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The charge is high treason, but as Thomas Cromwell says to More earlier when trying to change his thinking, there are really no charges, just “some ambiguities of behaviour.“ For, it is through such people as The Common Man. who bends with each passing wind from on high, in order to keep his own kind of craft afloat, that More is prevented from realizing his own intent in life, which is to live the way he feels that he was meant to: following the twin callings of his own heart and of God‘s will. Right man Happily for Sir Thomas More, Robert Bolt and the playgoers of the Factory Theatre. the right actor was found who could convey this man for all seasons. Simple enough for More to understand and try to do, but an in- surmountable block for one such as Henry V111, whose scant mores know no other will than that of his own, a will which he also inflicts on "V lackeys around him. They, m turn, have their god in The Common Man and, through him, are able to rationalize the king‘s and their own weak patterns. Thus it is that, More, whose moral approval, plus signature to the Act of Succession, are so necessary if Henry is to have a legitimate heir, finds himself facing a tribunal, whose verdict can be guessed even as the foreman is being sworn in. It is these ambiguities that must be disposed of, however, so that Henry can once more be master of his fate. The story of Henry V111, his stormy and various wives, is known to most people in some form or another; the life of Sir Thomas More is less known. And those dimensions are many. The wit, the humor, the gentleness, the strength, the wisdom, the courage and the pattern that he set for all those. who would “to thine own selve(s) be true.“ fine play â€" along with Craig Kamcke‘s fine direction â€" takes care of that, revealing the man through brilliant dialogue and offering great dimensions to the actor who plays him. It is completely im- possible to imagine anyone better than Les Shiner in the role; im- possible to imagine anyone who could possibly bring this saint- And with that remark about the common man, the beleagured and beset upon More, who is por- trayed with equal magnificence by Les Shiner, pretty well sums no the reason for his anguish, to say nothing of the anguish that befalls most of the people in this world. ByJim Irving AURORA â€" “Oh, sweet Jesus, these plain, simple men,“ laments Sir Thomas More near the end of Theatre Aurora's magnificient production of “A Man for All Seasons," which is playing at Factory Theatre, Dec. 9, 10, 11. ’All Seasons’ play magnificently done However. Robert Bolt‘s His lesser counterpart, “The Common Man,“ equally moved by greed, but who knew his place in the scheme of things, was caught in full by Ken Possessed with a wonderful' voice to begin with, Furness put everything he could into this crusty, devious man â€" “Conscience? Oh, yes, the word is not familiar to you,“ was More‘s rebuke to him at one stage, Rose Dyson gave one of her best performances as More‘s wife, even if she did seem a mite restrained in her goodbye to the condemned man. Doug Winger as Master Rich - ‘The Common Man‘ of the upper classes, showed the proper amounts of ob- sequiousness and am- bition. as he helped push More closer to the gallows, in another fine portrayal. There was never any misunderstanding of what his goal was, nor that he would succeed in reaching it. Christine Hamley, on the other hand, was every bit the grieving daughter in the final scene, moving the chilled audience in front of her. even if failing to reach her father‘s captors. Gave it lift ' In the'first act, when the play sagged ever so slightly. Frank Buck gave it a lift with his blustery portrayal of the boisterous king. And, always of course, the fine performances, another one of which is that turned in by Norman Furness, as Thomas Cromwell, More‘s prosecutor. But, then there is a tinge of greatness about the whole show. What a pleasure to hear dialogue that requires thought to utter, as well as to write; what a pleasure to see performers who are as at home in their brilliant, colorful costumes, as they are in their roles; what a pleasure to see a set that can be transformed as fast on the stage as it can in one‘s mind, and still convey it all. reasoning will suddenly turn to raving. the passion to pomp. A truly, ,great formance. Because all those temptations â€" or maybe that should be pitfalls â€" are there. Shiner never once succumbs to any of them; never once loses control of the man he is por- traying, never once is there any fear that the like, yet very real character, to life, without somehow tarnishing him' along the way; without being too maudlin, or too facetious, or too martyr-like, or too cavalier. Les Shiner . on the block per- Martha