What’s On
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Thursday, July 17th - Sunday, July 27th Main Stage
Starring J.P. Baldwin as Felix and Ken MacDougall as Oscar.
This classic comedy by Neil Simon opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Meet The Creative Team
Senior Moments
Senior Moments
August 1st - August 3rd Main Stage
Get ready for an unforgettable show filled with humour, heart, and nostalgia with Senior Moments, a delightful theatre show written and created by this wonderful cast of seniors. This lighthearted production takes a witty and touching look at the ups and downs of aging, filled with hilarious skits, toe-tapping musical numbers, and relatable stories that celebrate the golden years.
Through a mix of comedy, song, and poignant moments, Senior Moments explores everything from forgetting why you walked into a room to the joys of lifelong friendships and newfound adventures. Whether you’re reminiscing about the past or embracing the present, this show is a joyful reminder that age is just a number and laughter truly is the best medicine.
Join us for this fun show, where every moment is worth remembering!
Senior Moments was created with the generous help of the New Horizons Grant.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Grrrrl Power - A Young Company Show
Grrrrl Power - A Young Company Show
August 8th-17th
This summer, the Stirling Festival Theatre’s Young Company star in a new musical. The show explores a group of friends coming together to start their own girl group. The music will be chosen from some of the many girl groups throughout the history of music. Featuring the Andrew Sisters, The Supremes, The Go-Gos, Spice Girls and many more.
Starring former young company members, Holly Cole, Taylor Cole and Eden Redding along with the many talented youth performers in the area.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
A PERFECTLY REASONABLE NIGHT OF COMEDY
A PERFECTLY REASONABLE NIGHT OF COMEDY
Friday, August 22 @ 8 PM Main Stage
From the creators of Baroness Von Sketch Show and CBC’s This is That
Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly (CBC Radio’s This is That) as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor (Baroness Von Sketch Show). These comedy powerhouses come together for the first time since their early days at The Second City to deliver a delightfully absurd and wildly entertaining variety show. Presenting a little bit of what made This is That and Baroness Von Sketch Show so special, your algorithm has no business being in the theatre during this evening when these seasoned comedians launch into their exceedingly reasonable evening of comedy. Don’t miss this rare and hysterical reunion.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
CAROLYN TAYLOR
Carolyn Taylor is a whip-smart comedian, writer, and actor known for her fearless satire and bold sense of humor. As a co-creator and star of the hit show The Baroness Von Sketch Show (CBC) and creator of I Have Nothing (Crave), she’s won fans and accolades with her unique blend of sharp social commentary and character-driven sketches. Carolyn’s comedy is unapologetically original and relentlessly funny. She is incredibly excited to be teaming up with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly to present an unforgettable evening.
PAT KELLY
Pat Kelly is a creative powerhouse and co-creator of CBC’s acclaimed satirical show This is That. Known for his sharp wit and knack for finding humour in the everyday absurd, Pat has carved a unique space in comedy, blending smart storytelling with biting satire. Whether behind the mic or crafting unforgettable sketches, he’s a master at keeping audiences entertained and on their toes.
PETER OLDRING
Peter Oldring is a comedian, actor, and improviser celebrated for his chameleon-like ability to inhabit ridiculous characters. From his award-winning work on CBC’s This Is That to standout performances in film and TV, Peter has charmed audiences from coast to coast for over 30 years. Always unpredictable and endlessly funny, Peter brings an unparalleled energy to every performance.
Anvil
Anvil , the iconic Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto , Ontario, formed in 1978. The band consists of Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums) and Chris Robertson (bass).
As of early 2025, the band has released twenty studio albums, and has been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups, including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica.
The band, in particular Kudlow and Reiner, was the subject of the 2008 documentary film, 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil', directed by the screenwriter and former Anvil roadie,Sacha Gervasi. Upon its release, the film garnered critical acclaim from many major publications, and has since brought the band renewed recognition, including opening slots with AC/DC and Saxon. Appearances at major heavy metal festivals, including Download, Loud Park, Hellfest, and many independent music festivals, also followed the release of the film.
Reviewers described Anvil as a pioneering heavy metal band that has been popular since the 1980s and continues to record and tour 42 years later. Anvil's antics on and off stage, along with their determination to keep going have been the foundation for this legendary act.
