FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

GUELPH, ON, July 22, 2024:  

Summer theatre is back at McCrae House

Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this August with “War and Peace: Songs and Monologues” presented by Rhapsodius (aka Andrew Craig).

In its tenth season, Backyard Theatre has become an annual summer tradition, featuring one-act plays that respond to the life and accomplishments of doctor, soldier, and poet Lt. Col. John McCrae. “War and Peace: Songs and Monologues” runs from August 15 to 24, with shows at 7 pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 pm matinees on Saturdays.

What are the causes of war? Is war simply human nature? Is the goal of world peace realistic? Artivist and educator Rhapsodius (aka Andrew Craig) presents a one-person, one-act show that poses these questions and more, and offers possible answers. “War and Peace: Songs and Monologues” features some of the greatest songs about war and peace composed in the 20th century, by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Bob Marley. Rhapsodius weaves together these songs with deeply considered monologues that draw equally from the ancient writings of Sun Tzu as well as from contemporary authors such as Gwynne Dyer, Margaret McMillan, Pema Chodron and the Dalai Lama. “War and Peace: Songs and Monologues” aims to educate, enlighten, uplift and inspire in equal measure, and leave you with the sense that a peaceful world is indeed possible, and that we can co-create it.

Tickets are $25 each, available on Eventbrite or by calling 519-836-1221.

McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street. It is physically accessible.

For more information:

Tammy Adkin, Manager, Museums and Culture
Culture and Recreation
City of Guelph
[email protected]
519-826-1221 extension 2775