Kate Suhr Presents ‘Backstage Diary’ at Market Hall This October
/Local talent Kate Suhr is returning to the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on October 12 to share her Backstage Diary Cabaret.
photo courtesy of kate suhr, facebook.
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‘Full of the Blarney’ Songs and Storytelling St. Patrick’s Day Event With Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr
/Shake the winter blues and embrace the St. Paddy’s Day green with an original show of Irish themed stories and songs from storyteller Megan Murphy and singer/songwriter Kate Suhr on March 17 at the Showplace Performance Centre.
photo courtesy of the verandah society.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two shows in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Suhr and Murphy will be joined by fiddlers Melissa Payne and Saskia Tomkins for the event, presented by The Verandah Society.
Tickets are $39 adults and $25 for youth, available online or by calling the box office.
Nominate a Local Business to ‘Beat the Blue Monday’ with Showplace
/The Showplace Performance Centre presents Beat the Blue Monday, bringing free music performances to brighten workplaces across Peterborough on Jan. 16.
Photo courtesy of Mary Zita Payne.
Between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the year, various local businesses throughout central Peterborough will have the opportunity to beat the Monday blues with various local talents.
“The third Monday in January is said to be ‘the most depressing day of the year,’ says Showplace in a press release. “The sub-zero temperatures, the lack of daylight, the arrival of our post-Christmas credit card bill. Don’t worry, Showplace is here to help!”
Photo courtesy of Showplace Performance Centre.
Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne and The Weber Brothers will be visiting nominated businesses on their lunch break to spread some light and cheer in the community through the sharing of art.
To nominate a local business, reach out to Showplace via email and tell them which business could use some cheering up. Remember to include the business name and address.
Visit the Showplace website for more information on Beat the Blue Monday and other event listings.
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The Heart Of The Song Will Grace The Stage At Peterborough Theatre Guild This June
/The Heart of The Song, directed and produced by Kate Suhr will take the stage at Peterborough Theatre Guild June 16 - 17.
Photo courtesy of Doors Open peterborough.
With over 2 years of empty stages and seats, the Theatre Guild is excited to welcome song back into their building, they said in a press release.
The show will feature local performers Linda Kash, Shay Burd, Indigo Chesser, Stephen Cullen, Lisa Devan, Dan Duran, Beth McMaster, Marsala Lukianchuk, Wayne Robinson, Jane Werger, Gillian Wilson and Kate Suhr.
Musicians will be Curtis Cronkwright, Justin Hiscox, Sam Quinn and Saskia Tomkins.
Ellen Lueck, Seanon Yip Choy will act as Stage Managers, with Alan Stanley on Sound Design and Andy Duncan on Light Design.
Hometown PTBO: Kate Suhr On Her Path to Becoming a Performer and Returning to the Stage After a Two-Year Hiatus
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with songstress and storyteller Kate Suhr about her journey to being a performer and her return to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on March 25.
Kate Suhr Will Take To The Stage At Market Hall After Two Years Without Indoor Concerts
/After two years of postponements, Kate Suhr will take to the stage at Market Hall Performance Centre to perform her new cabaret “The Song Goes On.”
Photo by Mary Zita Payne.
“It just feels like it’s time,” said Suhr. “I feel so hopeful about this, I think because of the spring - there's a rebirth and with all that's going on in the world right now especially we need music and art.”
Suhr’s cabaret was initially planned for 2020 but when COVID hit it was put on the back burner.
“The show itself has adapted because there's been so much change,” she said. “Some songs I had chosen don’t seem as applicable now as they did two years ago.”
The evening will feature Musical Director Anthony Bastianon as well as Saskia Tomkins, Sybil Shanahan, Sam Quinn and Curtis Conkwright. Other special guests include Linda Kash, Megan Murphy, Shannon McCracken, Geoff Bemrose, Melissa Payne and Kate Brioux.
“I am feeling hopeful that the community will open their arms to coming back to the theatre and I’m excited because I know how powerful art is, it has the power to heal and help us process.”
The performance will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at tickets.markethall.org.
The Verandah Sessions – Songs From The Verandah Society Album Now Available To Download
/4th Line Theatre has announced the release of a new album – The Verandah Sessions, comprised of songs from The Verandah Society in Residence at 4th Line Theatre created by Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr.
