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This week, the cast and crew of Blyth Festival's second 2007 production, Queen Milli of Gait. joined together for the first time in the Garage rehearsal hall to hear design presentations and a first read-through of the script. Playwright Gary Kirkham described his inspiration for the play as being intrigued by an interview on CBC radio of the notorious Milli- cent Miilroy. Fascinated by someone who would be so bold as to write "wife of Edward VIII" on her tombstone. Kirkham dug a little deeper to discov- er the reality of Millroy's story. While questionable. no one is absolutely sure where the truth ends and the fanta- sy begins. Queen Milli comes to Blyth Kirkham descended upon the Galt archives where the clerk instantly recognized his request by responding "oh, you mean Milli." This clerk had actually had an opportunity to speak with Millicem Millroy prior to her death and Kirkham's thoughts ofMilli instantly produced impressions that triggered the play. And. the story of Fdward vm also fascinated Kirkham, describing him as "on the cutting edge at thartime, hroadiv cultured - a man that could change the world." Award-winning set and lighting designer, Steve Lucas presented a model of his "garden set" last week which he describes as "ide- alized and dream-like, not quite reality - a really lovely memory" Lucas also felt strongly that the Blyth Memorial Community Hall - the vilv lage's cenotaph -- be a visi- ble part of the sec Set in 1919, the Blyth Memorial Community Hall was under construction dur- ing the time of the prince's visit, and its presence adds power and poignancy to scenes. The director, Eric Ooate. felt immediately connected with its notorious characters - Edward vm and "crazy" Milli -- captivated by the quest to find a moment "when something leads one to fall off the rails - the moment that changes one's course of life and embarks them on the road to unhap- piness." Queen Milli of Gait opens July 4 and runs until Aug. ll. Tickets are $18 to $26 per person. and are available by calling the Blyth Festival box office at 519-523-9300 or at I-877-862-5984. Visit wwwhlythfestival.c0m for more information. CLUES ACROSS 1. No tongs! living 5. Separation of Church and State 10. Twin ot Phrixus n. Sscvetly married 13. Dinner plate Home! It Displaying liveliness 16. Caliph CLUES DOWN 1. A way to burst out 2. An anension at the and and at right angles to a main building 4. A waved person 5. The presents ot pus-forming bactena ur m buns In the Mood at (Issues 6. Stews with chickpeas 7. Annual OI biennial grass havmg area 21. San - Obispo. in California 22. To declalm wildly 23. South American Indian " Adipose tissues 25. Cubes 26. The time someone has existed 27. mad/my ,, 28. Search tor 29. Acts as military assistant 30. Without (French) 31. Chinese monetary unit 32. Belgium city SE of Brussels 33. Male parent 36. Portable stands tor coMns 38. A large bound bundle 39. Excluded from use or menuon 40. Arthur --' Windedon champion 41. Indian dancer Kanak £2 Ott-ttroadway theater award 43. The smallest state 47. PM (am) 48. Mollusks 49. Philadelphia team 51. Croquet ball striker 52. Moved in a curved path 53, Commands " Comedian Foxx _ 17. Traitorous 19. Stone lined grave {USSH‘UH tkmtstr spikes and light brown grains 10. Downing Il?. Dig 13. Ronaun’s Romanian car 14, Fry quickly trt a lime fat 15. LA. DJ Rick 18. Fill with high spirits 20. Tantalum 24. Pommussa folk song 25. Animal lairs 27, Days (Spanish) 28, Showing sound judgmenl 29. Breed of large terrier bred m YotksMre - 30. Type genus ot the Soleidatg 31. God 32. Shopping centers 33. Covered patchin " TOIevated 35, Formal combats 36. Point at a fishhook 37, River in Russo 38. Surpasses 39. Not from 41. Hammered metal u. Plural ot 2 down 45. Close by 46, Boldly challenge 50, Divides evenly unto WATERLOO CleCli . Wednesday. lune 20. 2007 . tWitNiEtTg TOTE? WEEKS PUZZLE Zl