Meet the Author: Andy Jones featuring Geoff Panting
Date: Dec 20
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
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.
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