Drayton Theatre in Cambridge, Ontario!!
Amanda Maxwell from 365 things to do in Cambridge and AmandaMaxwell.com is talking about Drayton Entertainment opening a theatre in Cambridge, Ontario next to Southworks Outlet Mall. 365Cambridge.com
Exterior of Drayton Festival Theatre
Drayton is a community in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Conestogo River Trail Postcard, Drayton Canada
Drayton Ontario's scenic 1.5 kilometre trail follows a berm before descending to a rougher path beside the river. It passes through a profusion of summer wildflowers.
Half Cut in Drayton, Ontario (benefit gig)
Half Cut in Drayton raising funds for the 'France-Anne Sweeny Making a difference Fund'.
france-anne.org
Cambridge Performing Arts Centre Unveiling - Drayton Theatre
The Schematics for the Cambridge Performing Arts Centre were unveiled at the Centre for the Arts at Civic Square in Cambridge. Community partners, the architects, the politicians and the media assembled to celebrate the next step in the project's construction timeline.
Rebecca Haddaway Former Rivulettes Centre
Interview with Rebecca Haddaway former center for the Cambridge Rivulettes.
About GLORY
A Hockey Play That Swings
Written by Tracey Power
May 15 to June 8 at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
June 12 to June 22 at Huron Country Playhouse II
June 26 to July 6 at King's Wharf Theatre
July 10 to July 20 at Drayton Festival Theatre
The inspirational and incredible true story of Ontario’s Preston Rivulettes women’s hockey team comes to life on stage in this new Canadian play that proves a woman's place is on home ice.
In 1933, four friends set out to show the nation that Canada’s favourite pastime isn’t just a sport for men. As they fight through The Great Depression, prejudice, and personal strife, can these determined women overcome the odds and forge their own path to glory?
Featuring electrifying swing dance choreography inspired by the jazz age, GLORY captures all the thrills, exhilaration, and tension of a great hockey game while celebrating female empowerment. Don’t miss the unique theatrical experience that will fill your heart with pride as a scrappy team of upstarts pioneer a new path in the world of sport. Go Rivulettes!
May 15 to June 8 at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
June 12 to June 22 at Huron Country Playhouse II
June 26 to July 6 at King's Wharf Theatre
July 10 to July 20 at Drayton Festival Theatre
Canada151: Better Late Than Sorry
Canada 151: Better Late Than Sorry | The Mountie's First Farewell Tour
Conceived by Lukas Mustakas
Written by Alex Mustakas & Neil Aitchison
Music Compilation and Arrangements by David Rogers & Mark Payne
Drayton Festival Theatre | June 20 to July 8:
Huron Country Playhouse | July 12 to Aug 4:
Following Canada’s sesquicentennial celebration, our love for the true north strong and free is on full display in 2018 with a brand new show that celebrates what it means to be quintessentially Canadian.
After reaching his milestone 70th birthday, RCMP Constable Archibald F. Inkster and his faithful horse are both finally being put out to pasture! Join us as our favourite Mountie throws himself a retirement hoedown complete with music, dancing, humour, and of course, some biting political satire.
Never one to pull punches, gifted comedian Neil Aitchison once again takes aim at national and international events – with outrageous opinions current affairs. Over the years, Inkster has made memorable appearances in Bending the Bows, Canadian Loonie, Canadian Toonie, Sorry…I’m Canadian, and Canadian Legends. See him one more time in this celebratory send-off that will melt your igloo.
Drayton Festival Theatre | June 20 to July 8:
Huron Country Playhouse | July 12 to Aug 4:
The Creative Team
David Rogers, Director
Jesse Grandmont, Music Director
David Rogers, Set and Costume Concept
Jessica Pembleton, Costume Designer
Davida Tkach, Lighting Designer
Sara Turner, Stage Manager
Lynette Blanchard, Assistant Stage Manager
The Company
(in alphabetical order)
Neil Aitchison
Devan Ballagh
Paige Ballagh
Gerrad Everard
Howard Gaul
Jesse Grandmont
Dee Klinger
Bob Hewus
Steve Lavoie
Laura Mae Nason
Mélanie Paiement
Frank Parks
Kale Penny
Jennifer Walls*
* Assistant to the Director
Drayton Festival Theatre | June 20 to July 8:
Huron Country Playhouse | July 12 to Aug 4:
Drayton Summer- What I'll Remember
Video scrapbook of what I'll remember from Drayton Entertainment's productions of 'Oliver!' and 'The Love List' and also random adventures from time in Ontario
Singing Demo - Drayton Entertainment
Singing Demo for Drayton Entertainment - Youth Musical Theatre Program
Thanks Sabrina and Avalon Music Academy Brantford
GLORY
Drayton Entertainment
presents
A Western Canada Theatre Production
GLORY
A Hockey Play That Swings
Written by Tracey Power
On four stages!
