Boy Beatle

Meet Robin, a man who once dreamt of being a Beatle, now overwhelmed by life's relentless twists and turns. Once his passion and solace, music has slipped away, leaving him adrift. But hope isn’t lost! Enter The Haven, a whimsical sanctuary filled with eccentric characters—like James, who’s convinced he’s the next James Bond, and Andrew, perpetually saving imaginary damsels from perilous submarines. Guided by the spirited therapist Faith, Robin embarks on a fantastical journey back to his childhood, seeking to restore the harmony that once filled his life. A heartwarming, humorous, and unforgettable exploration of rediscovery and resilience! Richard Sheridan Willis returns to Theatre Kingston with his second solo play Boy Beatle. He last appeared as Henry Irving in Theatre Kingston’s 2022 production of These Deeds. The play is directed by veteran Canadian director, Janet Irwin. 

Richard Sheridan Willis
Richard trained at RADA and has worked extensively at theatres throughout the world. Companies include Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC; Norway’s National Theatre; Peter Hall Company, London; Coal Mine, Mirvish Productions(Toronto)Denver Centre Theatre Co; The Wilma Theatre, Philadelphia. Recent theatre includes Breathing Corpses (Coal Mine), Henry Irving in These Deeds(Theatre Kingston) Malvolio inTwelfth Night, Chorus in Henry V (Folger Library Theatre)Richard was artistic director of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival for 6 years 2017 - 2023. He directed As You Like It in 2018, played the title role in Cyrano in 2019, directed Twelfth Night in 2022 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2023. His solo show Strolling Player played in Toronto, Stratford, Waterloo, Sudbury, Port Hope, Prescott, Washington DC and Hastings in the UK.

Janet Irwin
Janet Irwin has been working in Canadian theatre since the 1970s, and has worn many hats – director, playwright, adaptor, dramaturg, producer, and teacher. She has also worked on many stages – very large (National Arts Centre Southam Hall,) large (National Arts Centre Babs Asper Theatre,) medium (Great Canadian Theatre Company,) small (her basement with a sheet on the clothesline,) outdoor (St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, Odyssey Theatre, and the amphitheatre at the National Gallery,) … and many others including churches and a repurposed tooth-brush factory (Upper Canada Playhouse.) She is currently developing/helping develop several plays: Mary Ann Alice and a reimagining of an earlier play, Seaway Story.