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Playford Players Perfom at Discovery Harbour
Event Type: Arts, Culture & History
Date: Jul-17-10
Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Road, Penetanguishene
Description:

The Playford Players will perform their enchanting music at Discovery Harbour on Saturday July 17, providing traditional musical ambience to the picturesque marine heritage site.

The Playford Players are composed of guitarist Philip Corke from Burlington and hammer dulcimer player Roland Packer from Hamilton. They have performed their blend of traditional instrumental music at a wide range of events throughout Southern Ontario since 1982.

To add the musical day, Discovery Harbour's costumed staff plans to perform sea shanties and other traditional music on the historic site. Families can also enjoy fun hands-on activities including 19th century games, and on-deck demonstrations aboard the magnificent ship H.M.S. Tecumseth and the H.M.S. Bee. Tea and lemonade will be served in the lovely Keating House, and a new exhibit 'Canada at Play' on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum.

Performance Times:
Start on the hour beginning at 11:00am
Last performance beginning at 4:00pm

Performances will take place in the North Visitor Centre on the historic site.
Included with regular admission.

For more information call (705) 549-8064.

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