We are thrilled to welcome you to another year of captivating performances, heartwarming storytelling, and unforgettable opportunities in and around our seven stages across Ontario. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, we aim to provide an unforgettable theatre experience that results in lasting memories and celebrated family traditions. From courtrooms to ballrooms, and schoolrooms to swamps, our eclectic 2025 Season features 21 productions – all carefully chosen because their stories will spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and connect us all through shared moments of joy, laughter, reflection, and discovery in the way that only live theatre can.
The following pages will guide you in planning and customizing your 2025 Drayton Experience™. As always, the best way to save is with our popular subscriptions, or our multitude of Discount Dates. New this year, we are offering Post-Show Question & Answer panels at select performances, which present a unique opportunity to interact with our performers and learn more about the production. Look for these free sessions on the show calendars (marked as Q&A).
It is with great excitement and profound gratitude that I step into the role of Artistic Director for this remarkable, trailblazing theatre company. Under the continued guidance and mentorship of founder Alex Mustakas (who continues to oversee as CEO), I am filled with hopeful anticipation about the rich legacy of entertaining, thought-provoking stories we will continue to tell and the vibrant communities we will continue to build.
Your unwavering support and passion for the performing arts makes everything we do possible, and we can’t wait to share these exciting and inspiring stories with you. Together, let’s make 2025 a season to remember.
Warmly,
David Connolly Artistic Director
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BEEHIVE: THE ‘60s MUSICAL
A Celebration of Female Empowerment
Created by Larry Gallagher
Directed & Choreographed by David Connolly Music Direction by Nico Rhodes
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Flower power meets girl power in Beehive, a musical celebration of the most powerful and iconic female voices of the 1960s.
Told from the perspective of six women who come of age in this enigmatic decade, Beehive takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through timeless hits of the era such as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s My Party,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “You Don’t Own Me.” From Leslie Gore to Janis Joplin, the Shirelles to the Supremes, and Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, this toe-tapping production features 40 classic chart-toppers that will put a song in your heart and leave you dancing in the aisles.
Join us for this uplifting and upbeat salute to female empowerment.
ON STAGE
King’s Wharf Theatre
July 9 to Aug 2 Page 35
Huron Country Playhouse South Huron Stage Aug 7 to Aug 31 Page 33
CINDERELLA: THE PANTO
A Tradition for the Entire Family
Written by Caroline Smith
Directed & Choreographed by David Connolly
Music Direction by Steve Thomas
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
ON STAGE
The enduring fairy tale gets a clever and contemporary makeover in this glittering stage production that features all the classic elements you remember – the pumpkin, glass slipper, masked ball … plus some unexpected and surprising new twists!
Pantos are a popular form of family theatre in the UK based on fairy or folk tales, and encourage audience participation. With its winning combination of popular songs, energetic dancing, tongue-in-cheek humour, double entendres, innuendo (some for the kids, some for the adults), pop-culture references, and outrageous costumes, Cinderella will cast its magical spell and have you cheering for the heroine and her friends and booing the evil stepmother and wicked stepsisters.
Whether you’re 9 or 99, this show – filled with just the right amount of naughty and nice humour – is fun for the entire family. So join us at the theatre, and don’t worry ... we’ll have you home well before the stroke of midnight!
Huron Country Playhouse South Huron Stage June 4 to June 21 Page 32
King’s Wharf Theatre Nov 5 to Nov 22 Page 36
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Nov 27 to Dec 28 Page 39
COUNTRY ROADS THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER
Join us on a nostalgic stroll down memory lane with Country Roads, a spectacular tribute to John Denver, one of the most iconic and beloved acoustic singer-songwriters in music history.
Get lost in the soundscape of a simpler time with endearingly joyful songs that celebrate the beauty of nature and our shared humanity. John Denver’s biggest hits from the ’60s and ’70s weave an unforgettable musical tapestry that transcends space and time: “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving On a Jet Plane,” “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Back Home Again,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and of course, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
With a unique musical style considered timeless, earnest, and comforting, coupled with a political and social conscience rooted in truth and authenticity, John Denver was an enigmatic everyman for the ages. Relive his enduring musical legacy with Country Roads.
