Lord of the Flies, an original anti-bullying musical has been adapted from the book by William Golding and very effectively set to the strange and wonderful music of Pink Floyd.
The show was written by Assembly Hall Theatre’s director, Ida Brown and runs on the last weekend of February at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Showtimes are Feb. 28 at 1 and 8pm, and March 1 at 2 and 8pm.
Songs include Wish you Were Here and Is There Anybody Out There performed on stage by a live band made up of community musicians.
The combination of English school children stranded on a deserted island singing rock ‘n’ roll has delighted audiences since it’s first performance in Hamilton at the Staircase Cafe in 2006. The cast (age five to adult) thrilled it’s audience at the Fergus theatre in 2012 and are excited to perform again to bring the message out.
This play is appropriate for all ages. The darkest parts of the novel and the insanity of the music have been toned down for children, but the message remains. William Golding, the narrator, explains, “Do not weep for the end of innocence and the darkness of man’s heart. There is hope because of our hero and because of so many like him. The hope lies within each of us as we behave both generous and gallant, preposterously moral and good.”
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students (group passes can be purchased for $12 for 10 or more) and can be reserved by calling the box office at 519-787-1981, or visiting the theatre at 244 St. Andrew St. West in Fergus. For information email Ida Brown at ida.lynnebrown@yahoo.com.
