A major fundraiser in 2016 for the Drayton Rotary Club involves an evening of fellowship, food and theatre.
The club’s 26th annual dinner theatre on May 12 includes a full roast beef dinner with homemade pies for dessert. The theatre portion of the evening features the Drayton Entertainment production of Mamma Mia!
A silent auction will also take place during the event.
“The proceeds from the night go to recreational programs for children in Drayton. We are focusing on the splash pad this year. It’s a wonderful evening of socializing and fun. An event not to miss,” said Rotarian Lorrie Spaling.
Mamma Mia! recently completed a 14-year run on Broadway, continues with performances in London’s west end after 16 years and was made into a movie in 2008. The musical makes use of 23 songs from the Swedish pop group ABBA (1972-82) including Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream and Super Trouper.
The plot centres around a relationship between a free spirited single mother Donna Sheridan and her daughter Sophie. Set at an island resort run by Donna, the two are preparing for Sophie’s upcoming wedding. Without her mother’s knowledge, Sophie invies three men, one of whom could potentially be her father to attend her wedding. Confusion, set to popular ‘70s music, reigns with only 24 hours before the ceremony is to begin.
Show-only option
“Come out and support the Rotary Club and this community event. With Mother’s Day coming up, it would be a great gift for mom. Tickets can also be purchased for just the theatre production,” Spaling said.
Dinner runs from 5 to 7pm at the PMD Arena Complex. The show starts at 7:30pm at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Spaling at 519-638-2232 or Bob Bignell at 519-638-2736.
