If you see tour groups walking around downtown Summerland on September 1, led by a lively tour guide, it's probably the
Ryga Festival's downtown event, the
Theatre Trail, where attendees will be experiencing “micro” performances in three downtown locations.
This is one of over 20 events happening during the Ryga festival, August 30 to September 3, featuring talented local artists and visiting professionals from Summerland, the Okanagan, across Canada and beyond.
Building on last year's Marginal Arts Festival success, the Ryga Festival features world-class concerts creative workshops, plays, and artists performing in spoken-word, drama, and storytelling events.
with Ed Henderson, Finn Manniche, and Bill Sample
with Scott Gamble, Cameron Ward, and Sergei Ryga
ADRENALINE
- a gripping drama by a recent Syrian refugee
Ahmad Miree,
directed
by Majdi Bou-Matar
Sat, Sept 2 Matinee, 2:pm
OUTSPOKEN!
Spoken word, slams, comedy in pub-like atmosphere! Featuring entertaining performers, poets, and storytellers, including local favourites and surprising new talents.
Thurs, Aug 31, Summerland Curling Club Arena
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
BLUE CITY TRIO
– Free concert in Memorial Park,
Wed, Aug 30
THEATRE TRAIL
- experiential theatre along Summerland's main streets
Sat Sept 2
PLAYWRIGHTS' CABARET
- Winners of Ryga Festival 10-Minute Play Contest
Sun, Sept 3
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
– Storytelling with
Deborah Williams
, Singing with
Ann Mortifee
,
Acting with
Majdi Bou-Matar
, Traditional Songwriting with
Jon Bartlett
and
Rika Ruebsaat
,
Poetry Writing with
Patricia Keeney
, and Acting with
Heather Davies
READINGS
:
Bev Sellars
reads from ”Price Paid: The Fight for First Nations Survival”
Patricia Keeney
reads from her poetry book, “Orpheus in our World” and from “One Man Dancing,” her latest novel.