Celtic Kitchen Party
The Celtic Kitchen Party
September 13th, 2025 @8PM Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
One of SFT’s favourite acts, The Celtic Kitchen Party has been entertaining our audience since 2018. Boasting a diversity of talent, CKP plays a mix of Celtic-infused originals, traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish - and the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The band always conjures up that ‘down home’ feeling where all your relatives and neighbours drop by for a traditional kitchen party, creating a lively high-energy performance every time.
All of the lads' energy and experience has culminated in a three album collection available in CD and DIGITAL through the band, and on all major platforms. These albums continue to be seated somewhere between original upbeat party tunes and beautiful storytelling to creative re-imaginings of traditional favourites.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Grease Live!
Grease Live!
Friday, September 19th @8PM Main Stage
The Concert version of GREASE AND THE MUSIC OF THE 50’S & 60’s -Live on Stage!
A Tribute To Grease and the Music of the 50's and 60's is an all-Canadian professional production complete with amazing multi-media video.
A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50's and 60's. This company of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of "Grease" and the Music from the 50's and 60's.
Re-live the days of soda pop and drive-ins, poodle skirts, greased back hair, winged Cadillacs, those hazy summer days and of course ...the MUSIC! This exciting live musical stage show will take you back in time to those memorable days etched in our lives by the tunes and stars of a legendary era. Who knows you just might find yourself on stage with us doing the hand jive. Great Family Entertainment!
Just a Few of the Songs
Born to Hand Jive, Greased Lightening, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Hand Jive, You're The One That I Want
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
In Spite of Ourselves - An Evening of John Prine
In Spite of Ourselves - An Evening of John Prine
Saturday, September 20th @8PM Main Stage
John Prine is widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, as well as his serious songs with social commentary and songs that recollect sometimes melancholy tales from his life.
According to songwriter Bob Dylan, "Prine's stuff is pure Proustian existentialism, Midwestern mindtrips to the nth degree… AND he writes beautiful songs".
Join us as we celebrate, elaborate the beautiful songs of one of the finest songwriters of our generation. ‘In Spite of Ourselves” brings together some fine Canadian songwriters & friends to enjoy stories and songs about the fabulous John Prine. Join Blair Packham (The Jitters), Bill Craig (The Irish Rovers) Kirsten Jones & 2 X JUNO nominee Johnny Max, as they perform and present their favourite and quirky John Prine Songs.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
The Reception - Dinner Theatre
The Reception - Dinner Theatre
Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th @ 6 PM Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
Have you ever been to a cringe-worthy wedding? The Reception is a hilarious dinner theatre based on a disastrous wedding reception. The bride is in full bridezilla mode. The groom, so far, has lost the rings, the cheque for the dj and soon his mind. The mother of the bride is a psychic who doesn’t see a future in the marriage. The ex-boyfriend shows up and refuses to “forever hold his peace.” Anything that can go wrong, will and you get to sit back and enjoy the chaos.
Tacky wedding attire is encouraged. Grab that bridesmaid dress that’s been in your closet for years.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Ali Hassan - Does This Taste Funny?
ALI HASSAN: Does This Taste Funny?
Friday, October 17th @7:30PM Main Stage
Ali Hassan’s career plans started off as simply as anyone’s: become a chef, get a food show on television, get a second food show on television, be the face of the network and have oven mitts with his face on them. But sometimes things get in the way of your dreams: like your parents’ disappointment, your family of four children and your successful comedy career.
This show is a hilarious exposition of Ali’s journey in and out of the culinary world in which he spent 12 years. Think Eat, Pray, Love….minus the Prayer.
ALI HASSAN
Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic and Actor who has performed for audiences across Canada and internationally.
Ali is the host of the CBC Radio stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a frequent guest-host of As It Happens, the arts and culture show ‘q’, and for the past six consecutive years, he has hosted Canada Reads – the annual battle of the books celebrating the best of Canadian literature.
Ali has appeared on the big screen in award-winning films – Breakaway, French Immersion, and as the memorable Lebanese ‘Uncle Stevie’ opposite Sean William Scott, Jay Baruchel, and Eugene Levy in the hockey hit Goon. In 2020, Ali was in the films MySpy, Mafia Inc, and Tammy’s Always Dying which had its World Premiere at TIFF 2019. His recent television roles have included Blood & Treasure (CBS), Designated Survivor (ABC), Cardinal (CTV), Odd Squad (PBS Kids), Man Seeking Woman (FXX), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC) and Working Moms (CBC, Netflix). Television audiences can also see Ali as a recurring guest star on the new CBC sitcom, Run The Burbs.