ON STAGE
Drayton Festival Theatre June 4 to June 22 Page 24
Huron Country Playhouse South Huron Stage June 26 to July 13 Page 32
CRAZY FOR YOU
The Gershwin Musical Comedy
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld
Music Direction by Konrad Pluta
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Put on your dancing shoes because Crazy for You – the multiple Tony Award®-winning, romantic musical comedy – is lighting up Cambridge with its sublime songs, snappy script full of one-liners, and dynamic tap routines.
New York banker Bobby Child is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre where he falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. She takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart, save the theatre, and renew the town.
A celebration of musical theatre at its finest, the glorious Gershwin melodies include “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Who could ask for anything more?
ON STAGE
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge April 23 to May 18 Page 26
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
by Ken Ludwig & Mike Ockrent
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton & John McGowan
THE CROONER
A Salute to the Greats from Bing to Bublé
Starring acclaimed Canadian crooner Michael Vanhevel, this entertaining musical tribute celebrates iconic voices throughout the decades with that distinct smooth and snappy crooner style.
This upbeat show is packed with popular hits made famous by all the greats – unforgettable legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and Bing Crosby, mid-century stalwarts like Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Paul Anka, and Bobby Darin, and modern-day superstars like Michael Bublé.
You’ll feel like these memorable songs are being sung right to you as you enjoy a nostalgic musical journey that’s sure to put a skip in your step and a song in your heart.
ON STAGE
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Aug 13 to Aug 31 Page 27
Created & Directed by Alex Mustakas
by Mark Payne
EVITA
The
Broadway Musical Masterpiece
“Oh what a circus, oh what a show” ... this epic Tony® Awardwinning Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice charts the meteoric rise of Argentina’s infamous Eva Peron, affectionately known as Evita.
Full of ambition, glamour, and magnetism, Eva climbs her way up the ladder of success from a life of poverty, first as a model and actress, then as the wife of General Juan Peron, and finally as a celebrated spiritual leader and the most powerful woman in South America.
To the poor masses, she is adored as a saint; to her enemies, she is reviled as a manipulative dictator. Nevertheless, for over thirty years this legendary woman becomes the driving spirit that helps define a nation.
Featuring some of the best loved songs in musical theatre including “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “Buenos Aires,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and “High Flying, Adored,” Evita is a powerful and riveting theatrical experience not to be missed.
ON STAGE
Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Originally Directed by Harold Prince
Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Music Direction by Jeannie Wyse Recommended for ages 10 and up.
FLIGHT RISK
A Story of Unlikely Friendship
As lead-up to Remembrance Day, and inspired by the astonishing true story of a World War II veteran, Flight Risk is a humorous and profound story of finding exactly who you need in life – when you least expect it.
99-year-old Hank Dunfield is found wandering aimlessly through a field in the early hours of the morning, five kilometres away from his residence at Ponderosa Pine Lodge. Just six weeks shy of his 100th birthday, the lodge recruits Sarah, a nursing student, to help keep Hank safe, comfortable, and in the building while they plan a grand centenarian celebration. There’s just one problem … Hank doesn’t want to live that long.
Bonding over a model Lancaster bomber, and a mutual love of good coffee, an unexpected friendship slowly develops between a tired man at the end of his journey and a young woman just beginning hers. A thoughtful rumination on aging, heroism, and finding inner peace, Flight Risk speaks to our shared humanity and will leave you uplifted for a brighter, more compassionate future.
ON STAGE
Written by Meg Braem
Directed by Brenley Charkow
THE FULL MONTY
The Broadway Musical
Sometimes you just have to bare everything ….
Based on the cult hit film of the same name, this 10-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy will have you laughing and cheering all the way to its revealing ending!
While spying on their wives at a Girls’ Night Out, a group of unemployed steelworkers are inspired to make some quick cash by forming a team of amateur male strippers with ‘real man’ bodies. But rehearsals aren’t easy, and in preparing for the big show, the guys find themselves fully exposed – physically and emotionally. Can these lovable misfits really pull it off?
Find out for yourself in this boisterous, fun-filled pop-rock musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes. With its winning mix of razor-sharp humour and engaging melodies, and a sweet message about leaning into friendship to overcome your fears, The Full Monty is an outrageously fun production that will charm the pants off you.
