Season

1989-90

Play

Last Dance at the Avalon

Run Dates

October 4, 1989–October 8, 1989

Header image features: Frank Barry (left), Brian Hennessey. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.

Poster by Derek Caines.

Playwright

Director

Cast

Crew

Description

When the infamous Avalon Ballroom is finally forced to close its doors forever, it hardly causes a ripple of interest in St. John’s – except for owner Jerry Strange and his regulars. The Band from Hell are out of a gig and no one else but Jerry would ever hire them. Add Phonse, the Band’s manager, and we have the ingredients for a sadly funny look at the passing of an era, as all hands celebrate the last dance at the Avalon.

Production type

  • RCA Partnership

Producing Partners

  • The Newfoundland Shakespeare Company

Gallery

Image features: Last Dance at the Avalon cast members. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Image features: Last Dance at the Avalon cast members. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Image features: Last Dance at the Avalon cast members. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Image features: Last Dance at the Avalon cast members. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Image features: Last Dance at the Avalon cast members. Photo courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Last dance at the Avalon program. Courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.

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