May 15 to June 8 at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
June 12 to June 22 at Huron Country Playhouse II
June 26 to July 6 at King's Wharf Theatre
July 10 to July 20 at Drayton Festival Theatre
ABOUT
The inspirational and incredible true story of Ontario’s Preston Rivulettes women’s hockey team comes to life on stage in this new Canadian play that proves a woman's place is on home ice.
In 1933, four friends set out to show the nation that Canada’s favourite pastime isn’t just a sport for men. As they fight through The Great Depression, prejudice, and personal strife, can these determined women overcome the odds and forge their own path to glory?
Featuring electrifying swing dance choreography inspired by the jazz age, GLORY captures all the thrills, exhilaration, and tension of a great hockey game while celebrating female empowerment. Don’t miss the unique theatrical experience that will fill your heart with pride as a scrappy team of upstarts pioneer a new path in the world of sport. Go Rivulettes!
AUDIENCE
Recommended for ages 12 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level. Visit our website to read our complete Ticket Policy.
Beauty and the Beast
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The Drayton Entertainment Production of
Disney's
Beauty and the Beast
An Enchanted Family Musical
Aug 10 to Sept 3 | Huron Country Playhouse
Nov 22 to Dec 31 | Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
Disney’s most popular musical is a true international sensation, captivating 35 million people worldwide with its entertaining blend of romance and magic.
A terrible hex has transformed a handsome prince into a monstrous Beast, and the spell can only be broken if he finds his one true love before the last petal falls off an enchanted rose. He meets his match in a strong-willed young woman named Belle, the daughter of an eccentric local inventor. But can the Beauty tame the Beast and see the truth beneath his physical appearance before time runs out?
With stirring musical numbers like “Be Our Guest,” “Something There,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” this lavish production radiates with sweetness and light. Discover the redemptive power of love with a charming story that will warm your heart and affirm your faith in miracles.
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CREDITS
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by Jayme Armstrong
Choreographed by Robin Calvert
Music Direction by Michael Barber
Creative Team
Jayme Armstrong, Director
Michael Barber, Music Director
Robin Calvert, Choreographer
John Dinning, Set Designer
Rachel Berchtold, Costumer Designer
Kevin Fraser, Lighting Designer
Beth Bruck, Stage Manager
Jasmyne Leisemer, Assistant Stage Manager
Lynette Blanchard, Assistant Stage Manager
Emily Maxwell, Apprentice Stage Manager
Alex Mustakas, Original Director, Theatre Aquarius Production 2016
The Company (in alphabetical order)
Ashley Arnett as Silly Girl
Valerie Boyle as Mrs. Potts
Patrick R. Brown as Cogsworth
Zoë Brown as Chip
Stephan Dickson as Ensemble
Tony Edgerton as Prince/Beast
Graeme Goodhall as Ensemble
Jessica Horn as Silly Girl
Anthony MacPherson as Ensemble
Sarah Matton as Ensemble
Gregory Pember as Lefou
Rebecca Poff as Madame de la Grande Bouche
Jade Repeta as Silly Girl
Reece Rowat as Ensemble
Keith Savage as Lumiere
Conor Scully as Ensemble
Nick Settimi as Monsieur D’Arque
Amanda Struthmann as Babette
Jennifer Thiessen as Ensemble
Brent Thiessen as Gaston
Danielle Wade as Belle
Victor A. Young as Maurice
The Band
Michael Barber, Music Director/Keys I
Matthew Lima, Bass
David Myers, Keys II
Ray Podhornik, Trumpet
Craig Snowden, Drums/Percussion
Dave Wiffen, Flute/Clarinet
MAMMA MIA!
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Mamma Mia!
The Smash Hit Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge| Mar 22 to May 7
Drayton Festival Theatre | May 12 to May 28
King's Wharf Theatre | July 14 to Aug 6
Huron Country Playhouse | Aug 11 to Sept 3
A mother … a daughter … three possible dads … and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget as new love blooms and old romances are rekindled on a Greek island full of possibilities.
