Mary’s Musings

By Mary Alderson in collaboration with Sandi Laird, Sookie Mei, Marilu Murphy, Vicki Stokes, and Hazel Fowler. Now that 2025 is behind us, Entertain This Thought has a round-up of favourite shows we saw over the year. With nominations from our team, Sandi Laird, Debbie McClure, Sookie Mei, Marilu Murphy, and Vicki Stokes, I have […]

A professional performing arts company located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, The Grove Theatre is the first artistic venture of its kind in this Kawartha Lakes community. At its idyllically located outdoor amphitheatre, The Grove presents an annual season of its own theatre productions, mounted in repertory, along with appearances by renowned Canadian guest artists, community

Blyth Festival, Summer Season 2026 Indoors, on the Margaret Stephens Stage Sisters of ‘78 By Kristen Da Silva Drama | World Premiere June 10 – August 9 | Opens June 12 Inspired by the Fleck Strike in Centralia, Ontario, Sisters of ’78 is a fierce, funny, and deeply moving ensemble drama about women pushed to

“When it comes to planning a season I think my job is to provide a great variety of entertainment. I want to ensure our subscribers see something different each time they come in any given year; and I want everyone that reads about our season to find at least one show that truly excites them.

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APRIL 21 – MAY 1 INSPIRING MUSIC, GLORIOUS TALENT AND A PROVEN CROWD PLEASER Audiences fell in love with the first ‘Divine Women’, so we bring you five new fabulous Canadian female artists from Musical Theatre, Broadway and Concert stages. Each with extensive resumes, these powerhouse performers share their personal stories and signature songs in

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Written by Peter Rothstein Vocal Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs Nov 24 to Dec 27 This remarkable true story of Peace on Earth is told in the words and songs of those who lived it. A group of weary

THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE! We are SO EXCITED to share our amazing 2026 major musical line up, and invite you to GROW WITH US in Tweed, Bancroft, and BEYOND! Get ready for your new favourite musical… Marble Arts Centre, Tweed (Actinolite) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Directed by Lisa Horner An eclectic

Just announced: Our 2026 lineup is here! From Brett Christopher, Managing Artistic Director: Our new Season is fresh, a little mischievous, and full of life. The 2025 lineup set the bar high, and we’re determined to keep raising it. Our productions are growing in scale and ambition, we are investing in our community, and strengthening our

IT’S A SUMMER OF SURPRISES, EXPECT THE UNENEXPECTED! The 2026 Summer Season at Port Stanley Festival Theatre premiers May 27th and it’s sure to be a summer of standing ovations! We kick off with INNER ELDER written and performed by award winning Cree artist Michelle Thrush. Real life memories told with laughter and grace, join