Book by Terrence McNally Music & Lyrics by David Yazbeck
Based on the Motion Picture by Fox Searchlight Pictures written by Simon Beaufoy Produced by Uberto Pasolini
Directed by Alex Mustakas
Choreographed by Christine Watson Music Direction by Van Wilmott
GREASE
The Broadway Musical Phenomenon
Grease is the word as the Broadway phenomenon that inspired one of the most successful movie musicals of all time hits the stage. Get out your leather jackets, pull on your bobby socks, and get ready to hand jive as the slick Burger Palace Boys and sassy Pink Ladies enter their senior year at Rydell High in 1959.
Over the summer, popular tough guy Danny Zuko has a secret romance with sweet new girl Sandy Dumbrowski. But now that they are back to school and confronted with cliques and peer pressure, will their summer dreams be ripped at the seams?
Featuring unforgettable mega-hit songs like “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” “Sandy,” “We Go Together,” and many more, Grease is an ‘electrifyin’ musical extravaganza that will make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loobop A-wop-bam-boom!”
ON STAGE
Drayton Festival Theatre July 9 to Aug 2 Page 24
King’s Wharf Theatre
Aug 7 to Aug 31 Page 36
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Jackie Mustakas
Choreographed by Christine Watson Music Direction by Athena So Recommended for ages 10 and up
HALFWAY THERE
A Laugh-A-Minute Comedy
By Norm Foster
There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia –especially when four female best friends meet for coffee every day at the local diner to share gossip, romance, bawdy tales, and the true meaning of life.
When Sean, a heartbroken doctor from Toronto, takes a temporary job at the clinic and becomes interested in local waitress Janine, the Maritime town that’s best known for being the halfway point between the Equator and North Pole is tipped off its axis. What follows is a month of lessons learned for all, through hilarity, tears, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.
Norm Foster, Canada’s favourite playwright, has another hit on his hands with his raucously funny comedy about the messiness of love.
ON STAGE
Directed by Max Reimer Recommended for ages 13 and up.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
The Global Phenomenon
A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for the past five decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary ’70s score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”
A thrilling rock opera that reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, Jesus Christ Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences with its contemporary imagining of the biblical tale and thematic issues of fame, revolution, radicalism, and humility. Don’t miss it.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by David Rogers
by Christine Watson
The Drayton Entertainment Production of
LIARS AT A FUNERAL
A Family Farce
Written by Sophia Fabiilli
ON STAGE
A new Canadian comedy that turns grief into a hilarious journey of unexpected revelations and side-splitting confessions, Liars at a Funeral is a raucous farce bursting with eccentric characters, witty banter, hidden identities, and irreverent humour that will make you laugh at life, death, and family.
When an estranged family gathers to mourn the passing of their matriarch, the funeral erupts into more of a dysfunctional reunion than any of them could predict. Secrets unravel, longburied truths emerge, a family curse keeps siblings apart, and— surprise!—it turns out grandma has exaggerated her demise in a last-ditch attempt to get the whole wild and woolly clan together under the same roof.
Can this eccentric clan of liars navigate the rocky road to reconciliation? Or will the next 24 hours be the final nail in this dysfunctional family’s coffin? Find out in this uproarious romp that pokes fun at the absurdities of family dynamics and the desperate lengths we go to for love and connection.
Directed by Dennis Garnhum
MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION
Following the success of Legally Blonde and Footloose comes Mean Girls, a fearless musical comedy about chasing popularity and being true to yourself – starring over 50 students on stage and backstage in the annual Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production.
Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High, desperate to fit in and find friends. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on the ruthless leader of The Plastics, Regina George. When Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
With its wicked sense of humour courtesy of Tina Fey (30 Rock, Saturday Night Live), catchy Tony®-nominated music, and energetic production numbers, Mean Girls is funny, fierce, and “fetch” (yes, we are making “fetch” happen!)
If you want to sit with us, book your tickets now!
ON STAGE
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Sept 10 to Sept 21 Page 27
Book by Tina Fey Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls
Directed & Choreographed by Jackie Mustakas Music Direction by Steve Lavoie
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy production of
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
The Musical Inspired By The Electrifying True Story
Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins
Directed by Alex Mustakas
Music Supervision by Tyler Check
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
They came together to make music. They ended up making rock ‘n’ roll history. Million Dollar Quartet is the hit musical inspired by the legendary 1956 recording session at Sun Records in Memphis. History was made when an extraordinary twist of fate brought together then-rising star Johnny Cash, unknown Jerry Lee Lewis, veteran musician Carl Perkins, and chart-topper Elvis Presley for the first and only time.
