(The World premiere of this play will happen in Jan Karon’s home town)
Originally produced at the Blowing Rock Stage Company, Kenneth Kay, Producing Artistic Director. 

Early Bird Tickets Now SELLING!

Here at Bethany College
you will be able to see the Canadian Premiere
this Thursday, Friday,and Saturday:
November 4-6, 2010

After many years of waiting and hoping the story of Father Tim Kavanagh, the much-loved bachelor rector of Lord’s Chapel church in the close-knit mountain community of Mitford, has become a play!

For those who have read the Mitford novels and been moved by the lives of the town’s characters and Father Tim’s Godly wisdom, this play is an exciting chance to see these people come to life. The church secretary Emma, housekeeper Puny, local mayor Esther, the eccentric regulars at Percy’s Main Street Grill, elderly heiress Miss Sadie Baxter, jokester Uncle Billy and his dotty wife, Miss Rose and of course Dooley Barlow and Cynthia Coppersmith are all a part of “Welcome to Mitford”. Father Tim lives his eclectic townsfolk but his near retirement life changes dramatically when Dooley comes under his care, his health is compromised and he falls in love with his new neighbour, Cynthia. As is his habit, Father Tim prays for direction and finds his answers through scripture.

Early Bird Tickets till August 1 : $ 18.00* per ticket    

                                       Group rates: $120.00* per table of 8

Advanced Tickets till September 15: $ 22.00* per ticket    

                               Group rates: $150.00* per table of 8

Regular Tickets after September 15 : $ 25.00* per ticket    

                                Group rates: $180.00* per table of 8

                                                             * add GST

Doors Open: 7:00 pm   Dessert and Theatre: 7:30 pm

I am so excited to be able to present such a wonderful story here at Bethany College for I have loved the Mitford books for many years. The inspirational words and plain speaking has brought me comfort and motivation over the years. And it is what I hope you will be able to take home with you when you come. That is why I am hoping that you will buy your tickets early; we managed a discount price for those who purchase tickets during the summer months, so book early and come in November for a wonderful evening of laughter and sighs and good times. Oh, bring your friends, this is something great to share.
                                         Thanks, see you all soon,
                                 Susan J. Schmidt Goerz (Director)

Dessert Plates may include a sampling of:

• Esther’s Orange Marmalade Cake
• Harley’s Brownies
• Raspberry Lemon Delight Cake
• Fresh Fruit
• Father Tim’s Angel Food