Ali has performed at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and Toronto’s JFL42. Ali also toured across Canada as one of the stars of Just For Laughs Comedy Night In Canada tour, hosted By Rick Mercer.
A Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Ali has toured his solo show Muslim Interrupted around Canada to great acclaim. He also took the show to Scotland to perform at the world’s largest comedy festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2022, Ali begins touring his latest one man show, based on his decade in the food industry, Does This Taste Funny? And check out his book, Is There Bacon in Heaven? with Simon & Schuster.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Spycraft
Spycraft
Thursday, October 30th - Sunday, November 9th
The world premiere of the new Canadian play, Spycraft by Kirk Dunn & Claire Ross Dunn
In the style of Casablanca meets The Imitation Game, Spycraft is a two-act thriller starring four actors. It’s 1942 and a middle-aged Canadian woman and hidden Jew joins Churchill’s Special Operations Executive in London during WWII as a spy in occupied France. Her British male colleague is skeptical she’ll make a difference because she’s a woman—and an ‘old’ one at that. But she defies expectations and challenges the chauvinism and antisemitism of the times by using her invisibility as an asset and employing a classically female craft to pass coded intelligence about the Nazis to the Allies: knitting.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Robin Hoodie
Robin Hoodie
November 21st -December 31st, 2025
A modern panto retelling of the classic Robin Hood story of the hero who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. All of your favourites will be there: Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett, Maid Marian and our hero, Robin take on the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Come join us in Sherwood Forest for laughs, fun and adventure!
There will be all the things you love about the Stirling panto with some inspiration taken from video games, comic books and superhero movies.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Family
Naughty
Naughty Pre Show Meals
New Year’s Eve Show
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
The Box
The Box
Saturday, June 28th @8PM Main Stage
Formed in 1981, The Box emerges in 1982 and dominates the airwaves for ten years straight with nine consecutive hit singles. Four Felix trophies and four gold and platinum records later, the band breaks up from sheer exhaustion in 1992. But constant pressure from the industry for The Box to reunite causes lead singer Jean Marc Pisapia to form a new line-up and hit the stage again but not without new material to present. The Box goes on to release three new albums in 2005, 2009 and 2014 as well as an EP in 2018. The band has been present in festivals and theatres alike ever since.
With the new “1982-2024” Tour, first half of the show will be a retrospective of all the albums of the band. Second half … ALL THE 80’s HITS ! 20 years after the reunion and 42 years since day one, The Box has no intention to retire!
“STILL ALIVE & KICKING”
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Dragging Out A Brunch
Dragging Out A Brunch
Sunday June 8th @11AM Eugene Burrell Hall
Come celebrate Pride Month at the Stirling Festival Theatre with a Drag Brunch. Featuring drag performances from Shirley Happening (Sal Figliomeni), Miss Meryl Eau (J.P. Baldwin) and local drag queen, Bleu Belle Bijoux.
Join us for an afternoon of mirth, music and mimosas.
Brunch
Before the show, enjoy a delicious brunch buffet from Farm Girl Cafe.
Brunch will include cheese omelet, croissants, muffins, bacon, fruit salad, squares and sweets.
Tea and coffee included. There will also be a cash bar with mimosas available.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Dead Men Solve No Mysteries - A Pirate Themed Mystery
Dead Men Solve No Mysteries - A Pirate Themed Mystery - Dinner Theatre
May 23rd & 24th Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
Ahoy in front and avast behind! A mixed bag of pirates, buccaneers and cut throats are ashore at the infamous Scurvy Dog Tavern. Best ye dress like a pirate, if you want to blend in. Batten down the hatches, one of the brigands has been cleaved to the brisket (killed). Captain Jack Swallow is on the case. Get your tickets today and, saver me timbers, we’ll enjoy some grub and grog (dinner and drink). Blend in by dressing like a pirate!
Dinner Theatre Menu
Start the evening with a cheese plate, served with crackers, pickles, and fresh vegetables.
Enjoy a buffet-style meal featuring roast beef along with a poultry option. The meal includes potatoes, hot vegetables, and a selection of fresh salads.
To finish, enjoy a variety of desserts, along with coffee and tea.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Succession - A Competition for a Fictitious Fortune
Succession - A Competition for a Fictitious Fortune
Saturday, May 10th @ 7 PM
Media Mogul, Rogan Loy is one of the richest men in all of… Hastings County. You are all invited to a prestigious event at one of his mansions. On the special night, you will learn that Mr. Loy has decided to retire and leave one of you his empire. The only catch is that you have to compete to receive his fortune.
