Virtual Fundraiser for the Actors' Fund of Canada – Celebrating Robert Burns
Free (RSVP required)
Daniel Vnukowski, piano
R.H. Thomson, actor
Rabbie Burns Fans! Grab some haggis, whiskey, and join us on a fascinating journey that shines a modern light on Scotland’s national poet.
Join our Artistic Director on Wednesday, June 16 for a fundraiser to support the Actors’ Fund of Canada, featuring one of Canada’s foremost stage actors – R.H. Thomson. His impressive career spans over 50 years, to which he has received numerous awards and nominations, including Gemini & Genie awards, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and most recently the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama.
In this 1-hour virtual event, we’ll be celebrating the poetry of Robert Burns, narrated by R.H. Thomson with Daniel Vnukowski on the piano. Musical excerpts by Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, Malcolm Arnold, and Led Zeppelin. We explore aspects of Burns’ life & work in four chapters:
Chapter 1: Poetry & The Love of Language
Chapter 2: Independence & the Rights of Women
Chapter 3: The Romantic Man
Chapter 4: The People’s Poet
The broadcast will take place at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific.
RSVP to this concert using the form at the bottom of this page: https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/afc-fundraiser/
Performance will be streamed at the above link on June 16.
100% of funds generated from this event will go toward supporting young actors facing hardships as a result of the pandemic. Donate to the Actors’ Fund of Canada using the following link: https://afchelps.ca/collingwood/