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(Hamilton, ON) – Global Spectrum, facility managers for Molson Canadian Studio are pleased to announce the return of the hilarious one woman show, Nonna’s Party! to Molson Canadian Studio on Saturday, September 20th, 2014.
Back by popular demand for one NIGHT ONLY!
Nonna’s Party!
Nominated for "Best One Person Show" Canadian Comedy Awards 2013
MOLSON CANADIAN STUDIO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2014 – 8:00PM
TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!
Tickets for Nonna’s 90th Party! are on-sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca by telephone at 1 855 872 5000 or in person at the FirstOntario Centre Box Office.
When Nonna is a no-show for her own surprise birthday party, her granddaughter “Ash-a-ly” keeps the guests entertained with stories of this feisty Sicilian grandmother. Nonna isn’t your knit-a-sweater granny; she’s outspoken, opinionated, and calls it like it is. Nonna isn’t afraid of hard work – “Boyfriend? Ma! I no thinky so. Ash-a-ly, get inside and helpy mommy clean up!”
Ashley Burton’s hilarious one-woman show recounts stories of her quirky Italian family. Burton seamlessly moves in-and-out of character, bring to life her spirited Nonna. Nonna may have trouble pronouncing her Canadian grandkid’s names, but she’s always on hand to dispense advice—on everything from their career to their love lives, “Hey Ashalina, you likey big or the skinny sausegeoues?
Burton also portrays her slower-paced, relaxed Nonno, whose mind is perpetually thinking about eating, or sitting down to eat. And whose grasp of the English language shifts if he thinks it’ll keep him out of trouble.
Finally, there’s Ashley’s mom, Louisa, affectionately known as “Zsa Zsa.” She’s the black sheep of the family: with her pink lipstick, hair extensions, and ability to make an entrance. Not your typical stay-at-home mom, oh no! More like half Peggy Bundy meets Zsa Zsa Gabor; the absolute life of the party.
Nonna’s Party is a love letter to Burton’s Sicilian roots and her obvious affection for her family. Nonna’s party combines multimedia aspects of film, sound, images and vintage video of Sicily, a little singing and dancing, and live music—in party-like atmosphere.
This show is intended to inspire each and every single one of you to reconnect with YOUR family.
Photo: Ashley Burton.
2014-09-16
Hamilton: "Nonna's Party" returns to Hamilton on September 20