PUBLIC PERFORMANCES 2012

Celebrations commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 have commenced and Maja has many bookings for private functions and both conference and corporate groups. In high demand are her dramatic portrayals as Laura Secord and Niagara-on-the-Lake walking tours. Between historic based presentations, Maja continues to perform from her contemporary repertoire. The following is a list of public appearances:

Wednesday March 7th 7PM
Mahtay Café & Lounge

Maja reads CASTA DIVA ~ Visions of Maria Callas ~
In Theatre Beyond Words Salon Series
A workshop reading of her play about opera singer Maria Callas.
Maja is pleased to announce that her brother actor, Guy Bannerman, will be portraying the male roles.

Mahtay Café & Lounge
241 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines
PWYC

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Monday March 12th 7:30PM
Niagara Historical Society & Museum

Maja is Mistress of Ceremonies
Celebrating Poet Irving Layton
Readings, Recollections & Discussion

To mark the Centenary of Layton's birth.
The first set features readings by poets Maja Bannerman, Gregory Betts and Terrance Cox and Layton biographer, Elspeth Cameron. Led by Stan Skrzeszewski, the second set features a discussion with the audience on Poetry, Freedom & Guilt: The Works of Irving Layton.

Niagara Historical Society and Museum
43 Castlereagh Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Free Admission

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Wednesday April 18th 7:30 PM
Fort Erie Public Library
Maja performs as Laura Secord and reads an excerpt of her play for young audiences, Katie Ward Meets Laura Secord ~ A Superunnatural Fairytale ~

As a recipient of an Ontario Arts Council grant, Maja developed this work during a Playwright-in-Residency under the guidance of Carousel Players.

Play Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Katie is really looking forward to her summer. Not only will her all girl band have lots of time to practice, but she is also thrilled to have been hired as a tour guide at the Laura Secord Homestead in Queenston. This is this just the beginning of her adventure. An adventure that will change her life!

Fort Erie Public Library
89 Ridge Road
Ridgeway, Ontario
905- 871-2546
Free Admission

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Sunday June 3rd 1:30pm
Willoughby Historical Museum

The Willoughby Wannabees Old Time Radio Show
Written & Directed by Maja Bannerman
This serial style Radio Show highlights the history of Willoughby Township and the Village of Chippawa.

Willoughby Historical Museum
9935 Niagara Parkway (at Weaver Road)
Niagara Falls
905-295-4036
Free Admission

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Saturday June 23rd 5PM
DeCew Park

Maja performs as Laura Secord at this important heritage site. DeCew House was the destination for Laura when she set out on her celebrated trek from Queenston over the rough terrain of the Niagara Escarpment in June of 1813 to warn the British military of an impending American attack. The foundation of DeCew House has been preserved as a memorial and a park site.
In this dramatic portrayal as Canada's beloved heroine, Maja will reveal the life of women during the war.

DeCew Park is located 0.5 km west of the intersection of Merrittville Hwy and Decew Road
Thorold, Ontario
Free Admission

Book your walking tour today! Call 905-934-PAST or email us at all 905-934-PAST or email us at info@parasollane.ca.