We are proud to share that the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse lobby has been named in honour of our dear friend Neil Aitchison. This legacy naming recognizes Neil’s 50+ years of volunteerism and dedication to the organization. Please join us in celebrating this prestigious honour.
The team is pumped!! "The Wealthy Barber" has arrived from the printer!
Rob Carrick says, "The greatest personal-finance book ever takes it up a notch with fresh advice for a new generation of readers." Preet Banerjee adds, "Absolutely amazing! A masterclass on building wealth."
Alex Mustakas, founding Artistic Director & CEO of Drayton Entertainment, as supported by the award-winning charitable arts organization’s volunteer Board of Directors, has announced a leadership transition as part of the theatre’s multi-year succession plan.
Under Mustakas’ continued mentorship and guidance, David Connolly, Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education for the organization’s burgeoning new Youth Academy, will be appointed Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment commencing January 1, 2025.
While Mustakas may be stepping out of the limelight as Artistic Director, he will continue his tenure behind-the-scenes as Drayton Entertainment’s CEO for the next several years. The role will enable him to continue with mentorship across all departments of the organization, including artistic, production, and administration. It will also allow him to focus on future artistic and business endeavours, including sourcing new programming, artists, and voices, as well as developing more Canadian creations and hitting the road more often to review theatrical trends and best practices across the world.
Read more on our website: https://t.co/4kSF81X2xQ
The holiday spirit came alive yesterday at King's Wharf Theatre for the Opening of A Christmas Carol: The Panto!
This classic story is reimagined with all the hilarious and beloved antics of an old-fashioned panto: villains, heroes, a dame, incredible music, lively dancing, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic.
When the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a life-changing adventure to learn the error of his ways, restore his spirit, and embrace the season.
Now until November 23 only!
'Something in the air felt weird. I’ll never forget the feeling. It just felt . . . apocalyptic' -- Drayton revives ‘Kinky Boots’ production hijacked by COVID three years ago https://t.co/sKJv3dEcVG @drayton_theatre@AlexMustakas@AJBridel#kinkyboots
It's time to meet the players! The New Canadian Curling Club is a brand-new comedy about immigration, community, and national identity—with a heart as big as Canada itself!
Head to @drayton_theatre's St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for its riveting production of "American Son". The 2016 play about Black men and the police could've been written yesterday and features a powerhouse performance from @OyinOladejo no one should miss: https://t.co/TWZioz8j2Y
Congrats to the person holding ticket #99481384021! You're taking home $42,940, plus we're giving away an extra 10% of the pot ($8,588) for a grand prize total of $51,528!
While attending the state dinner for President Joe Biden, I had the opportunity to chat with Lisa LaFlamme, the amazing Canadian television journalist. It was a pleasure speaking with our very own local celebrity!
Last weekend, I attended the CFUW Cambridge's 11th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast celebrating the success of women and continuing to advance equality issues at home and around the world. Thank you for the invite, and it was a pleasure seeing all of you! #EmbraceEquity
Oyin can also be seen on the small screen as Bridge Officer Joann Owosekun on CBS's Star Trek: Discovery.
You can see Oyin on our stage in American Son this April at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
... including Hamlet with Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C., Tartuffe, Eurydice, Happy Place, Spoon River, Dolls House, and Noises Off with Soulpepper Theatre, The Father with Coalmine Theatre, and In This World with Roseneath Theatre, which earned her a Dora Award.
We are excited to see Oyin bring to life the experiences of a strong and resilient woman fighting for justice and equality. Born in Nigeria, Oyin settled in Canada in her teens and graduated from the Humber College Performance Program, has appeared in numerous theatre productions
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all the amazing women out there! We want to take a moment to celebrate the women who make theatre magic happen, both onstage and off. From playwrights and directors to stage managers and technicians, women are integral to the world of theatre.
This afternoon, after 16 performances in front of sold-out houses, these talented faces will "graduate" from Harvard Law as the Inaugural Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy's High School Program Production of Legally Blonde comes to a close.