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 it's world premiere in 2003, Tempting Providence has toured to more than 75 communities across Canada, the UK and Australia.
Opening: July 1st, 2008
$25 Adults; $12.50 Students
(price includes HST)
