No more COVID delays for London Community Players comedy

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No more COVID delays for London Community Players comedy

On a First Name Basis by Norm Foster, presented by London Community Players

Author of the article:

Joe Belanger

Heather Weitzel as Lucy Hopperstaad and David Pesquino as David Kilbride star in the London Community Players' production of Norm Foster's On a First Name Basis, on at the Palace Theatre's Procunier Hall from Thursday to Sunday.
Heather Weitzel as Lucy Hopperstaad and David Pesquino as David Kilbride star in the London Community Players’ production of Norm Foster’s On a First Name Basis, on at the Palace Theatre’s Procunier Hall from Thursday to Sunday. Photo by Mary Jane Walzak

The Play: On a First Name Basis by Norm Foster, presented by London Community Players, directed by Cindi Armer-Almeida.

The Show: This comedy by one of Canada’s foremost playwrights tells the story of a writer, David, who has writer’s block, and his longtime housekeeper, Lucy, both of whom have secrets they’ve kept to themselves until David asks her to stay and have a drink. As the drinks flow and night descends, the truth unfolds.

The Quote: “This show was twice postponed by the pandemic. When you spend 16 months on a show because a pandemic keeps shutting you down, it’s not because you have to; it’s because you want to. That’s what has moved this team forward from the start, our inherent love for this script and the characters written by Norm Foster. Humour, heart and humanity are the ingredients that make this play a must-see.” – director Cindi Armer-Almeida

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IF YOU GO

What: On a First Name Basis by Norm Foster, presented by London Community Players

When: Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Where: Palace Theatre’s Procunier Hall, 710 Dundas St.

tickets: $20 preview Thursday, $30 all other shows. Visit palacetheatre.ca for tickets and more information. Capacity limited to 50 per cent due to COVID protocols.



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