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Our Beautiful Sons: Remembering Matthew Dinning is based on the true story of a local family, the Dinnings of Wingham (just ten minutes from Blyth). Their eldest son, Matthew, was a dynamic, funny, and charming young man, adored by the community. Matthew's first posting with the Canadian Forces was at Petawawa in May 2004, as a member of the Military Police. In April of 2006, at 23 years young, Cpl Matthew Dinning was killed in Gumbad province, Afghanistan.
A year later, his younger brother, and the Dinnings' only other child, Brendon, volunteered for active service in Afghanistan. The Canadian Forces called his parents and asked them how to proceed. Should they grant his request, knowing the sacrifice this family had already made for their country? Should they reject it? How do a loving mom and dad make a decision like this? This is a play about the bonds of family, the search for bravery, and the always complicated paths to manhood, motherhood, and peace.
This powerful play was written after extensive interviews with the Dinnings themselves, who opened their home and their hearts to the playwright throughout the creation of this singular piece.
This is a prime example of what Blyth does best: telling powerful local stories, and putting relevant, original Canadian plays onstage.
Our Beautiful Sons: Remembering Matthew DInning | June 15 to August 6.
For tickets call 1.877.862.5984 or 519.523.9300 or click here blythfestival.com
Photo: Cpl. Matthew Dinning.
2016-06-08
Blyth: "Our Beautiful Sons: Remembering Matthew Dinning" begins previews June 15