A series of games and challenges will unfold throughout the night. You will compete in each game to gain points. The person with the most points wins Rogan Loy’s fortune (not really!) and takes home a prize package (this part is true).
A great night out and a fun new adventure.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
The Bomb - An 80s Experience
The Bomb - A Retro ’80s Live Experience
Saturday, May 3rd @ 7PM Main Stage
Step back in time with The Bomb Retro ’80s Live Experience, a high-energy tribute to the unforgettable decade of the 1980s!
On May 3rd, join us at The Stirling Festival Theatre for a night filled with the greatest hits of New Wave and radio classics from that iconic era. Rather than focusing on just one artist, The Bomb brings the entire ’80s vibe to life, playing tracks from legends like David Bowie, Tears for Fears, The Cars, Duran Duran, A-ha, Hall & Oates, The Cure, Simple Minds, Depeche Mode, INXS, Prince, and many more. This is truly the soundtrack of your youth -live!
Known for their vibrant performances and authentic ’80s style, The Bomb will transport you to a time when the music was electric, and the energy was infectious. Whether you’re reminiscing about your teenage years or discovering these classics for the first time, the band’s lively show will have you moving, grooving, and singing along. The Bomb has been a staple in Ontario’s live music scene, entertaining audiences at theatres, festivals, and corporate events.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Early Morning Rain
Early Morning Rain - The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot
Friday, April 25th @ 7 PM & Saturday, April 26th @ 2 PM Main Stage
With Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band
Leisa Way's critically acclaimed concert Early Morning Rain celebrates the remarkable life and career of legendary Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot. An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning musicians, under the direction of Bruce Ley (composer of the Academy Award nominated film 'The Painted Door'), captures the magic of Lightfoot's live performances in this two hour celebration of the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter.
This inspired show includes hits like “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “For Lovin’ Me,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon of Darkness,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” just to name a few.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Meet the Band
Wine and Cheesy Love Songs
Wine and Cheesy Love songs
Saturday, April 12th @ 8 PM
Come celebrate love and music with some of Stirling Festival Theatre’s favourite stars: JP Baldwin, Craig Maguire, Mason Micevski, Jane McClelland & more! Our performers will serenade you with a delightfully over the top repertoire of the cheesiest, most heartfelt love songs ever written - think power ballads, golden oldies, Broadway favourites and guilty pleasure pop hits. Whether you're toasting a new love, reminiscing about old flames, or simply enjoying a night out, there’s a wine and a tune for every heart.
Expect laughter, singalongs, and perhaps a few tears (happy ones, of course). It’s an unforgettable night that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious -a perfect pairing, just like wine and cheese. So bring your sweetheart, your best friend, or come solo to celebrate love in all its delicious forms.
Join us in the Eugene Burrell Upper Hall pre-show for wine and cheese from local wineries and Maple Dale Cheese. The Bob Barlas Bar opens at 6:30 PM.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Meet the Cast
Sips & Tips: and Completely Off Script!
An interactive and entertaining wine tasting experience.
Join SFT favourites, J.P. Baldwin and Ken MacDougall with wine expert Casey Porter, as we guide you through a tasting of 6 wines (international and domestic) while exploring, learning and laughing along the way.
Whether you are a novice sipper or expert swirler, there is something to be discovered in every glass! We’ll talk tannins, sip Sauvignon and banter about body.
Ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling to welcome you, five tastings accompanied by charcuterie, and an entertaining and educational afternoon for all!
The Dreamboats
The Dreamboats
Sunday, March 23rd @2PM Main Stage
Dive into a musical time machine with The Dreamboats as they bring back the magic of classic, original rock 'n' roll! Infusing the timeless sounds of the 50s & 60s with a fresh, contemporary energy, this Canadian quartet promises an evening of non-stop dancing, nostalgic melodies, and electrifying entertainment. From the spirited rhythms of Chuck Berry to the infectious charm of The Wonders, The Dreamboats offer a revival of the golden age of rock 'n' roll that will have you falling in love with these classic tunes all over again. Experience the heartthrob appeal and electric energy reminiscent of icons like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and more, brought to life by these charismatic performers.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
March Break Circus Show
The March Break Circus Show
March 11th-15th, 2025 Main Stage
Step right up and join us under the big top for a spectacular March Break Circus Show, where laughter, wonder, and family fun take centre stage! Our family-friendly extravaganza promises a magical experience for all ages, combining the charm of classic circus acts with a modern twist that will leave you breathless.
