Born in a Barn is a fast-paced, hilarious romp with a rural setting

So, you were born in a barn? There's nothing wrong with that.

That's the key message behind the Bluewater Summer Playhouse production of Kevin Riordan's play, "Born in a Barn," which opened Tuesday night (Aug. 4) at the Kincardine Arts Centre in downtown Kincardine.

Riordan not only wrote the play, he is the director, producer and stars in it as well.

Joining him on stage was not Cary West, as indicated in the program, but Dwayne Adams who took on the role at the last minute, and was absolutely fantastic. He is as delightfully funny as he is energetic, bounding from one part of the stage to the other, and delivering lines as quick as a whip.

In this follow-up to Riordan's successful rural comedy, "Funny Farmers," Riordan returns as Gary Gosnell whose family has been farming in picturesque Kincardine for more than 100 years. Once again, Gary brings to the stage his homespun sense of humour while spreading the gossip of Kincardine, usually about himself and his buddy, Gerry Schwartz, played by Adams.

In wise tones, Gary relays that you can learn everything you need to know in the barn. Life begins in the barn; life ends in the barn; and there's a lot of manure in between.

He references his Grandpa Teddy throughout the play, noting that his grandfather was, in fact, born in a barn - hence, the title of the play.

It's a great bit of story-telling, with lots of interesting innuendoes and earthy humour along the way. And just enough truth to keep you riveted right to the poignant and heart-warming ending.

"Born in a Barn" has a short run in Kincardine, from now until Aug. 7 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Aug. 5.

For tickets or more information, contact the Bluewater Summer Playhouse Box Office by calling 519-396-5722, or toll-free at 1-877-396-5722, or by E-mail at boxoffice@bluewatersummerplayhouse.com. Bluewater Playhouse is now on both Twitter and Facebook. Follow it at BluewaterSP on Twitter, or add it on Facebook at Bluewater Summer Playhouse.

Tickets for matinee performances are $22.12 each plus HST; and $24.78 each plus HST for evening performances.