Calling all ‘kindred spirits’ – Gather your friends and family and join us in Penrith these April School Holidays to reignite and share your love of L.M. Montgomery’s beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables, with a range of exciting events.
From an exclusive talk featuring a music World Premiere, to a family-friendly screening of the 2016 film, this line-up is guaranteed to delight Anne devotees and new fans of all ages!
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TALK AND MUSIC WORLD PREMIERE:
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
In this concert and presentation, Merri Bell will discuss acclaimed Canadian author, L.M. Montgomery. Best known for her novel, Anne of Green Gables, the first book in a seven-part series, Montgomery also wrote thirteen books exploring the life and experience of young women in the early 19th century, and was an extensive diarist.
‘Kindred spirits’ are invited to come together for this special event featuring the world premiere of Bell’s new composition for piano and strings, which responds to and evokes a musical portrait of Prince Edward Island, the infamous setting of the Anne of Green Gables series.
Date & Time:
Thursday 18 April at 6:30pm
Tickets:
Standard Ticket $20, Concession/Student $15
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Duration:
75 minutes
Location:
The Joan, 597 High Street, Penrith (Click here for a map)
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MOVIE SCREENING:
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (2016)
Join our friends at Penrith City Libraries for a special morning movie screening of Anne of Green Gables, directed by John Kent Harrison. Light refreshments will be provided.
Anne (Elle Ballentine), is an 11 year-old girl in need of attention and affection – having lived much of her young life in orphanages and strangers’ homes. But when she is offered the chance to join a family on Prince Edward Island, she takes up the opportunity with a big heart and all the optimism she can muster. Received into the home of brother and sister Marilla (Sarah Bostford, The Fog) and Mathew Cuthbert (Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen, The West Wing), Anne begins life anew – tackling her responsibilities with enthusiasm and vigour. As time goes on, Anne attends a country school, getting a taste for all things literary, establishing a life-long friendship with Diana Barry (Julia Lalonde) and even getting into arguments with boys like classmate Gilbert Blythe (Drew Haytaoglu), who incessantly teases Anne about her red hair. With noble aspirations to become a teacher, Anne sets out to truly show the world what she is made of.
SPECIAL OFFER
Book and attend the movie screening of Anne of Green Gables at Penrith City Library to receive a special discount of $5 off standard tickets to the Talk and Music World Premiere: Anne of Green Gables and Prince Edward Island at The Joan on Thursday 18 April at 6:30pm.
Date & Time:
Monday 15 April at 10am – SOLD OUT
Tuesday 16 April at 10am – SOLD OUT
Tickets:
Free, bookings essential. Tickets include light refreshments
Classification:
PG – Mild themes
Duration:
89 minutes (No interval)
Location
Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith (Click here for a map)
Anne of Green Gables and Prince Edward Island is presented in partnership with the University of New England (UNE). The Anne of Green Gables movie screening is delivered in partnership with Penrith City Libraries.