This powerhouse musical is jam-packed with an incredible roster of musical talent and all the hip-shaking, guitar-twanging hits that made these rock ‘n’ roll giants famous: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog,” and more.
The intimacy of the Schoolhouse will make you feel like you’re sitting in Tennessee’s legendary Sun Studios, and part of the greatest jam session of all time. Be a fly on the wall of fame at the Tony Award®-winning Million Dollar Quartet!
ON STAGE
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux Original Concept & Direction by Floyd Mutrux
MISERY
A Nail-Biting Thriller
By William Goldman
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
ON STAGE
Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, Misery is a relentless spine-tingling thriller that moves faster than the snow piling up in a Colorado blizzard.
Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a wintry car crash by his ‘Number One Fan’ Annie Wilkes, a seemingly kind nurse. While he convalesces in her secluded home, events take a nightmarish turn after Annie reads his latest book and discovers the author killed off her favourite character. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes that she has no intention of letting him leave. The irate and unhinged Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it … because it does.
A wonderfully dark and caustic examination of celebrity, creativity, and the impact that fictional characters can have on real people, Misery is a nail-biting game of cat-and-mouse that will have you at the edge of your seat right up until its inherently suspenseful and indelibly memorable ending.
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Oct 8 to Oct 26 Page 39
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Skye Brandon
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
A Multi-Generational Comedy
By Joe DiPietro
Directed by Alex Mustakas
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
The ties that bind – and sometimes choke – are explored with uproarious results in this heartwarming comedy about growing up and growing old. The generation gap is affectionately portrayed through the eyes of four Italian-American immigrants who reside over the life of their grandson, Nick Cristano, with loving manipulation. When Nick decides to cut his family ties and move away to pursue his career, the aging grandparents hatch an offbeat scheme to stop their beloved grandson from leaving –with side-splitting results.
A fun-filled journey with hilarious twists leads Nick to the realization that his grandparents have much more to dish out, in the way of advice, than hearty meals. Family is truly the centre –the very heart of life – and this memorable production will speak to all generations of theatregoers.
Tengo famiglia!
PLAID TIDINGS
Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid
By Stuart Ross
Original Forever Plaid Vocal and Musical Arrangements by James Raitt
Vocal and Musical
Arrangements by James Raitt, Brad Ellis, Ramond Berg & David Snyder
Musical Continuity and Supervision by David Snyder
Original Direction and Musical Staging by Stuart Ross
Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
At the Schoolhouse Theatre, the spirit of Christmas is definitely in season!
This delightful holiday-themed musical continues the story of the 1960s singing group, the Plaids, by bringing the endearing quartet (Sparky, Jinx, Frankie, and Smudge) back together to fulfill a special mission: to bring harmony in a discordant world.
This charming production will fill you with festive cheer through its mix of beloved holiday standards, all performed in heavenly harmony, while weaving a story of friendship, second chances, and the enduring power of music.
A nostalgic nod to a bygone era, Plaid Tidings resonates with audiences today through its timeless message of joy, hope, and simple reminder that the spirit of the holidays can prevail in even the most challenging times. Don’t miss this truly heaven-sent holiday treat.
ON STAGE
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs Nov 19 to Dec 28 Page 41
SHREK THE MUSICAL
The Feel-Good, Family Fairy Tale
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally Produced on Broadway by DreamWorks
Theatricals and Neal Street
Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
Directed & Choreographed by David Connolly
Music Direction by Steve Thomas
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this fun-filled and hilarious musical comedy based on the hit animated movie.
In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a wisecracking donkey, villain with a short temper, cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other beloved misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.
Join the big, bright, life-changing adventure as a grumpy green ogre learns a lesson in acceptance, while finding unexpected friendships and surprising romance along the way. Whether you’re young or young-at-heart, Shrek The Musical is guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles and laughing all the way home. Don’t miss it!
