Date: Sep 28
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Part of the Poetry Symposium, Recovering / Discovering your Poetic Self, come experience the culmination of the day’s exciting creations through poetic performances, including Kathryn Ricketts’ Re Imaging Harlequin Romance.
This is a free pogram but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Facilitator:
Kathryn Ricketts, PhD, is a Full Professor and Chair of Dance in the Art Education Department at the University of Regina. For the past 40 years Ricketts has been researching and practicing dance and visual arts performing and teaching throughout Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Canada. Ricketts has articulated the methodology Embodied Poetic Narrative which is focused on developing individual and collective ‘voice’ through poetic performances and writing with vulnerable populations using artifacts and personal narratives. She has 4 performative research characters which she performs regularly.
Join us for an engaging and in-depth conversation about the Mummers Play, its rich history, cultural significance, and the lasting impact it has had in Newfoundland and beyond.
Whether you're familiar with the tradition or just curious to learn more, this is sure to be an eye-opening discussion!
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
This program is presented in partnership with the 2025 Mummers Festival. For more information about festival events, visit www.mummersfestival.ca.