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PRESENTATION HOUSE will. be brimming with the works of seven focal drama groups when the local zone festival of Theatre B.C. hosts its festival of plays.

From April 19 to 23, nine plays from original. works to classical adaptations ‘and well-known favorites will be performed as groups vie to be cligible to repre- sent. the zone in the provincial finals in Victoria this summer.

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“This zone has got.some good theatre groups,” noted festival publicist Richard Strachan. ‘tit has always done very well at the pro-

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On the final day of the festival, only one play will be performed to allow for a showcase of top choices from the festival's ad- judicator, Tom Kerr.

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People can take in one or all of the plays, and a festival pass is available. :

Curtain time is 8 p.m:. For fur- ther scheduie details: 986-1351 or 929-4415,

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