ON STAGE
Huron Country Playhouse Mainstage Aug 6 to Aug 31 Page 30
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Dec 3 to Dec 28 Page 28 19
THE SOUND OF SOUL
A Non-Stop Hit Parade
Created by Lee Siegel & Konrad Pluta
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Get ready to move and groove in this electrifying retrospective of the greatest soul singers of all time. The Sound of Soul features the “Soul Man” himself – Broadway (and Drayton Entertainment) star Lee Siegel – and friends. Along with a stellar band, you’ll be transported back in time as we pay tribute to 20 of the defining voices of the genre – iconic artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, Edwin Starr, and more.
With its roots in gospel and rhythm & blues, and a message centred on equality, acceptance, and love, soul music is credited as more than just one of the defining musical genres of our time – it is a movement unto itself, influencing everything from fashion and pop culture, to art and language. Don’t miss this stirring, emotional, and profound musical experience that will touch the very depths of your soul.
ON STAGE
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Aug 13 to Aug 31 Page 39
Directed by Jordan Laffrenier
Choreographed by Hollywood Jade Music Direction & Arrangements by Konrad Pluta
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
A Courtroom Whodunit
By Agatha
Drayton Entertainment is pleased to present the Shaw Festival’s hit 2024 Season production of Agatha Christie’s thrilling courtroom drama to new audiences throughout the province.
When a wealthy, older woman is found brutally murdered, there is only one suspect: Leonard Vole, her handsome, charming, and much-younger lover. Sure, he has a motive, but did he actually do it? The stakes are high, and so is the tension in this gripping story of justice, passion, and betrayal.
As revelations unfold and a surprising witness’ testimony comes to light, join the jury in the impossibly difficult task of deciding the fate of the accused. If you’re a fan of riveting drama, you won’t want to miss this shocker that cleverly and slyly shows the best defense is a killer offense.
See you in court. ON STAGE
Family Theatre Cambridge Oct 29 to Nov 16 Page 28
Christie Directed By Alistair Newton
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
2024 Hit Production
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
Music & Memories of the ’70s
Join us for an energetic, fun-filled musical revue more than 50 years in the making!
Put on your bell-bottoms, and be transported on a joyful journey back to the ’70s – considered one of the best in the history of pop music – and relive a plethora of groundbreaking hits from Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Gladys Knight, The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, and so many more.
A decade of emblematic change, the ’70s invoked cultural, political, and technological shifts that forever influenced the global landscape. Yesterday Once More is a nostalgic celebration of the unforgettable sounds that shaped the minds and attitudes of an entire generation. Groovy!
ON STAGE
Festival Theatre Aug 13 to Aug 31 Page 24
Created & Directed by David Rogers Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson
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COUNTRY ROADS
THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER
June 4 to June 22
GREASE
YESTERDAY
ONCE MORE
Aug 13 to Aug 31
CRAZY FOR YOU
April 23 to May 18
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
THE CROONER
Discount Date O Opening Q&A Post-Show Question & Answer Aug 13 to Aug 31
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MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION
Sept 10 to Sept 21
Discount Date School O Opening Q&A Post-Show Question & Answer
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The High School Musical Production Program allows high school students to learn valuable life skills gained by participating in a fully-staged Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Production. The program is offered to 50+ participants completely free of charge, while uniting students from different backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities, and interests. As we look to the future, we are committed to providing positive experiences for the next generation of artists onstage and behind-the scenes, which transcend the arts to shape future leaders and community-minded citizens. Please join us!
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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
SHREK THE MUSICAL
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Aug 6 to Aug 31
huron country playhouse south huron stage
CINDERELLA: THE PANTO
COUNTRY ROADS THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER
LIARS AT A FUNERAL
Huron Country Playhouse
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Artists’ Short Term Residence
Adequate, affordable, and accessible short-term housing for artists is a major challenge for all theatres across the country.
We’re addressing the housing shortage for artists head-on by constructing our second short-term artists’ residence on the theatre grounds with your help, we’ll reach our $3 Million goal! Support
THE FULL MONTY
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BEEHIVE
July 9 to Aug 2
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GREASE
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Now at 5 locations!
Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14
Our Camp Experiences give like-minded youth a chance to have fun, make lasting friendships, and build life-skills while learning about the exciting world of live theatre in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.
Our experienced faculty is comprised of passionate Canadian industry professionals who are also accomplished educators dedicated to providing relevant knowledge and personalized guidance to help students take risks to reach their full potential.
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We strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, is able to participate in Academy classes. Inquire about our flexible payment plans and financial assistance programs.
