What matters most?
It is a question Caravan Farm Theatre’s summer production of The Night’s Mare examines.
A young woman, entranced by magic and eager to leave home, her mother, an accordion player who comes close to having a fling with a much younger man, her horse trainer father, who seeks to impress a Hollywood-style power couple who’s drive to make films seems to supercede their love for their daughter – all of them find answers in their search for a mythical white horse.
Meet Florence, whose extraordinary babysitting skills are tested by the Hollywood couple’s unruly daughter. Left in Florence’s charge while they follow her father into the woods to search for the beautiful mare, the child escapes and takes her on a merry chase through the same forest.
Caravan’s artistic director Courtenay Dobbie has scored another winner, both in the play and the performers. And, as always, the family-friendly production serves up wisdom with a healthy dose of hilarity.
The outdoor setting is beautiful and last Thursday, a large helicopter flew overhead on its return to the rapattack base – a reality check and reminder of how precious the landscape is.
The Night’s Mare runs to Aug. 23. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller Box Office at 250-549-7469.