The album cover design was created by Jennifer Moher.
The Verandah Society in Residence at 4th Line Theatre had its world premiere at 4th Line Theatre in the summer of 2021. The play was first developed as a way for Murphy and Suhr to connect with and perform for people during the pandemic, as they traveled around the region to perform on people’s porches, verandahs, and backyards.
“I am really excited for everyone to hear Kate’s transcendent songs, which she created for last summer’s production of The Verandah Society at 4th Line Theatre,” said Kim Blackwell, managing artistic director. “For those who were not able to see the show, Kate’s songs will give you a real sense of the beauty of the work. And for those lucky enough to see the production, this music with transport you back."
"It was an unbelievable gift to be able to create art with my dear friend Megan Murphy at the Winslow farm this past summer,” said Kate Suhr. “After immersing myself in Meg's inspirational stories and then spending time with my own thoughts and feelings surrounding the last few years - 4 new songs were born. I am truly thankful for 4th Line Theatre's generosity and continuous support. I am also indebted to the incomparable Saskia Tomkins and James McKenty for embracing my music and breathing life into everything I was hoping to convey. Without all of these wonderful people, this recording, and these songs would never have seen the light of day. I am humbled and I am grateful."
The album is available for download on Bandcamp and Apple Music.
The Verandah Society Presents Back Home for the Holidays
/Showplace Performance Centre will be turning their lights on for this first time since March 2020 to host The Verandah Society; Back Home for the Holidays, on Dec. 11 and 12.
After a summer of performing at the 4th Line Theatre, The Verandah Society will move indoors, and be joined by Irish Millie, Dan Fewings, and the orphans from the upcoming production of Annie with the Peterborough Theatre Guild.
The audience will get to listen to festive songs, stories and camaraderie, while being the first to try out the new seats at showplace.
The show runs approximately one hour and 15 minutes, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.
For tickets visit showplace.org.
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4th Line Theatre Announces Return to Live Performances With Summer Production
/Live performances are back at the Winslow farm in August for “The Verandah Society in Residence at 4th Line Theatre” announced in a press release on Tuesday.
Megan Murphy (left) and Kate Suhr (right) have appeared as guests for PTBOCanada in the Hometown PTBO series. Photo Courtesy of Tristan Peirce Photography and 4th Line Theatre.
The production is created by Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr who also star in the show. It is directed by Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell with musician Saskia Tomkins joining the duo onstage playing music.
Performances will run Tuesdays through Saturdays from August 17 to August 28 as tickets go on sale starting Monday and are available to purchase through 4th Line Theatre’s Box Office.
Murphy and Suhr created the first version of the show in the summer of 2020 to connect with and perform for people during the pandemic. They traveled around the region to people’s porches, verandahs and backyards performing their captivating show for intimate gatherings.
“I am filled with excitement to be hosting Kate, Meg and Saskia at the Farm this summer. The Verandah Society shows in 2020 gave our community much-needed art and was a balm on our souls in a dark time,” explains Blackwell “This summer, the songs and stories that Kate and Meg have created will bring art back to the Farm as we begin to recover from our time of isolation. I cannot think of three better artists to guide us forward.”
“We're so thrilled to be collaborating with the 4th Line team this summer,‘ said Murphy and Suhr. “To have the first show back after COVID at the Farm is an absolute delight. We can't wait to have a live audience join us safely on the verandah.”
Saskia Tomkins (left), Megan Murphy (middle) and Kate Suhr (right). Tomkins plays the violin, viola, cello and nyckelharpa for the show onstage. Photo Courtesy of Tristan Peirce Photography and 4th Line Theatre.
The 2021 season will be 4th Line’s 29th season of producing outdoor theatre on the 170-year old Winslow farm.
The Winslow farm venue concession stand and picnic area will be open when the site opens on performance days at 4:00 PM and local food vendors will have sweet and savoury treats for sale before the show. Cash only.
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The Verandah Cafe With Megan Murphy And Kate Suhr Is What Peterborough Needs Right Now
/As we eagerly await the reopening of performance venues, local entertainers Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr are coming together to bring art and music to our audiences at home through The Verandah Cafe.
In keeping with the tradition of Irish storytellers, Kate and Megan will come to your verandah, (or yard), and share tales, music and comradery with friends in our community.
Megan and Kate
