​Hilarious hi-jinks abound in Kincardine Theatre Guild’s “Gibson and Sons”

If you like a fast-paced comedy full of hilarious hi-jinks, get a ticket for the Kincardine Theatre Guild’s production of “Gibson and Sons,” which opened Friday night at the Kincardine Arts Centre.

This show has it all, from the ridiculous to the sublime, with a few poignant moments thrown in to give you a chance to catch your breath.

It’s worth the price of admission just to enjoy the marvellous mayhem of man versus squirrel which involves a bleeding hand and someone actually trying to revive the squirrel.

This award-winning comedy by Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva tells the story of Harry Gibson who works for his father in their family-run, traditional funeral home. Things have not been going well since his mother passed away and a new, upscale funeral home opened next door.

Always in his older brother’s shadow, Harry sends for his secret, on-line girlfriend to come to Canada with the object of matrimony in the hopes that this will finally make his family proud of him.

The seven-member cast is brilliant, bringing the energy and action required to stage this engaging comedy. Praise goes to director Andy Wasylycia for putting together the perfect ensemble for this show.

Joining newcomers Rachel Eby (Katya Andor), Andrew McKay (Luke Gibson) and Colin Catalan (Harry Gibson), are veterans Chris Mercanti (Declan Gibson), Deb Deckert (Jo Hagman), Kristina Meisenheimer (Eva Andor) and Leahanne MacKay (Becca Rowlands).

That scene with the squirrel is even more hilarious when you realize that into that complete and utter chaos, Harry brings his Eastern European girlfriend and her sister, and tries to introduce his fiance to his family. It is absolutely hysterical.

So, will Harry marry the girl? Will Gibson and Sons be able to carry on?

You’ll have to get a ticket to find out.

The show continues May 3, 10-11, at 8 p.m.; and May 4-5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available on-line at kincardinetheatreguild.com. Or you can purchase advance tickets at Victoria Park Gallery, located in the same building as the theatre. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Noon to 3 p.m.