Get ready to be dazzled by a colorful array of talented performers.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
FOUR Great Acts
The Silly People
Made up of one part Phil LeConte, one part Colin Franks, and three parts fun. Their youthful good looks make it hard to believe that Phil and Colin have been working together for almost twenty years.
Hailing from Kitchener-Waterloo, the Silly People and their prop case have travelled the globe, performing in more than twenty countries on five continents. Comedy, juggling, diabolo, yo-yo, balloon art, fire manipulation and workshops are just some of the skills they have perfected over the past two decades.
From stage shows to street theatre, corporate events to kids' festivals, the Silly People have the ability to fit almost any venue or audience. As producers of the Waterloo Arts Festival and the Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival, the Silly People have learned what it takes to create a fun and successful event.
Rockabilly Joe
A circus artist and street performer with a 1950’s twist. Highly enjoyed by all ages, Joey always finds a unique twist to his acrobatic and juggling tricks. He prides himself on delivering a truly unique show with skills you won't see anywhere else. He has performed for a truly diverse audience around the world for the past 18 years. The show will have you consistently laughing while at times feeling nervous for Joey’s safety.
Pedro Tochas
Pedro Tochas is The Sculptor Clown, a Portuguese master of crowd interaction who builds silent movies before your eyes, complete with love, heroes, and villains. Witness The Sculptor Clown craft a complete story from nothing more than his imagination and a touch of help from the audience. A visual treat for all the family that will entertain and amaze.
Billy Kidd
A Magician that excels in all types of magic performance. Her sleight of hand skills as a close up artist combined with her experience doing stage and street magic have allowed Billy to perform in Theatre's and on Television screens worldwide.
Madoc Mysteries
SOLD OUT - Madoc Mysteries - Dinner Theatre
Friday, February 28th & Saturday, March 1st @ 6 PM
SOLD OUT
It is the turn of the century and renowned Detective William Madoc is on the case. A murder occurs in a sleepy little town and everyone is a suspect. Madoc is fresh off solving another mystery, The Case of the Missing Sheep. This evening is a gala to recognize Detective Madoc’s accomplishments. The evening is put on hold when a body turns up. All of your favourites will be there: Detective Krakenreid, Dr. Bogden and Constable Crabtree.
Dinner Theatre Menu
Start the evening with a cheese plate, served with crackers, pickles, and fresh vegetables.
Enjoy a buffet-style meal featuring roast beef along with a poultry option. The meal includes potatoes, hot vegetables, and a selection of fresh salads.
To finish, enjoy a variety of desserts, along with coffee and tea.
A great meal to go with a great show!
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Cinderella - Stuck in Hallmark
November 22nd - December 31st 2024 Main Stage
Cinderella is a big city girl with big city dreams. She is stuck spending the holidays in a small town with the terrible Mother Steppe and her annoying daughters.
Cindy is ready to pack it in until she meets the handsome Prince Charming of Charming Little Bakery. Along the way, she meets the Fairy Godfather (who runs the local pizza shop), samples artisanal cheese at the 3 Mice Cheese Boutique, buys a gorgeous gown and glass slippers from an upscale secondhand store and attends a fancy ball.
Will Cinderella go back to the big city or stay in the quaint small town?
Get your tickets to find out.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Family
Naughty
Naughty Pre Show Meals
Mudmen
November 2nd, 2024 @7PM Main Stage
Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. Mudmen have performed at festivals, theatres, events & clubs in 8 different countries with over 3000 shows to date and 11 studio albums.
Mudmen's music has been featured Xbox and PlayStation video games, NBC's television show "The Black Donnelly's", WWE Wrestling, 6 Don Cherry Rock' em Sock' em hockey videos, HBO's Shameless, Hockey Night in Canada's "Coach's Corner" 6 music videos on Much Music/MTV reaching #19 on the Edge radio top 20 countdown.
As of 2024, Mudmen have been together for 26 years building a legion of fans from young to old. Mudmen have been selling out numerous prestigious theatres such as Victoria Hall, the Stockey Centre, the Roxy Theatre, The Grand Theatre with appearances at numerous Country and Celtic festivals throughout North America with no signs of slowing down.
Mudmen, Sandy Campbell, Robby Campbell, Colin Amey, Andy Gingerich, Alex Showdra and Emmett Glancie believe that nice guys can finish first and enjoying what you do translates to all audiences. To describe Mudmen in one word, one would say "fun"!
