Saturday, August 22, 2009
Schedule*

2:00 pm: Shakespeare's Shorts Workshops
Bring the whole family down for an active and fun series of 
workshops that are like a crash-course in Shakespeare history and
his plays, featuring: Shakespeare Dodge-Ball, Iambic Pentameter 
Jump-rope, and the 10-minute The Comedy of Errors starring you!

3:00 pm: Did That Really Hurt? The Anatomy of a Fight Scene
Get the goods on what really makes a Shakespeare fight scene
come to life, as we demonstrate a behind-the-scenes look at
the climactic duel between two brothers from the final scene of
King Lear.

4:00 pm: The Heenan Blaikie Shakespeare Symposium Series:
"IS SHAKESPEARE REALLY FUNNY?"
The plays of William Shakespeare have captivated audiences around 
the world for over 400 years. His enduring appeal has been credited 
to his seemingly prophetic ability to see with alarming clarity into 
the heart of the human condition. But certainly his plays must have 
different meaning and emphasis for each subsequent culture and era 
which explores them?

Join our panel of scholars and artists for our second Shakespearience 
Festival discussion panel as we explore the significance of adapting
Shakespeare's plays (especially his comedies) for an ever-evolving 
audience.

Panelists: Sue Miner (theatre director), 
              Toby Malone (dramaturge, Driftwood Theatre).

7:30 pm: Driftwood Theatre presents The Comedy of Errors
The First Annual Shakespearience Festival is completed with Driftwood 
Theatre's 'looney' spin on Shakespeare's most colourful comedy.

10:00 pm: Comedy Closing Night Reception
Join the Driftwood Cast & Crew for a post-show reception at 
Whistler's Grille, just up the hill from Todmorden Mills.

*schedule subject to change.