What is or are the thirty-nine steps....

....It depends whether you read the novel or watch the Hitchcock movie.   The Patrick  Barlow Adaptation that our Let's Do It Day Trippers enjoyed today at Chemainus Festival Theatre follows the Hitchcock version.  "Am I right, Sir," as Mr. Memory might say.

The four (and a tiny bit) member cast managed to juggle all the parts including, the music hall, Hannay's apartment and milkman assisted escape, the Forth Rail Bridge escape, the crofter's cottage, the reluctant public address at the election meeting, the airplane chase on the moors, the bedroom scene involving handcuffs, and the final denouement at the London Palladium, among others. The humour was physical, extremely well timed, clever, and hilarious! Overall we laughed and applauded all through the performance.

Coupled with a scenic drive to Chemainus via Shawnigan Lake, a mini browse of Chemainus, and a feast of a buffet, it's clear why we really like our trips to the Chemainus Festival Teeatre. Next up is Steel Magnolias:

 - keep watching out in Expressions and the web page to find out the details.

Also, don't forget there are still a few tickets left for 2 Pianos 4 Hands.

April 27: 2 Pianos 4 Hands, Belfry Theatre

An unstoppable juggernaut – back in the Belfry after touring five continents and 150 cities. “Funny, clever, insightful and touching, full of music, humour, story, and character.” Globe and Mail

BY TED DYKSTRA & RICHARD GREENBLATT

From Chopsticks to Bach, the boys play it all in their quest to become concert pianists. Through their trials and tribulations with music festivals, unusual teachers and demanding parents, they learn what it means to be good, but not quite good enough to follow their dreams.

Depart: 10:00 am Cost: $38.50 + lunch (includes group rate entry)

No refunds after 12:00 pm April 11, 2011