The Blyth Festival has announced their 2027 season. Once again, they’re championing Canadian stories, with a vibrant mix of comedy, music, true-life drama, and literary adaptation, says Artistic Director Gil Garratt.
The Piano Man’s Daughter Part 1 & Part 2
by Timothy Findley
Adapted by Gil Garratt
June 8 – Aug 7, 2027
The 2027 season launches with two plays: the world premiere of Timothy Findley’s acclaimed novel, “The Piano Man’s Daughter,” adapted by Gil Garratt as an epic theatrical event in two parts.
The two plays encompass a sweeping, music-filled family epic, “The Piano Man’s Daughter” brings to life the tangled legacy of love, longing and secrets across generations.
Set against the jazz-soaked backdrop of 1930s Toronto and the humming farm fields of rural Ontario, the story follows Charlie Kilworth—a piano tuner haunted by his mother Lily’s mysterious condition and the unanswered question of his own parentage.
As the Wyatt family’s fortunes rise and fall with the keys of their pianos, Lily’s mythic, otherworldly presence and her struggle for belonging ignite a journey through memory, madness, and the search for one safe place to call home. Blending theatrical spectacle, live jazz, and unforgettable characters, this adaptation is a lyrical, emotionally-charged drama about inheritance, identity, and the music that binds us all.
The productions invite festivalgoers to experience a full day of theatre, with the option of a country-supper meal in the Lower Hall. Or see the two plays separately across the season.
This adaptation marks a cultural milestone for Blyth, celebrating Findley’s remarkable and enduring legacy in Canadian arts.
Bloom: A Rock n’ Roll Fable
by Beau Dixon
Music by: Beau Dixon and Dave Tough
June 23 – Aug 21, 2027
Get ready for a rock n’ roll homecoming under the open sky! “Bloom: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Fable” brings the thunder of classic riffs and the soaring heart of small-town dreams to our Harvest Stage.
A group of country kids from Assumption, Ontario, chase their wildest ambitions—trading hayfields for honky-tonks, and barn dances for roaring rock festival crowds.
This is the story of The Spruce Street Ramblers: from their first chords struck in a farmyard, through to their rise to Canadian rock fame, and all the heartbreaks, betrayals, and flower power blossoms along the way. With live music, sharp wit, and the raw energy of a real band, Bloom is a celebration of roots, resilience, and the power of a good song to bring a community together.
Preacher Man Sings the Blues
by Peter Bailey
July 21- Sept 5, 2027
Based on a true story, “Preacher Man Sings the Blues,” by Peter Bailey, brings to life the remarkable story of Reverend Dr. Bob Gibson, a Black minister navigating conflict and reconciliation in a rural Ontario church.
When a small-town church is torn apart by conflict, the congregation turns to Bob—a devoted pastor whose journey from Cape Breton to the pulpit is as inspiring as it is hard-fought.
As outside pressures mount and a skeptical mediator is brought in, Bob’s unwavering faith and humanity are put to the ultimate test. Can he pull the congregation together without losing himself? Will they let him?
Rooted in real events, the play uses humor and heartfelt storytelling to explore themes of race, faith, and community healing. The story of a real man who dared to lead with his whole heart.
Left to Her Own Devices
By Sophia Fabiilli
July 28 – Sept 12, 2027
From the playwright who brought us the 2023 smash-hit “Liars at a Funeral,” Sophia Fabiilli’s “Left to Her Own Devices” offers a hilarious and poignant look at modern life.
Meet Rosie: newly single, nearly sixty, and armed with a battalion of smart gadgets she barely understands. Her virtual assistant Connor has an Irish accent, her fridge is smarter than her ex-husband, and her RoboVacuum has a vendetta against family heirlooms.
As Rosie’s family squabbles over spatulas, business loans, and who gets the basement, her smart home launches a full-scale domestic mutiny—Can Rosie outwit her own appliances, survive her family, and finally get the birthday she deserves? When high-tech goes haywire, hilarity is guaranteed.
Garratt adds “The 2027 season season is a testament to the power of storytelling and our commitment to
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From a family’s long-kept secrets in the 1930s, to a smart home that won’t stop talking, every story this season asks what it means to truly connect: with our past, with each other, and with ourselves.