Congratulations to Brenda for winning her first Brickenden award last night, beating out some very serious competition! Her victory was well-deserved — the costumes were the visual highlight of The Duncombe Rebellion and added so much to our show. On a very frugal budget but with considerable knowledge and attention to accuracy, she re-created the [...]
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Duncombe Rebellion 1837 costumes win Brickenden award
Posted in Cultural, Heritage, Rebellion of 1837, tagged Dr. Charles Duncombe, Rebellion of 1837, theatre on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Duncombe Days. Photo by Dave Chidley.
Posted in Cultural, Current Events, Rebellion of 1837, tagged Creative Class, Rebellion of 1837 on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
KinDay a success. Big thanks from playwright.
Posted in Cultural, Current Events, Rebellion of 1837, tagged Dr. Charles Duncombe, Rebellion of 1837 on June 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To Mary, Denise and all the wonderful people we encountered in your town! On behalf of the cast and crew of The Duncombe Rebellion, I would like to thank you for the exceptional hospitality we enjoyed on the final day of our tour. Coffee hour — lunch — then a gourmet dinner and finally a [...]
Duncombe Rebellion 1837 opens to rave reviews
Posted in Cultural, Current Events, Heritage, Rebellion of 1837, tagged Dr. Charles Duncombe, Rebellion of 1837 on May 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was mortified when I failed Grade 12 history but not surprised, given the class boredom and dull curriculum. Like most people, I need to connect emotionally to the story. The rebellion of 1837? I vaguely remember an uprising on Yonge Street led by Mackenzie King’s grandfather. It all went wrong. A tavern figured in [...]
The Duncombe Rebellion – 1837 A Living History Play
Posted in Cultural, Current Events, Rebellion of 1837 on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Duncombe Rebellion – 1837 A Living History Play Directed by Jason Rip Written by Marion Johnson Produced by Living History Productions Duncombe Days in Southern Ontario www.duncombedays.ca 2009 Festivities, Re-enactments, Country Dinners and Live Theatre in HISTORIC SETTINGS! Dr. Charles Duncombe: the OTHER rebel leader in 1837 [...]
