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The
Living/Reading Room
facing the lake, with French doors opening to a terrace, embraced
the cultural fabric of lakeside life at Old Brewery Bay.
It is here where Leacock, standing before the fireplace, performed
for his guests by reading from manuscripts in progress (above),
to determine the effect on his future reading public.
This room also became the scene for performances by Leacock's
amateur theatre troop The Old Brewery Players.
Using the bay windowed alcove at the west end of the room as a
stage, with a bed sheet acting as a curtain, family and friends of
all ages became his characters. Plays were written, posters
and programs were issued, many of which were illustrated by Margo
Castillon and Leacock's artistic companion May "Fitz"
Shaw, for whom he built a painting studio along the shore. |
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Contact:
Jenny Martynyshyn (705)329.1908 ext. 801
jennymartynyshyn@rogers.com |
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Rental
Rates
Basic Ceremony (grounds
only) 2 hours or less
Each additional hour |
400.00
100.00 |
Basic Reception (Swanmore Hall) 4 hours of less
Each additional hour |
500.00
100.00 |
Basic Ceremony
& Reception (grounds and Swanmore Hall)
5 hours or less
Each additional hour |
750.00
100.00 |
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NOTE: Ceremony and Reception booking include time for photography on the museum grounds as well as an hour rehearsal time the day before if booked.
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| Tent Surcharge: a fee is levied for tents erected at the museum 200.00
(all arrangements and costs for tents erected for booked
events are the sole responsibility of the renting party.
A city permit is required for tents and must be obtained by
Renting Party at Orillia City Hall.)
required |
200.00 |
Terrace: for Swanmore Hall bookings requiring
an additional 55 person capacity in season.
NOTE: Ceremony bookings include time for photography
on the museum grounds as well as an hour rehearsal time
the day before if booked. |
100.00 |
Wedding Photography (grounds only)
For 1 hour or less
Each additional half hour |
75.00
25.00 |
Business Meetings (Swanmore Hall) for 2 hours or less
Each additional hour |
150.00
50.00 |
Non-Profit Organizations-Meetings (Swanmore Hall)
For 4 hours or less
Each additional hour |
100.00
50.00 |
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CAPACITY: Swanmore Hall has a licensed capacity of 89 persons. An additional 50 persons can be seated on the Shoreline Cafe Terrace in season. For events, parties or meetings requiring a larger capacity, please call to discuss arrangements for a tent.
BILLING: A 50% deposit, payable to the LEACOCK MUSEUM is payable at the time of booking to guarantee event dates. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event date. All prices subject to applicable taxes. |
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