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"The lineup we have is just terrik" The lineup includes KICK _ Mar Quest com- petition from I- 2:30 p.m.: the Prairie [Mugs at " pm; Hand Harte. the 3003 Star Quest winner. at 4:30 p.m.: Dan Younger an 3:30 pm: Greg Hannah at 7:15 p-m.; and Diane t ihasc at 9 pm, -Diane Chase is one of the premier female counlry- music artists in this court- try." Brooks said. -' unlike the music that will fili the stage from early afternoon until late evening “We wanted to add another ele- ment for kids and tout that this is a family event," But the pony rides will only be running through- out the day, Brooks stressed will take place in the Regi- na-Sueet public parking lot. near Waterloo City Hall. And not only does the festival have a new home: it has a new attraction, "We're also bringing in pony rides this year." Brooks AN EXTRA 15% OFF ON . LEVOLOR' VERTICAL WINDOW SOLUTIONS A few of the performers scheduled to play at this Saturday’s Uptown Country music festival include tclockwise from top left) Diane Chase. Greg Hannah and the Prairie Dawgs. Brooks said "And country-music fans are extraordinarily loyal - more so than any other genre of music, I'd say" Brooks said the event V which is free to attend - will again be fully licensed. and Lucy's Seafood Kitchen will have a food venue set up. V “We'll be going rain or shine," Brooks said. 'Bul obviously we're hoping for sun." "That's how we keep our festivals free - because of the amazing community support we receive," she she's conrtdent there won't be an empty seat - or hay bale - in the parking lot. 't \t " Drayton newcomers Katherine East (lanie McMichael), lason Mitchell (Mr. lawson). Miranda Plant (Miss Whittington), Anne Ross (Sue luwsun) and Mary lung (Maude Hadley) round out the tal- emed cast. Not Now, Darling is sponsored by the Co-opera- lots and Plain Disposal Inc. Media sponsors arr 570 News and FM 92.1. Design sponsors are Cherrey Bus Lines and Wightman Telecom Ltd. lhe 2006 season is sponsored hy Basics t mice Products and (I G. Not Now, Darling plays eight shows a week, lune H through Iuly l5. rickets can be ordered Ivy calling the Waylon Fes- oval Theatre box omn- at 638-5535 or toll frec at I- MH-4494463. Visit www.tiraytortreuivalthvatre.com for more information. Maria Heidler and Nicholas Rice are featured as Mr. and Mrs. Frencham. with the many Karen Sweet as Miss Tipdale and Stephen Fielden as Harry McMichael. "Not Now, Darling continues Drayton iznlertain- ment's proud summer tradition of presenting witty, wacky. and wonderful farces." says artistic director Alex Mustakas, Under the direction of Marci, Rash. the Produc- lion stars perennial audience favourite Bryan Foster as Arnold t Irouch (Boeing-BoeirVRun For Your Wife. A Flea in Her Far and many more) as well as Robin Ward as the scheming Gilbert Bodley. Unfortunately. Harry buys the mink for his svelte secretary. Sue, instead. The blot thickens for Bodley and Crouch when Janie strips in the salon and refuses to leave without her promised mink. The laughter continues with the arrival of several more characters, resulting in a hysterical spectacle as the secrets and scandal unravel. "its outrageous combination of philandering hus- bands. mistaken identities and scantily clad women make for non-slop laughs. It's sure to he one of the funniest shows of the season." Written by celebrated British playwright Ray (honey. Not Now, Darling follows the hilarious antics of Arnold Crouch and Gilbert Bodley, a pair of busi- nessmen operating an elegant fur salon in London. Crouchutruggres to hbld the business together while Bodley spends his time mastering the art of seduction. Scandal ensues when Bodley attempts to win the affections of his newest would-be mistress. Janie, by selling her mobster husband, Harry, an expensive mink at a fraction of its real worth. he second production of the season at the I Drayton Festival Theatre is sure to leave every- one in stitches. The uproarious British farce Not Now, Darling entertains audiences for five weeks starting tonight 'Not Now, Darling' defines farce at Drayton theatre Show opens tonight