The Fugitives’ folk-telling a ‘visceral work’
King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal has a special event coming November 20: described as “the best theatre piece about World War One since Billy Bishop Goes to War” (Jerry Wasserman, Vancouver Plays).
Ridge, by Brendan McLeod, performed live by The Fugitives; is set against Vimy Ridge and its over-10,000 Canadian casualties; often called the “battle that made Canada.” Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre and live music, McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in Canada’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of First World War soldier songs, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past; Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.
Presenting the show are Canadian folk music staples, The Fugitives. They have earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. Branching into theatre with Ridge, which was a 2020 Globe & Mail “Top Arts Pick of the Year,” they have now toured 50 theatres across Canada.
Tickets for the show are free, thanks to the financial support of Veterans Affairs Canada. To book, contact the King’s Theatre box office at 902-532-7704 or https://purchase.kingstheatre.ca/ChooseSeats/36202
