June 17, 2010:
June 17 to July 31 the Thousand Islands Playhouse presents Blood Brothers in the Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street.. The musical has a contemporary nature vs. nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins who are separated at birth.  The twins’ different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming an Oxbridge-graduated councilor and the other unemployed and imprisoned.  Both fall for the same girl, with tragic circumstances. From the incredibly talented writer of both Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita.  Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as Blood Brothers. Scooping up no less than four awards for Best Musical and receiving a standing ovation at almost every performance in the West End. Written by Willy Russell Directed by Greg Wanless. Musical Direction by Sandy Thorburn Set/Costume Design by Gillian Gallow. Showtimes and Tickets visit www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

June 22, 2010:
June 22 to July 17 the Thousand Islands Playhouse presents Another Home Invasion in the Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street.. When Jean’s peaceful life is violated and her husband falls ill, she is forced to look into alternate living arrangements (namely, retirement homes). She soon learns that the simple things she took for granted as she aged—making supper, playing crib, dealing with absentee children—are more precious than she ever thought. From the acclaimed writer of The Hope Slide and The Shape of a Girl comes this new one-woman show about the struggle to age with dignity. Written by Joan MacLeod Directed by Richard Rose. Set Design by Scott Reid Costume Design by Jenifer Darbellay. Lighting Design by David Fraser Stage Managed by Robert Harding. Starring Terry Tweed. A Tarragon Theatre Production Originally co-produced with Alberta Theatre Projects. Showtimes and Tickets visit www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.