She delivered more than 700
babies, extracted at least 5,000
teeth, set broken limbs, performed
kitchen table operations by lamplight and was known throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as "Florence Nightingale of the North." A wonderful heartfelt portrayal of Nurse Myra Bennett who for more than 50 years was the only medical aide along the almost 350 miles of rugged coastline on the Great Northern Peninsula. Since its June 1, 2002 world premiere at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival, TNL has taken Tempting Providence around the world - playing to more than 63,000 people in 440 performances in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, United States and 9 Canadian provinces & one territory.
10th Anniversary Special
June 1, 2012 (one night only)
$30 Adults; $15 Students
(price includes HST)