Vertep, Malanka, Mummers, and More SOLD OUT
Date: Nov 29
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Please join us for an evening of Ukrainian winter traditions. The evening will feature a re-imagining of the ancient custom of Vertep - a puppet theatre depiction of the Christmas story with some contemporary twists. Also included is the New Year traditions of Malanka, where costumed characters visit to create mischief, merriment, and to bring good wishes, much like Mummering in Newfoundland. Even a few Mummers will be allowed in! The evening will also feature traditional carols and New Year incantations with accompaniment by the award winning Ukrainian speed-folk band Kubasonics.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.
To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca
Events & Programs
Step behind the scenes at The Rooms with an exclusive tour of the museum vault, guided by Curator Maureen Peters.
During this special tour, Maureen will offer an insightful overview of the collections, highlighting artifacts that give a nod to the holiday season including mummers masks, push sleds, and ornaments.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Pre-registration is required—secure your spot today by contacting Visitor Services at 709-757-8090.
Step behind the scenes at The Rooms with an exclusive tour of the museum vault, guided by Curator Maureen Peters.
During this special tour, Maureen will offer an insightful overview of the collections, highlighting artifacts that give a nod to the holiday season including mummers masks, push sleds, and ornaments.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Pre-registration is required—secure your spot today by contacting Visitor Services at 709-757-8090.
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Join us for an evening with celebrated Newfoundland and Labrador actor, playwright, and humorist Andy Jones as he officially launches his latest book, Actor Needs Restraint!: Monologues, Recitations, Clown Turns, and Comedy Sketches, published by Breakwater Books.
Renowned for his comedic brilliance and insightful storytelling, Andy will entertain with readings, reflections, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his newest work, while also drawing from his extensive repertoire of tales, turns, and holiday delights.
Experience Andy’s wit and warmth, accompanied by live music from the renowned Geoff Panting, during this holiday celebration of one of our province’s most treasured artists.
Cost: $15 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Author:
Andy Jones has been a professional writer and actor for over forty years. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows. He is well known as one of the members of the groundbreaking Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO, in both its theatrical and television incarnations, and as a writer for CBC’s Kids in the Hall series. He has written six children’s books rooted in Newfoundland folk culture. Andy’s numerous awards include two Gemini awards, election to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour, the BMO Winterset Award, Best Performance at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, and the ACTRA Award of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.