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Page 18 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, September'11, 1993 Entertainment Since 19746 Banquet Halls Available ‘Pinata Social Catering Ltd. Ste Cost =< Men In Tights is a side-splitting ‘tour de farce’ By Lawson Oates and Dawn Wood Mel Brooks’ Robin Hood: Men In Tights is the best spoof the king of farce has produced since Blazing Saddles. Following the story-- line of the recent Kevin 7a | ee Satel to GEORGETOWN LITLE THEATRE 33 Stewarttown Rd. SEPT. 18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SEE WHAT’S BEHIND THE SCENES! PLAY REHEARSAL # SET PAINTING © MAKE-UP COSTUME DISPLAY * ARCHIVES ¢ PROPS & SOUND EFFECTS \ Fa ¥ Reppeshments s Costner extravaganza, Robin od — Prince of Thieves, Men In Tights offers a whim- sical and insightful parody ALTON HILLS SCHOOL OF, Movie Review that rolls along with laughs at every turn. The- success of Men In Tights comes from Brooks downplaying the more schlocker and disjointed side that we saw in Space Balls. Men In Tights, for instance, features a comprehensive sto- ryline which places the gags and double entendres within a context. This creates a build- ing process, giving the come- dy texture and depth. This movie also benefits from an excellent cast. Robin Hood is played by Cary Elwes, who is able to boast that the people of England will follow him because he has a real English accent. Elwes does not overplay the part and is quite comfortable moving to his goal — the restoration of King Richard (Patrick sews — while the jokes and slapstick. The Sherriff of Rottingham (rotting ham...get it?) is played by Roger Rees, well known becca’s oversuc- cessful boyfriend in the tele- vision sitcom Cheers. Rees puts in a fine acting perfor- mance. In fact, the sword duels- with Elwes certainly rival, if not outperform, the. duels in Prince of Thieves. Marian is played by Amy Yasback who, like Elwes, escapes having to deliver corny jokes and is left to develop the central storyline. Brooks plays the Rabbi Tuckman, as a replacement for Friar Tuck. By limiting himself to this one acting role Brooks is able to check his ego and the movie benefits from it. There are a number of arances. The most memorable is Dom DeLuise’s presentation of Don Giovanni — the Godfather. DeLuise is very convincing in his takeoff of Marlon Brando, providing the movie’s deepest level of humor. If you are looking for a change of pace to this sum- mer’s suspense thrillers and need a good laugh, then Men In Tights is just the ticket. Discover the special GLT magic By Peter Roe GLT Publicity Discover Little Theatre wherever you go this month! You and a friend are invit- ed to visit the rehearsal stu- dios of 33 Stewarttown Rd.,. next Saturday at our Open House ne ve [enenz}ROOKiE OF THE YEAR. LF] [CINEMA 3 HARD TARGET sry NOMTLY 2M. BCUME YW! S Ss ) BACKYARD CAFE Includes Soup or Salad with our own MICHELLE Wed. 7-9. $3.00/person Sat. & Sun. — PRIME RIB DINNER Safed aud. +O° 232 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN 873-7818 Georgetown. £93. You'll see make-up demonstrations, costume and prop displays, set painting demonstration allowed to participate. Plus, meet Doug Robinson, professional set designer. Catch a glimpse into what goes on at a rehearsal. Grab a bite and learn the-history of the group. Open House doors will swing wide from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Finally, on Sept. 25, don’t miss GLT’s information table at the Georgetown Marketplace Indoor Mall. Come to any of these events for more information, or call 877-3700. Discover ae ee behind tle Theatre — again! SUBSCRIPTION SERIES ON SALE NOW! e FIRST CHOICE SEAT: e SAVES $$ © 3 GREAT PLAYS ayer 877-3700 GEORGETOWN LITTLE THEATRE