Plays

These songs are from the new play 'Sweet Ride' which received a 'Table Reading' sponsored by P.A.R.C, in the winter of 2023 followed by  a public reading! 

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For Immediate Release

Dinner Theatre on the road to Bluenose Lodge with Sweet Ride April 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th AND April 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th

Bluenose Lodge in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in partnership with Flying Fish Theatre, is pleased to announce eight performances of Sweet Ride, a new play with music by Reid Campbell and Laurel Darnell.

Inspired by Ann Barry’s 2017 book, Sweet Ride is the true story of a “grand adventure” taken in the summer of 1943. Four young women embark on a journey by bicycle from Blockhouse, Nova Scotia to see their musical hero, Don Messer. They realize their dream, sitting in the studio audience during Mr. Messer’s live radio broadcast at the CFCY studio, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Set during the height of World War Two, the adventure recounts 400 miles on one speed bicycles, blistering heat, torrential rain, roadside aid provided by soldiers and the rides at the Bill Lynch Carnival. Two actors, two musicians, one period bicycle and eight songs tell this charming tale of perseverance in pursuit of a dream.

Bluenose Lodge has collaborated with Flying Fish Theatre from Mahone Bay to produce Sweet Ride. Directed by Sue Evans, the Sweet Ride company features Teryn Barry, Reid Campbell, Eilidh Campbell and Laurel Darnell. Set and Property Design are by Merrill Heubach and Costume Design and Construction are by Erin Gore, Esther Amiro and Stephanie Vinnedge

Guests attending Sweet Ride will begin their experience with a delightful three-course meal from a menu created by Bluenose Lodge Chef Chris Fergusson. With choices for each course, the menu accommodates dietary restrictions. The menu is posted on the Bluenose Lodge website – BluenoseLodge.ca – so guests can peruse the menu in advance. Guests will make their menu selections when they arrive.

For each performance of Sweet Ride, dinner begins at 6pm, followed by the show.

Tickets for this intimate theatrical experience are $115 + HST and include a three course dinner, gratuities and the performance of Sweet Ride. A limited number of overnight packages are available – please inquire when purchasing your tickets.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE and may be purchased by calling Bluenose Lodge at 902-634-8851 or 1-800-565-8851.

For Further Information or Inquiries:

For Inquiries Related to Ticket Sales, Marketing and Promotion
Bluenose Lodge
Mark Trask

902-634-8851 Mark.Trask@BluenoseLodge.ca

For Inquiries Related to Production

Flying Fish Theatre

Laurel Darnell LaurelDarnell@gmail.com