Featuring the chart-topping hits of Swedish super-group ABBA, Mamma Mia! is the musical phenomenon that has entertained 54 million people around the world.
In addition to the iconic title song, the infectious score features ABBA’s hits “Dancing Queen,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Lay All Your Love on Me,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “SOS,” “Take a Chance on Me” and more.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of mothers, daughters, old friends, and new family.
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CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson
Book by Catherine Johnson
Mamma Mia! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.
Additional Material & Arrangements by Martin Koch
Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc.
Directed & Choreographed by David Connolly
Music Direction by Steve Thomas
The Company (in alphabetical order)
Christy Adamson, Ensemble
Jenni Burke, Rosie
Stephan Dickson, Eddie
Sam DiGiuseppe, Pepper
Graeme Goodhall, Ensemble
Mark Harapiak, Bill Austin
Jessica Horn, Ensemble
Michael Killinger, Harry Bright
Judy Kovacs, Ali
Jon-Alex MacFarlane, Ensemble
Erik Markewich, Ensemble
Jennifer Mote*, Ensemble
Jackie Mustakas, Tanya
Matt Palmer, Sam Carmichael
Jade Repeta, Lisa
Colin Sheen, Sky
Danielle Wade, Sophie Sheridan
Christine Watson, Ensemble
Blythe Wilson, Donna Sheridan
Tyrell Witherspoon, Ensemble
*Dance Captain
The Creative Team
David Connolly, Director & Choreographer
Steve Thomas, Music Director
David Boechler, Set Designer
Rachel Berchtold, Costume Designer
Oz Weaver, Lighting Designer
Catriona MacFarlane, Stage Manager
Kathryn Phillips, Assistant Stage Manager
Kelly Boudreau, Apprentice Stage Manager
Robin Calvert, Assistant Director & Assistant Choreographer
The Band
Steve Thomas, Music Director/Keys I
Mike Allen, Guitar
Matthew Lima, Bass
Richard Moore, Drums
Matthew Stodolak, Keys II
Legends ... of Rock 'n' Roll
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Legends ... of Rock 'n' Roll | A Tribute to Musical Pioneers
May 14 to June 6 | Drayton Festival Theatre -
July 23 - August 8 | King’s Wharf Theatre -
August 13 - August 29 | Huron Country Playhouse -
From the creators of last year’s sensation, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, comes another production in the perennially popular Legends series of tribute shows that will put a snap in your fingers and a song in your heart.
Relive the incredible discography from the 1950s through 1970s that forever changed the landscape of modern music. The most important and influential rock and roll acts of the 20th century are here: Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, Elton John, ABBA, The Monkees, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher, and many more.
Join us for a nostalgic celebration of the unforgettable sounds that shaped the minds and attitudes of an entire generation.
The Creative Team
Conceived, Written & Directed by Alex Mustakas
Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements by Robert Foster
Visual Elements by Peter Conrad & Steve Kelly
Historical Research by Michael Bignell
Choreographed by Gino Berti
Music Director Michael Lerner
Set & Lighting Designer Jeff JohnstonCollins
Costume Designer Jenine Kroeplin
Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright
Assistant Stage Manager Nadene Riehl
Apprentice Stage Manager Melissa Convery
The Company
(in alphabetical order)
Michael Clarke
Thomas Colford
Michael De Rose
Gerrad Everard
Michel LaFleche
Christine Glen
Jennifer Kee
Chad McNamara
Laura Mae Nason
Kimberly O’Neill*
Yvan Pedneault
Lee Siegel
Valerie Stanois
Breanna Willis
*Dance Captain
Behind-The-Scenes
Director of Production Simon Day
Production Manager Jeff JohnstonCollins
Technical Director Lyle Franklin
House Technician James McQuay
Head of Wardrobe Jenine Kroeplin
Wardrobe Supervisor Monique MacNeill
Costume Assistant/Buyer Jessica Bray
Cutter Monique Hodder
Stitchers Heather Freeman, June Gunn, Deborah Lount, Julia Nelham, Sarah Planter Findlay, Erin Steele, Miranda VanLogerenberg
Wardrobe Mistress Miranda VanLogerenberg
Head Dresser Heather Freeman
Dressers Natalie Voorn, Hanna Litster
Wig Stylist Anne May
Wig Maintenance Elizabeth Roelands
Properties Master Kevin Lucas
Properties Assistants Katherine Theriault, Sadie Wannamaker
Construction Supervisor Craig Pearson
Carpenters Robert Clark, Lindsey Woelfle, Amanda Trautrim
Lead Scenic Painter Sandy McQueen
Scenic Painters Michele Jones, Mackenzie Flood
Head of Audio Allan McMillan
Audio Operator Dylan Stahl
Running Crew Austin Wilson, Mat Armstrong
Video Production Alex Boxall, Dan Payne
Video Operator Emily Maxwell
Camera Operator Joseph Davies
Follow-spot Katya Norton
Production Assistants Hilary Pitman, Chris Scott, Roberta Stan, Austin Wilson
horticulture garden and theatre
We go from the Galt Horticulture Society garden to the new Drayton Theatre building (Dunfield Theatre Cambridge), looking up to where the pergola from yesterday is located.