Mann designed the beautiful costumes, and Michael Matyas designed the impressive set. While the play may be badly named, there‘s nothing wrong with the Curtain Club‘s production of The Rape of The Belt, which runs to the end of the week at the club‘s premises, Newkirk and Elgin Mills Rd. Among those who gave a top performance is June Abbott. who plays one of the two ruling Amazon queens, who is more fond of her bath than of battle, but who finds there's plenty of that in her, too, when the occasion demands. Well directed The play is directed by Cicely Thomson of Rich- mond Hill, who gave her cues briefly from a hospital bed, as well as from the wings at the theatre. Sunday 2 - 4:30 Susan Hay; - Ar: Club play bad/y named Other strong per- formances were turned in by Stephen Treasure as William Roper; Dave Duchesne as the Duke of Norfolk: Cyril Buck as the Archbishop of Can- terbury; Jan Ochalski as the Spanish Ambassador; Lloyd MacPherson as Cardinal Wolsey; and Eileen Mitchell as the woman. SNOWBALL VILLAGE BOUTIQUES 21/2 miles west of Aurbra on Wellington St A Man for All Seasons is a play for all the ages. Lloyd, who knew his man every subservient inch of the way. Special Guests: Saturday - 10:30 to 12:30 Davxd Trumble 109 vr oid author Firm-w ln mu:- hcan )0u Ln Sat. 8: Sun. - Dec. 11th 8! 12th. 10 a.m. - 5:30 pm CUT FINE FIGURE Cicely Thomson . . from the wings June Abbott . voluptuous vixen Snowball Village Boutiques PaflflI/Pfll’flflfl VII/l7” riuhl 0mg 27M w In the second half of the program, the orchestra accompanied the St. Anne‘s group in excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, “Ruddigore.” Predominated Generally, the ac- companiments were well It is commendable to see so many talented, youthful musicians combining with those of maturity and experience to create such a high standard of performance. Four young female French horn players were especially effective in this composition. A large and responsive audience of some 450 people Was on hand to hear these fine musicians join forces under their gifted leader. Clifford Poole. The first half of the program was performed by the orchestra, and included two Christmas favorites, Dances from the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, and a medley of Christmas Carols arranged by Sir Ernest MacMilian in 1945 for Toronto Symphony‘s Christmas Pop Concerts. A special word of an preciation to the pianist, Victor McGorry, who, in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, made the piano sound like the Celeste, for which that part was written. The beautiful har- monies of the carols were well interâ€"woven, and the brass section was exhuberant in its ren- dition of “O Come all Ye Faithful," and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Rich tone In the four dances from the Nutcracker Suite, the violin section excelled in “The Waltz of the Flowers,“ with their full, rich tone and flowing rhythmic sweeps toward exciting climaxes. The flutes were ex- cellent in the Chinese dance, and the beautiful melodies of the Arabian dance were sensitively played by the violins against a good rhythmic background from the cellos and double basses. NEWMARKET â€" York Symphony Orchestra and St. Anne‘s Music and Drama Society (Toronto) presented an evening of music in the United Church Friday. The orchesira played both numbers with ob- vious enjoyment. This line drawing of York Symphony Orchestra first violinist George Moseley. is one of the many drawings that will make up Richmond Hill Artists Olga Nickles first local showing of drawings, paintings and sculpting at Richmond Hill Public Library, Dec. 9 to the end of January. York concert Comic opera With carols 1st violinist first By Ruth Harris INVITES YOU'TO The next concert-in this series will be presented in St. ‘ Mary‘s Anglican Church. Richmond Hill, Feb. 11, 1977. For tickets, call 895~8713; 727-5576; .The seven principal singers were well chosen for their various roles, interpreting well, and in several cases with ex- cellent “Gilbertian” style. Joyce Clark's portrayal of' Mad Margaret was projected from the moment of entry; her facial expression, gestures and voice were equally effective in solos, duets and trios. Margaret Leach and Janet Maskens were pleasing in their songs and duets. Roger Jones, Roy Schatz, John Woodyard and James Webster all gave good performances in their various roles. The ladies‘ chorus work was sung with bright, clear tone and good enunciation; the men's choruses were rich and resonant and very efâ€" fective. 884-9242 played, but there were a few times_ when the or» chestra was too predominant for the singers. Early birds, 20 regular, 43 special, jackpot, door prizes. AT YORK FARMERS' MARKET 7509 {om Street. 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