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Jay has rewritten A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, turning it into a 10 minute poem complete with all the ghosts and everyone's favourite character, Scrooge.
Perfect for staff parties, member events, neighbourhood holiday gatherings...
Contact Jay at JayWalkingGuelph@gmail.com to book, but hurry.
Priced to suit any budget - a small honorarium to cover gas and time is all I ask.
Judging from previous performances, your audience will love it. I guarantee it.
Booking to date - A business group luncheon, a local Rotary, a not-for-profit Christmas party for members, a storytelling gathering, a health and social services group. Let's add your event.
Gather up your group. Decide on a day and a time, then contact me and book your walking tour.
jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com
It is that easy.
ANY TOUR, ANY DAY, ANY TIME
Tickets are $25 per person. It is a 90 minute tour filled with entertaining stories. You will visit unique locations and experience Guelph up close.
Walking Tours are a marvelous way to explore this city.
Also perfect for client appreciations, staff outings, social get-togethers, special occasions.
Sound effects, images and photographs complement the story and recitations. Think of this as a walking tour whereby you never leave your seat.
So where is this? It's The ArtBar (formerly E-Bar at The Bookshelf), 37 Quebec Street, Guelph.
It is now home to The Guelph Arts Council. JayWalking Guelph asked if he could perform this one man show here and without any hesitation they said YES.
There are only 2 performances. Sat November 18 at 7pm and Sunday Nov 19 at 2pm. Tickets are $25 per person. The show is one hour and yes there is an elevator.
The show was a hit this past summer in Collingwood. Now it's Guelph's turn.
A group of 4 or more can have a tour any day, any time. Just ask. jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com $25 per person, 90 minute tour. Satisfaction guaranteed.
As the fall weather approaches, the summer, outdoor theatre season comes to a close and indoor performances take over.
The Unfortunate Man Tour continues until the end of October as it is particularly interesting during the Fall and Halloween - William Harvey, The Unfortunate Man was sentenced to hang October 31, 1889. It's thrilling to stand in the jailyard and hear the words of the minister, and the newspaper reporters on that fateful day.
You can of course book a group tour (4 or more people) of Scandalous Guelph, Gwelf Early Days or The Unfortunate Man any day, any time. I have several group bookings (family reunions, historical groups) for September. September is a splendid time for a walking tour.
While I am also happy to conduct an outdoor tour in the winter, I also enjoy performing these tours indoors. Images & sound effects compliment the stories resulting in a moving multi-media presentation. These are perfect for social clubs that have access to a sizeable room. jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com
See you soon.
Jay
This delightful 60 minute, one-man show is coming to Guelph's newest performing arts venue - THE ARTBAR
Formerly known as E-BAR (above the Bookshelf) 41 Quebec Street.
Yes, there is an elevator!
Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears is a series of Irish tales featuring charming characters in outlandish situations. Sold out audiences loved the show in Collingwood this summer. Now it will be Guelph's turn.
Don't miss it. Only 2 performances.
More about the show and Jay HERE
A co-production between the Guelph Arts Council and JayWalking Guelph
LILT OF LAUGHTER, TRACE OF TEARS
LIVE THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS VERY BEST
In need of a high quality, low cost, no fuss live show?
Hot off sold out performances and rave reviews at Theatre Collingwood's Porchside Festival, Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears is set to "wow" your audience.
Next performances - The ARTBar Guelph, Nov 18, 19, 2023 Ticket info coming soon.
These charming Irish tales featuring delightful characters in outlandish situations are sure to warm the hearts of your friends, patrons and guests.
Let's discuss how I can help. I combine great live entertainment with years of experience in arts administration and fundraising. I except nothing less than "win-win".
Tuesdays at 7pm
June 27. July 11,18. Aug 1, 15. Sept 26. Oct 3
Meet at Guelph City Hall. $25 cash, per person.
Groups of 4 or more people can have a tour any day, any time. Email to book your group jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com
Long time fans rememer Scandals On The Speed River.
Scandalous Guelph is not that.
We will however still walk up and down Royal City Park along the banks of the Speed. There's ice cream nearby
Scandalous Guelph features true tales of some of Guelph's most notorius scandals, bootlegging, famous courtesans, attempted murders, and a couple of amusing scandals too.
While most tales deal with Guelph characters it does spill over into other regions.
As in all JayWalking Tours newspaper accounts recalled exactly as written turn a talk into theatrical presentation. This ain't no ordinary walking tour.
Find out for yourself. Tickets HERE
or meet me in the Boathouse Tea Room parking lot, 116 Gordon St Guelph, $25 cash in hand.
Saturday June 10, July 29. Aug 5, 19. Sept 2, 30. Oct 7
Want to get to know you city better?
Looking for things to do when you visit?
See Guelph up close. Take a walking tour.
Or, perhaps you like an intriguing tale. A true story proving fact is stranger than fiction.
Read this 👉 HERE
Buy Tickets 👉 HERE
Or contact me at jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com if you have a group (4 or more). I can take you for a tour any day, any time.
