clearly enjoying every moment themselves.

George Bernard Shaw’s wit shone through with some lovely one liners, and had us laughing out loud.

The following morning, while tucking in to pancakes and maple syrup, we happened to see the star of the show Michael Therriault.

We had the opportunity to thank him for a wonderful performance, and to congratulate him on his Cockney accent.

He recognised immediately that we hailed from the UK and it turned out he, like us, once lived in Surrey.

Small world?

Where is The Shaw Festival?

The Shaw Festival theatre is located at 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 CANADA

If you’d like to see the show Me and My Girl, it’s on until 15 October. You have plenty of time to book your seats!

This post is one of my POSTCARD series, sharing all things ART with you when I go travelling. It’s the second one for this particular trip. Watch this space!

10 October 2016 In Art

SHAF preview: Newton Ferrers from Noss Mayo

Newton Ferrers from Noss Mayo is one of my favourite views. What’s better than to sit in the sunshine and sip a cool beer in the garden of The Ship Inn?

This painting joins a number of studies that I have recently completed, of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, many of which will be on display during the SHAF Trail.

THE SHAF TRAIL STARTS ON SATURDAY

The SHAF Trail is an annual event and this year it runs from Saturday 15 October until Sunday 23 October.

WHEN ARE WE OPEN FOR VISITORS?

My paintings will be on display in and we will be open for visitors as follows:

Saturday 15 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 16 October: 10am-5pm
Monday 17 October: 11am-3pm
Tuesday 18 October: CLOSED
Wednesday 19 October: 11am-3pm
Thursday 20 October: 11am-3pm
Friday 21 October: 11am-3pm
Saturday 22 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 23 October: 10am-5pm

WHERE IS BEACON HOUSE GALLERY?

Beacon House Gallery is not normally open to the public, except by prior arrangement. However, for the SHAF Trail, we welcome visitors during ‘opening hours’ as listed above. You don’t need to book ahead. Just turn up and you will be made very welcome.

DIRECTIONS TO BEACON HOUSE GALLERY

As you approach Salcombe, there will be yellow posters with arrows pointing the way to Beacon House Gallery.

You could park in the park’n’walk at the top of Bonfire Hill and walk down. There might be parking spaces in Bonfire Hill alongside the allotments, or you could park on our private drive at the end of the shared drive. (Please do not park on the shared drive.)

We do not currently have access for disabled visitors – but we are having alterations made to the house over this winter so for next year’s SHAF Trail we will be able to welcome wheelchair users.

We look forward to your visit!

8 October 2016 In Art

SHAF preview: Burgh Island from Hope Cove

Burgh Island from Hope Cove is one of five new paintings that will be on display for the first time during this year’s SHAF Arts Trail.

I have featured on this iconic building many times before. It’s one of my favourite topics and this time, I’ve chosen the view from Hope Cove.

The SHAF TRAIL starts one week today

The SHAF Trail is an annual event and this year it runs from Saturday 15 October until Sunday 23 October. Just one week away!

When are we open for visitors?

My paintings will be on display in Beacon House Gallery and we will be open for visitors as follows:

Saturday 15 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 16 October: 10am-5pm
Monday 17 October: 11am-3pm
Tuesday 18 October: CLOSED
Wednesday 19 October: 11am-3pm
Thursday 20 October: 11am-3pm
Friday 21 October: 11am-3pm
Saturday 22 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 23 October: 10am-5pm

WHERE IS BEACON HOUSE GALLERY?

DIRECTIONS TO BEACON HOUSE GALLERY

As you approach Salcombe, there will be yellow posters with arrows pointing the way to Beacon House Gallery.

We do not currently have access for disabled visitors – but we are having alterations made to the house over this winter so for next year’s SHAF Trail we will be able to welcome wheelchair users.

We look forward to your visit!

3 October 2016 In Art

SHAF preview: Low Tide at Fishermans Cove

Low Tide at Fishermans Cove is another of the new crop of five paintings that will be on display for the first time during the 2016 SHAF Arts Trail.

This image shows the view from Salcombe across the water towards East Portlemouth. This particular stretch of beach is called Fishermans Cove, although most of the craft belong to the holidaymakers who visit this beautiful part of Devon every summer.

WHEN IS THE SHAF TRAIL?

The SHAF Trail is an annual event and this year it runs from Saturday 15 October until Sunday 23 October.

WHEN CAN YOU See My paintings?

My paintings will be on display in Beacon House Gallery and we will be open for visitors as follows:

Saturday 15 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 16 October: 10am-5pm
Monday 17 October: 11am-3pm
Tuesday 18 October: CLOSED
Wednesday 19 October: 11am-3pm
Thursday 20 October: 11am-3pm
Friday 21 October: 11am-3pm
Saturday 22 October: 10am-5pm
Sunday 23 October: 10am-5pm

WHERE IS BEACON HOUSE GALLERY?

Beacon House Gallery is within my home – the hall, stairs and landing, no less. It’s not normally open to the public, except by prior arrangement. However, for the SHAF Trail, we welcome visitors during ‘opening hours’ as listed above. You don’t need to book ahead. Just turn up and you will be made very welcome.

DIRECTIONS TO BEACON HOUSE

As you approach Salcombe, there will be yellow posters with arrows pointing the way to Beacon House.

We do not currently have access for disabled visitors – but we are having alterations made to the house over this winter so for next year’s SHAF Trail we will be able to welcome wheelchair users.

We look forward to your visit!