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After Dinner Entertainment

 

Calithumpians have offered first-rate after dinner entertainment to a variety of satisfied clients in the motorcoach market for over 20 years.

 

The Calithumpians have appeared as featured entertainment from Halifax to Vancouver, and have performed for tourism promotional junkets to New York, Montreal, Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia, adding a slice of Maritime life to these events. On their home turf, the troupe brings groups from across North America and around the World, a humorous view of  New Brunswick, the Maritimes and Canada.

 

Performances can be tailored to the needs and tastes of particular audiences, and vary in length between 30 and 90 minutes, in one or two acts.  The current roster includes:

 

NB Welcome - A whirlwind tour of New Brunswick, highlighting the regions and tourist routes - exploring the byways and backwoods.

 

Flagship-   A comic chronicle, depicting the life and times in New Brunswick’s two hundred plus years through humour and song.

 

Bull of the Woods-  Tales of woods-lore and wildlife, tracing the old logging ways and lessons in moose-calling.

 

Downeasters-   A fast-paced tour through the Atlantic region,  exploring the four East Coast provinces’ past and  present characters and caricatures.

 

Maple Laughs-  A wild goose chase for the elusive Canadian identity through modern humour and satire.

 

Our combination of  lively humour, music and local colour is guaranteed  to add style and flare to you tour itinerary. Performances garner rave reviews and enthusiastic audience response. References upon request. Prices for entertainment packages vary with cast size, the length of program and the number of audience members. 

 

Innovative Ideas

 

Peter Pacey has developed a series of innovative activities for groups with a view to offering hands-on discovery experiences for participants. The activities include:

 

Murder Mystery- Mystery History - Interactive murder mystery theatre with a history twist; this is an evening full of intrigue and deception. Especially effective for motorcoach audiences, these mysteries are designed to be interactive and participatory. Duration: 1.5 hours

 

Folksong Singalong  -  Learn the words and actions to several New Brunswick folksongs that have been spread the world over in the folk tradition. Songs include a Malecite Welcome chant,  an Acadian boatsong, a Maritime sea shanty, a traditional  Woodsman’s song and the Provincial Anthem.  Duration: 1.5 hours.

 

Heritage Hunt -  Enjoy an interactive game based on various architectural treasures in old Fredericton, as your group is guided on a exploratory walk through  heritage buildings and artists’ and artisans’ studios.  Duration: 1.5 hours.

 

The Military Muster Tour  -  This exciting and interactive tour features a day in a soldier’s life in Fredericton’s historic Military Compound. The tour features the restored Guard House and Soldier’s Barracks and a chance to try on the old red tunics of the British Regiment and pose for photos etc. Duration: 1.5  hours.

 

The Picnic Basket Social -  For that off-the-beaten-track experience let us arrange a picnic  basket social for your group including the gingham table cloths, wicker baskets and all the trimmings. The lunch can be tailored to your tastes and budget and the activity includes a tour to an out-of-the-way location for a truly unique way to experience New Brunswick. Duration:  2 hours.

Cost: Ask about menus & price ranges per person charge for lunch

 

 

 

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