Saturday morning at the theatre
This is from my morning walk.
Behind the Scenes: AJ Bridel's Dorothy Photo Shoot
Get a sneak-peek glimpse into the photo shoot of AJ Bridel as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. See her live as Dorothy at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge from March 4 to 29.
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Photographer: Hilary Camilleri from One For The Wall Photography.
The Wizard of Oz
March 4 to March 29 | Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
This March, the greatest family musical of all-time is touching down in Cambridge!
After a twister hits her Kansas farm, Dorothy Gale is transported somewhere over the rainbow and embarks on an epic journey accompanied by a Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and her faithful dog Toto.
Click your heels and venture down the yellow brick road for a truly magical theatre experience.
CREDITS
By L. Frank Baum
Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance & Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based on the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co.and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by Madeline Paul
Choreographed by Gino Berti
Music Direction by Jeannie Wyse
The Love List
Playing at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene July 17-August 3, 2013
Norm Foster's zippy comedy is a timely tale of perfection and the pursuit of happiness.
Leon is determined to find a compatible mate for his old friend Bill. Together, they concoct a Top Ten list of the attributes of the ideal woman ... but when she arrives in the flesh, the men quickly learn that their foolproof list could stand a few revisions. Join us for a dating game that crackles with humanity -- and hilarity.*
*Contains Adult Content, Themes and Language
The Love List
By Norm Foster
Creative Team
Chris McHarge
Director
Stephen Degenstein
Set Designer
Lyle Franklin
Lighting Designer
Jessica Bray
Costume Designer
Charles Russell
Stage Manager
Liz King
Apprentice Stage Manager
Acting Company
David Ludwig
Bill
Neil Foster
Leon
Heather Hodgson
Justine
Oh Canada Eh! Game ~ February 11, 2018 ~ Drayton
Oh Canada Eh! Game, presented by ONTARIO VISITED WEBSITES (ontariofestivalsvisited.ca). With Canada's Birthday celebrated on July 1st, 2017, we wanted to help get the celebrations by creating the Oh Canada Eh! Game. Each week, up to July 1st, 2018, we will post a You Tube video with an About Canada question. You can e-mail gary@ontariofestivalsvisited.ca for the correct answers. This week's video is about the Community of Drayton (a Township of Mapleton community) in Ontario, Canada.
For more Ontario Visited ADVENTURE videos, go to ontariofestivalsvisited.ca.
ONTARIO VISITED WEBSITES ~ Ontario's Official BEEN THERE Websites
Lend Me A Tenor: A Laugh-A-Minute Farce
Backstage high jinks take centre stage in this uproarious comedy when a world-famous tenor overdoses on tranquilizers before his premiere performance in the opera, Otello.
Replaced by a hapless understudy looking for his big break, complications arise when the gallant tenor finally comes to his senses... and is determined to give the performance he never gave! Join us for a hilarious tale of mistaken identity that hits all the right notes.
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
September 25 - October 12, 2013
Directed by Alex Mustakas
Set Designer David Antscherl
Costume Designer Jessica Bray
Lighting Designer Lyle Franklin
Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright
Assistant Stage Manager Sadie Wannamaker
The Cast (in alphabetical order)
Thomas Alderson
Jayme Armstrong
Valerie Boyle
Sarah Cornell
Susan Johnston Collins
Darren Keay
Gerry Mendicino
Victor A. Young
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