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Click through the different sections below to get all the latest news and info from the Drayton Festival Theatre, Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Huron Country Playhouse, King's Wharf Theatre, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre and the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy.


Louise Grisdale and Alex Mustakas with a big cheque at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Black and white photo of Aretha Franklin in 1968

May 8, 2024

“All of a sudden, women had role models in their radios.” Powerful voices drive change in BEEHIVE - The ’60s Musical

Director and choreographer David Connolly celebrates the iconic female singers of the '60s.

Screen shot from Poison's video for Nothin' But a Good Time

May 1, 2024

More Than Words: Rock of Ages gets nostalgic for the era-defining image of 80s music

A raucous celebration of iconic bands hits the stage in this '80s-set rock n’ roll musical this summer.

Kale Penny, Mariah Campos and Aaron Walpole in front of the Rock of Ages background

April 30, 2024

Rock of Ages turns it up to 11 in a hymn to the era of excess

Are you ready to rock? Hardcore audiences squeeze into their acid-washed jeans to worship the loud and proud ’80s.

Matthew Rae MPP, Artistic Director Alex Mustakas, Drayton Entertainment volunteer Ron Ellis, and John Nater MP

April 18, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Ellis

It’s impossible to talk about volunteerism at Drayton Entertainment without mentioning former municipal councillor Ron Ellis. He was Volunteer #1 at the place where it all started in 1991, Drayton Festival Theatre.

Drayton Entertainment volunteer Catherine Pettem at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge.

April 17, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Pettem

Catherine Pettem has lived in Cambridge off and on for over 30 years, and she’s been a part of Drayton Entertainment for more than a decade. During that time, she has amassed an astonishing number of volunteer hours and helped enhance the experience at shows for thousands of audience members.

Drayton Entertainment volunteer Marilyn Pollard - with (from L to R) Mariah Campos, Justin Bott, Tim Porter, and Kristen Pottle from the 2019 production of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto

April 16, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Marilyn Pollard and Tom Pollard

Marilyn Pollard and her oldest son, Tom Pollard, make a formidable team. Marilyn lives in Wallaceburg, and Tom calls London his home. Together, they volunteer at both Huron Country Playhouse’s theatres, racking up hundreds of hours each year.

Sylvia Malgadey with a rescued wolf cub at Wildlife Haven Waterloo.

April 15, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Sylvia Malgadey

Sylvia Malgadey competed for Team Canada in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The Conestoga resident is still quick on her feet as a Drayton Entertainment volunteer, which sometimes includes dancing with members of the audience.

Marilyn Ivanovick and Gary Good hold a mock-up cheque in the foyer of Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge

April 9, 2024

It's no joke! Drayton Entertainment volunteer Marilyn Ivanovick wins big on April 1

The Cambridge resident has been part of the Drayton Entertainment community for more than eight years.

50/50 winner Jamie Hinton holding a big winner's cheque outside King's Wharf Theatre

February 28, 2024

Just too good to be true: Jersey Boys tells the story behind the Four Seasons’ classic, wholesome sound

The Broadway blockbuster doesn’t pull any punches as it authentically recreates the world of one of pop’s most harmonious groups.

David Connolly and Daryl Morris sitting in front of a CTV News Kitchener backdrop. David wears a dark blue shirt and jeans, while Daryl on the right is dressed in a black blazer and white pants. Both are seated on grey upholstered chairs. The backdro

February 21, 2024

CTV: Footloose coming to St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

David Connolly of Drayton Entertainment joins CTV’s Daryl Morris with a preview of the production put on by local high school students.

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