[BCMA] Fwd: Barkerville's Theatre Royal to Host Gala Event on Saturday, June 16th

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Subject: 	Barkerville's Theatre Royal to Host Gala Event on Saturday, 
June 16th
Date: 	Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:47:21 -0700



*_FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE_*

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*Barkerville's Theatre Royal to Host Gala Event on Saturday, June 16th*

*June 11, 2012 (Barkerville, BC) - *In 2012, Barkerville Historic Town's 
famous Theatre Royal celebrates its 144th year.  Established soon after 
the great Barkerville fire of 1868, an event that both devastated the 
town and inspired its regrowth, the Theatre Royal has stood as a 
testament to an appreciation of things that are beautiful and inspiring, 
even in times of great adversity.  Every summer season since Barkerville 
was first declared a provincial heritage site more than fifty years ago, 
a dedicated troupe of actors, singers, dancers and musicians assemble in 
the historic town to re-create the mission of the original Cariboo 
Amateur Dramatic Association: bringing joy and creativity to the goldfields.

"This season, which marks 144 years since the original Theatre Royal 
building opened its doors, Barkerville's Newman and Wright Theatre 
Company will play host to a gala event acknowledging the achievements of 
the theatre and the admiration and support of its audience," said James 
Douglas, Manager of Visitor Experiences.  "On Saturday, June 16th, 
friends, colleagues and the community will come together for a full day 
of celebrating Newman and Wright Theatre Company, the Theatre Royal, 
and, of course, the original Cariboo Dramatic Association, whose 
traditions are lovingly carried on today."

Newman and Wright Theatre Company will begin its gala performances at 
1:00pm on June 16^th with Danette Boucher's one-woman show /The Bride of 
Barkerville/, a thrilling story about Cariboo Amateur Dramatic 
Association co-founder, Florence Wilson. The day will continue with two 
offerings from the Newman and Wright's entire Theatre Royal cast: 
/Westering Man -- James Anderson's Journey/, a musical drama about the 
infamous "Bard of Barkerville," at 4:00pm, and the 2012 edition of /Gold 
Rush Revue/, a musical variety show that is sure to delight theatre 
goers of any age, at 8:00pm.  Afterwards, beginning at 9:00pm, there 
will be more music, merriment, and mercantile opportunities at 
Barkerville's Theatre Royal, the Barkerville Hotel, House Hotel, and 
Mason and Daly General Merchants.

Gala tickets are available for $40.00 (plus HST) and include admission 
to Barkerville, access to all three Theatre Royal shows, the evening 
festivities, and a seat at the Barkerville Heritage Trust's annual 
general meeting.

During the day, and between shows, gala ticket holders can enjoy 
Barkerville's award-winning historical interpretation programs, town 
tours, and a variety of demonstrations throughout the site.  For more 
information about the 2012 Theatre Royal Gala, or to reserve tickets, 
please visit www.theatreroyal.ca <http://www.theatreroyal.ca>, or call 
(250) 994-3340.

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*ABOUT BARKERVILLE HISTORIC TOWN*

Barkerville Historic Town is the largest historic site in Western North 
America (www.barkerville.ca).  Barkerville is provincially, nationally 
and internationally recognized for its historic significance associated 
with its place in western Canada's gold rush era and the role the gold 
rush played in BC joining Canada. Barkerville is widely known as a "must 
see" for travel itineraries in western Canada.  The historic town is 
also a significant contributor to the Cariboo regional economy and is 
widely regarded as a unique component of the regional identity.

The Barkerville Heritage Trust, as Barkerville's operating and managing 
partner, works in conjunction with the Province of British Columbia, the 
owner and statutory guardian of Barkerville's heritage resources, to 
ensure that Barkerville is efficiently managed, entertaining and 
educational to visitors, and financially stable as the premier heritage 
resource and tourism attraction for the Cariboo. The ultimate aim is to 
maintain and enhance Barkerville's position as a nationally significant 
heritage resource and tourism attraction for British Columbia and Canada.

Barkerville is situated 80 km east of Quesnel, British Columbia in the 
foothills of the Cariboo Mountains, close to Troll Mountain Ski Resort 
and Bowron Lake Provincial Park. The nearby community of Wells (8 km 
from Barkerville) is the service and housing centre for the area 
(www.wellsbc.com) and is itself a dynamic cultural community, home of 
Island Mountain Arts, the acclaimed Toni Onley Artists' Project, the 
International Celtic Harp School (www.imarts.com), the dynamic indie 
music festival ArtsWells (www.artswells.com), and the Sunset Theatre 
(www.sunset-theatre.com). Wells is also situated close to a wide variety 
of winter and summer outdoor activities.

*MEDIA INQUIRIES*

Fairlith Harvey | Coordinator, Special Events

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*B  A  R  K  E  R  V  I  L  L  E     H  I  S  T  O  R   I  C     T  O  W  N*

Box 19 | Barkerville, BC | V0K 1B0

250-994-3302 | 888-994-3332 toll free | 250-994-3435 fax

fharvey at barkerville.ca

www.barkerville.ca <http://www.barkerville.ca/>

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