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Arts & Entertainment. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 4,1991 11 Jacob Two-Two is Funny, and a Little Bit Serious Adults arc odd. They talk a lot about how great it is to be a child. They talk about die freedom and thq imagination and the spontaneity spontaneity of childhood. But they spend large parts of their time trying to gel kids to be everything everything but free, imaginative, and spontaneous. Sometimes, in fact, children children arc misunderstood and punished for being just what they arc - children. Why should we be all that surprised when children act childish. What do we expect? Even adults seldom act like adults. Ought we to demand the same behaviour out of children? Those are the sorts of questions that come to mind after watching the Bowman- ville Drama Workshop's production production of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. This ambitious musical was presented last Friday and Saturday at the Bowmanvillc High School Auditorium. The talc is based on the novel by Mordccai Richlcr and the lyrics arc by Dennis Lee. That's the same famous Dennis Lee who wrote Alligator Alligator Pic. So, it's not too surprising that die rcsulting.script is funny, funny, but not without its serious side. The story is all about Ja- The presents. lockin' Blues Sat., December 7th 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. 54 King St. E. Bowmanville Vifcit the festive Santa Claus Parade /I in the Miniature Christmas Village. l/îf flSIfflL "83* ofUQHIS "sr* Hear your heart beat as you experience the Magical Light displays: The Festival of Lights. Live entertainment, shopping and restaurants. WINTER CARNIVAL DECEMBER 27T0 EARLY JANUARY TORONTO 416-294-7965 11 I p-m WHITBY 416-668-6606 f I II I tj 300TAUNTON RD. W. \_U LLl I I WHITBY, ONT. U V 1 ajl oflPDtns 40 MINUTE H dWUMlflGt! TORONTO 416-294-7965 WHITBY 416-668-6606 300 TAUNTON RD. W. WHITBY, ONT. TAUNTON RD. PNPUBHONNM UVE IN PERSON TORONTO'S NEWEST HOLIDAY TRADITION! 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Ono FREE Mlckoy Hip Pack por child undor 12 with paid admlsslonl cob Two-Two who has earned his name because of his habit of repeating everything everything twice. It's a harmless quirk, but one which seems to get him into double trouble in a world where Jacob is being constantly punished for breaking rules that nobody bothers to explain. Jacob happens to break one of those rules and is promptly hauled before a biased judge and jury which passes judgement on him for committing the crime of being being a child. Then, he is whisked off to a horrid children's prison ruled by the monstrous "Hooded Fang" and his henchmen. It's a place where nobody has any fun at all. At the prison, he masterminds an escape arid manages to get away just in time to wake up and discover that the trial and jail were all a big nightmare and that his family really does love him. There's a lot going on in this two-hour production. The moral of the story is that there is wisdom and strength in children and a lot of childishness in adults. And it's probably up to each one of us to strike a healthy balance balance on adult and child sides of the ledger. But the job of discovering morals to stories is for adults. The really neat thing about this play is that it's fum It has a whole rainbow array array of costumes worn by people people playing a judge, a policeman, policeman, a fish, a bird, a fox, child-sized super-heroes, and the Hooded Fang. The "slim- er" creatures in the dungeon were a big hit with many members of the audience. The play has happy music and funny rhymes. In short, it can be enjoyed by both the child and the adult and by everyone in between. between. The very large cast of all ages was superbly orchestrated. orchestrated. Unfortunately, there's not enough space here to single out particularly good performances. performances. But, everyone did an excellent job. And the Bowmanville Drama Workshop is to commended commended for giving parents and kids such first-class, home-grown entertainment. Jacob Two-Two deserves three cheers. Most of the