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'King and I' a crowning achievement! In their most ambitious and difficult production so far, the Millar ernize" the thinking and way of Lights bring "The King and I" to the stage of Port Perry's Town Hall life of King Mongut (played by 1873. Brad Goreski) of Siam. And what a large, lavish, richly colourful production it 1s by this Both handle these tough lead group of young people whose array of talent continues to amaze local roles with skill and maturity, audiences. N matching wits and wills every step "The King and I" by Rodgers and Hammerstein, is about a clash of of the way. Likewise Elissa Blowe cultures as the widow Anna (played by Christine Cook) tries to "mod- as Lady Thiang and Gavin Stanley as the heir to his father's throne, who both give fine performances in their supporting roles. This is a big production with a big cast, magnificent costuming (the colours are truly dazzling) and sets, and of course the music and songs under the direction of the group's founders Tom and Catherine Millar. Dianne Lackie is stage director for "The King and I" with Karen Burns and Catherine Millar producing the show. Niki Allard directs the choreography. It represents a departure from the Millar Lights prior productions of musical comedies. "The King and I" is a drama that ends with the death of King Mongut in the final scene. An army of people worked back-stage on the cos- props, sets, makeup and The show continues this com- ing weekend at Town Hall 1873 with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Likewise the following weekend (May 7, 8, and 9) Curtain for all shows is 8:00 PM and there are tickets on sale at Irwin Smith Music, Queen Street, right across from the theatre. It's a memorable show, one that Brad Goreskl as the King and Christine Cook as Anna, d. shouldn't be missed. a storm In this scene. Royal wives (from left) Claire Notman, J and Jessica DeKoning. Elissa Blows as 'Lady Thiang' (centre) with some of the other " Royal wives of King Mongut In scene from The King and Dancers In the scene from 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', the play within Melane Winter as 'Tuptim' and Matt McClelland as 'Lun tha', the the play. Ii--fated young couple. Brad Goreskl as the King.