Performing at festivals, events, schools, theatres, community centres, retirement homes, parties or simply out on the street, Jay has performed throughout Ontario going on 50 years now!
Jay is a regular feature in his current hometown of Guelph, with his audience being made up of locals, new arrivals, and visitors from as far away as Brazil, Asia, India and the British Isles. Jay prefers performing live and therefore seldom does film work, podcasts, zooms and what have you. For Jay live performances are the most compelling and rewarding; with no two performances alike.
Tales of love, murder, scandal or anything well written is central to Jay's work. For Jay the text is King; as great writing is worth memorizing and reciting.
Book a show, a tour, or custom storytelling event. Everything comes with a full money back guarantee. Experience has proven, if you attend one JayWalking event, you will attend another.
Don't forget. May is Food For Kids Month. Proceeds from tickets will go to Guelph's Food For Kids so book now! Thanks for visiting.
I've had the idea to turn Charlene Herrold's book into a play for quite some time and for some reason began working on it in earnest over the past couple of months.
After days of going over jigs and reels and other recordings of Irish music, I came across a piece that I knew would be perfect by way of an introduction to "Fiddler O'Flaherty's Troubles"
The story goes something like this. Poor Frances is falling in love with the Widow O'Donnell, his best friend's wife.
Kevin, the best friend, died three years ago and Frances misses his musical partner who was a fine hand at the tin whistle and the flute. His other pal, who played bones and bodhran is now confined to his bed. All Frances has left is the memory of the good times they had. The Widow O'Donnell has invited Frances to join her for a bite after mass and Frances is beside himself as he finds he has feelings for his best friend's wife and doesn't know what to do.
I was looking for a musical piece to set the mood and suddenly there it was. One problem though, I couldn't just take the music. As a performer myself I know the value of artistic work.
I made the ask and waited with baited breath as I really wanted this musical piece to set the tone for the story.
Today my wish came true! I received permission to use the selection!
If you visit the pages of these two musicians you will see why I am so excited and honoured to be allowed to include a snippet of their music in the show.
Please take a moment to visit Marissa Waite at modernbodhran.com and Jenna Reid at jennareidmusic.com Enjoy the music. Take a lesson if you like or buy their offerings and then join me this summer for Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears and hear the outcome of Fiddler O'Flaherty's Troubles.
Of course this is just the beginning. I've lots of surprises in the sound effects department for this show! Including perhaps some music from musicians closer to home. Stay tuned.
Move over, (unless of course you're Jay Walking, then by all means, take your time) Sheesh this is getting confusing. Best to just have a look see and book a performance.
It is a bit of a trip down memory lane for this actor as I spent 8 years working for Theatre Collingwood (2000-2008)
In addition to their fabulous main stage series, Theatre Collingwood produces The Porchside Festival. The Porchside Festival is just that - theatre performed on the porches of homes in and around Collingwood while audience members gather on the lawns to enjoy the show.
It is the perfect intimate setting for a delicate, funny, touching play like Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears - a collection of wonderful Irish tales filled with delightful characters in outlandish situations.
Meet Fiddler O'Flaherty, The Widow O'Donnell, The Big and Little Jimmies, The O'Hares, O'Haras, O'Sullivans and even the cat, Francis O'Feline.
"Sure it is well known the whole world would be Irish if it could" -- Francis O'Flaherty.
Details and ticket information coming soon. 3 performances: Friday July 14 at 7pm and Saturday July 15 at 2and 7pm.
Or how about local 19'th century poetry?
Gentle Irish Tales?
A custom performance just for you?
I've a vast repertoire.
Help feed a starving artist. Hire a storyteller for your next event. Live entertainment is extremely impactful and will please your guests immensely. They'll be talking about what a fun time they had, years later.
👉 Artist feeding station here 👈
New indoor shows. A new Irish show.
The incomparable Robin Baird Lewis is working on some amazing ideas and images.
I've connected with a very talented Dereck Addie, graphics guy extraordinaire
Gareth Lind of Lind Design continues to provide design and advertising advice.
And I have had the opportunity to rub shoulders with one of my all time favourite storytellers Robert Munch, thanks to my good friends Sya VanGeest, Brian Holstein, Beve Matson & Michael Dougherty (Rusty) from the Guelph Guild of Storytellers
This JAYBird couldn't be happier.
Let's JAYWalk eh?
Elizabeth was born 1794. She came to Guelph in 1844 and lived to be 99, passing away in 1893
Elizabeth Jane was a herbalist, and people from all over Wellington County would come to her to cure their ailments.
I am particularly fond of this picture of her because to me it appears she has just read something dreadfully scandalous in that book that's on her lap and is showing her shock with that hand on cheek gesture.
This is exactly how I hope you will react when you take in a performance of "Scandalous Guelph"
Imagine getting to your historic walking tour featuring tales from the 19'th century by riding this 21'st century transportation device.
Guelph can do that.
Take the all new electric bus to your tour this year.
Gotta love Guelph Tourism