cast of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hood- the Mordecai Richler novel was presented by the Bowed Bowed Fang are shown in the above photo following Friday manville Drama Workshop at Bowmanville High School evening's opening night production. The play, based on last Friday and Saturday. Artist Displays Talents at Adminstration Centre FRIENDS OF MUSIC present The Glory of Christmas featuring ; The Canadian Children's Opera Chorus ; John Tuttle, Conductor/Organist i Farley Mowat, Narrator Saturday, December 14,1991 at 8:00 p.m. PORT HOPE UNITED CHURCH Tickets from Port Hope Chamber of Commerce ; (416) 885-5519, at the door of Port Hope United Church ; or by calling Doreen Gorsline (Pres.) 416-885-6801 Adults $18.00 Students $7.00 Cotter Street EATERY NIGHTLY SPECIAL (after 5 p.m.) Monday Ribs $4.95 ( 1/2 rack) $6.95 (Full rack: Tuesday 8 oz. New York Steak Dinner $6.95 Wednesday Italian Buffet $6.95 Thursday 8 oz. Burger with Fries $2.95 Cotter Street Eatery 1300 King St. E., Oshawa 576-1366 ( corner of King St. and Townline) BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM 37 SILVER STREET BOOK SIGNING December 7th -1:00 to 3:00 p,m, Author, Wayne Kelly on hand to autograph copies of his new book "Downright Upright: fi History of the Canadian Piano Industry". Books available at Museum for $19.95 For more information coll 623-2734 A PADKWOOD CHRISTMAS'/ - A JOY TO BEHOLD i Experience the magnificent McLaughlin estate • . in all its seasonal splendour. Tour the beautiful rooms cloaked in festive :■ ■attire, and choose a unique gift, or Christmas.' 'poinsettia in the Gift Shop. Enjoy the Gift Shop anytime with or without a ■ . house tour. Many gifts are under $15. Tues. Lo Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs., Fri. evenings 7-10 p.m. (tost Lours oL 4 and 9) Groups welcome by appointment DATES Tours: $6. Adult 4. Senior/sLudenL 15 Fuinily I PADKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 270 Simcoc St. N„ Oshawa & 579-1311 It is a winter wonderland of snow depicted in this David Gillespie work entitled Solstice. The work of Mr. Gillespie, a Bowmanville resident, will be on display at the Town of Newcastle Administration Centre for the entire month of December. He is a painter working in oils and acrylics and a print maker. maker. Currently he is devoting his time to serigraphy (or silk screen printing.) All of his prints are original, original, hand-stenciled and hand-printed on 100 per cent rag, acid-free paper. Banquet Being Planned for Businessmen's Fellowship The Full Gospel Businessmen's Businessmen's Fellowship will be holding its Christmas Banquet Banquet in the Bowmanville Sports Complex on Saturday, December 21. Roger McDuff, of Pasadena, Pasadena, Texas, will be the special guest. For over 30 years, Roger's ministry has taken him from the Super dome in New Orleans Orleans to the stages of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and to Carnegie Hall and Massey Hall. People across Europe, and in many parts of Africa have all experienced the ministry of Roger McDuff. His shows on die TBN cable television network reach a potential viewing audience audience of 63 million daily. Roger has ministered on all the major Christian television television networks in North America as well as die Voice of Kenya, 100 Huntley St. and in churches throughout the world. Song leaders Rev. Rick Hilsdcn and Rev. Steve Sparling, Sparling, of the Liberty Pentecostal Pentecostal church will also be assisting assisting at the upcoming banquet. For further information, call 723-1530 or 728-0736. Tickets arc available at EP Bookshops, in Oshawa. with opening act Doctor Rock fi the Wild Bunch Friday December 13th $9.00 FELONY Saturday, Dec. 28th cover $4.00 Get YourTickets for EZ> NEW YEAR'S EVE featuring FELONY 987-4442 45 King St. W. Newcastle NEW YEAR'S EVE HAVE Tues., Dec. 31st Tickets $20.00 includes -- , -< t Hot& Cold Buffet Champagne p and y Admission FUN! ^HITACHI VTMZ50 Video Cassette Recorder .......*399.95 Available from Bowmanvillc Audio-Vision 58 King St. W. Telephone 623-2312 "Bowmanville's Complete Electronics Headquarters"