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We have private event rooms at the Drayton Festival Theatre, Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. There is also a gazebo at Huron Country Playhouse. They can be rented separately for meetings or events, or combined with theatre tickets for a special party.
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Organize friends, colleagues, neighbours or relatives and save off the regular adult ticket price. Only $54.00 per ticket for groups of 10-19 and $48.50 per ticket for groups of 20 or more.
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BECOME A MEMBER
We are extremely grateful to our extended family of Members who generously support their theatre year after year. There are special benefits to enjoy depending on your level of giving:
• Priority access for booking tickets to shows and special events – book the best seats in the house before everyone else!
• Additional shows may be added to a subscription at a later date, at the same low price as the original subscription rate.
• Online orders are subject to a $2.75 + HST per ticket handling fee.
To learn more, visit the Box Office or www.draytonentertainment.com/support-us
Youth under the age of 20 can experience the magic of live theatre for only $36.50 for any performance.
There are more opportunities to save with our Discount program. Look for select performances marked in red and save 20% off the regular adult ticket price. Discount Dates are only $48.50 per ticket.
DISCOUNT DATES (Save on select performances) POST SHOW QUESTION AND ANSWER
At select performances, marked with Q&A on the calendar, audiences are invited to stay after the show for a brief discussion with our performers and learn more about the production. Post Show Question and Answer sessions are completely free!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Artists, programs, prices, and times subject to change without notice.
Every person entering the auditorium, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. All youth must be seated with an adult. Babes in arms and children under the age of two are discouraged. Any person whose presence or conduct is deemed disruptive or objectionable may be asked to leave by management. Expulsion cancels and forfeits the ticket, including all claims to a refund.
All ticket sales are final – no refunds. Tickets for the Drayton Entertainment season may be exchanged (subject to availability) with 24 hours’ notice prior to the performance. A $5 charge per ticket applies; this fee is waived for Members. The holder is responsible for inquiring about procedures and rules regarding refunds and/or exchanges for other events. The Theatre is not responsible for tickets sold by unauthorized entities.
Professional Affiliations
Drayton Entertainment is a member of PACT (Professional Association of Canadian Theatres) and engages professional artists under the Canadian Theatre Agreement.
PRIVACY POLICY
Drayton Entertainment is committed to protecting the confidentiality of your personal information. For complete policies, visit our website or contact the Box Office.
THEATRE ETIQUETTE
Protocols
Latecomers are seated at a suitable break in the show, at the discretion of management. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited inside the theatre. Mobile devices must be turned off during the show. Please refrain from wearing scented products.
Children & Youth
There is no official rating for live theatre. We have included our recommended minimum age on each show page, but we encourage you to use your judgment based on your child’s age and maturity level.
Complimentary booster seats are available at each Theatre on a first come, first-served basis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible Customer Service Policy
Drayton Entertainment is committed to assisting patrons with disabilities. Service animals and support persons for individuals with disabilities are always welcome. For complete policies, visit our website or contact the Box Office.
Wheelchair Access
All venues are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with special seating locations. If ordering online, please ensure you purchase seats in designated wheelchair seating areas. If ordering by phone or in person, please indicate if wheelchair access is required and advise us of any special assistance needs. Patrons using wheelchairs are requested to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Hearing Assist Devices
Complimentary devices are available at each Theatre on a first come, first-served basis.
Drayton Entertainment is a registered charitable organization and complies with the Ontario Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency. Charitable number: 12591 1313 RR0001
TICKET PRICES
HOW TO ORDER Single Tickets
Discount Dates (select performances only) $48.50 Any 5 shows
Youth Under 20
($51 per ticket)
$36.50 Any 6 shows
Small Groups of 10 – 19 $54.00 Any 7 shows $329 ($47 per ticket)
Groups of 20+
SCHOOL PRICE
School
$48.50 Additional shows may be added to a subscription at a later date, at the same low price as the original subscription rate.
By Phone
1-855-drayton (372-9866)
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In Person
Please contact the Box Office for hours of operation
Each Box Office is open 2 hours prior to any regularly scheduled performance or event. Online
Tickets available for purchase online 24/7 at draytonentertainment.com
Online handling fees of $2.75 + HST per ticket apply. This charge does not apply to orders made over the phone or in person at the Box Office.