Stirling Chainsaw Massacre - Haunted House
October 27th, 2024 2PM-10:30PM
Terror awaits you as the Stirling Theatre is transformed into a horrifying haunted house! Step into the nightmarish realm of the Sawyer family. Walk through their eerie farmhouse to encounter ghoulish characters and gruesome sights. Be prepared to face your deepest, darkest fears.
Help make this annual tradition. The bar is open before and after your adventure.
You have been warned.
Group Timeslots
Groups of 4 to 6 recommended. Groups of two or singles may be asked to join other groups.
Each group is allotted a half hour slot. The haunted house runs every half hour from 2 pm until 10:30 pm.
Call to book your group's slot.
Not recommended for children under the age of 12.
A Shot in the Dork - A Masquerade Mystery - Dinner Theatre
October 25th & October 26th, 2024 6:00PM Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
Elong Must, the eccentric billionaire, is throwing a masquerade ball at his mansion. You are cordially invited to dress up, laugh and solve the mystery. Elong is celebrating his new business, Space Ex - send your former spouse to the moon! Keep your eyes open. There are a lot of people who want to get even with Elong.
Note: there will be prizes for best costume.
Steve Patterson is... Patterdad
October 18, 2024 @8PM Main Stage
Many Canadians recognize the name Steve Patterson. He’s been a crowd favourite since his first Just for Laughs Gala appearance back in 2004 and as host of the long-running hit show The Debaters on CBC since 2007.
But what they may not know is how Patterson’s perceptions have shifted since he became a dad to two precocious daughters. Those new perceptions are on grand display in his new show which picks up on the themes introduced in his popular book published by Penguin Random House Canada in 2021 “Dad Up!” From being outsmarted to being outrun to being outnumbered (current household rankings have him clinging to 6th place in importance behind his wife, his daughters, their dog, and whichever stuffed animal is most essential in any given week), Steve struggles to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a dad. But fortunately for audiences, his struggles are pure comedic delight. Come join this iconic Canadian comedian on a fun ride that will warm your heart, rekindle memories, and maybe most importantly, get you out of the house and laughing with strangers. Which, really, is the best gift families can give to each other.
My First Job(s)
Fall Young Company Show
A teen's comedic journey into the workforce. Becky's summer takes a terrible turn as her mother makes her go out and look for a job. Becky experiences interviews, hiring, firing and everything in between. She goes from sitting by the pool to diving into the job pool.
Written & Directed by Ken MacDougall
The Next Generation Leahy
October 6th, 2024 @ 2PM Main Stage
As with all forces of nature, the music and energy created by The Next Generation Leahy simply cannot be contained. The drive to create music is powerful within each of the Leahy children. It has given rise to multi-instrumental talents, whose dynamic live performances have been described as “astounding” and “breathtaking.”
For the last several years, Next Generation Leahy has performed across North America, and shared the stage with the likes of The Chieftains, We Banjo 3, The Tenors, and Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy.
Belying their young ages, these siblings are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with the high-energy, infectious music associated with the Leahy name. However, not content to play only the music of their Celtic heritage, these musicians explore many genres of music and pull influences from far and wide. Fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step-dancing serve to bring their unique style of music to life.
The music that lives in each of these young people - which is so joyful, so positive, and so rare – overflows from them and affects audiences who have witnessed something truly unique and remarkable.
Mrs. Roper Romp
September 28, 2024 @4PM Main Stage
Mrs. Roper Romp is coming to Stirling and you’re invited!
On Saturday, September 28 – Stirling-Rawdon BIA (Visit Stirling-Rawdon) is encouraging rompers to descend on our small town and step back in time and embrace the groovy ‘70s vibes at the Mrs. Roper Romp!
Inspired by the iconic character from Three's Company, this event is all about fun, laughter, and outrageous fashion.
Stirling Festival Theatre is excited to host Rompers with a special Three’s Company Performance featuring Stirling favourites Debbie Collins, JP Baldwin and Sal Figliomeni.
Followed by a theme sing-along and prizes for best costume!
All ticket proceeds are going to benefit the theatre’s new Marquee fund.
Have a group of ten or more? Enjoy $25 group tickets!
Get your kaftans and muumuus ready! Romp around the shops and sites of Stirling-Rawdon and then join fellow rompers for a wonderful fundraiser at the Stirling Festival Theatre.
Get your tickets now and don’t miss the romp.
Find out about all the Romping activities at visitstirlingrawdon.ca
Celtic Kitchen Party
September 21st, 2024 @8PM Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
One of SFT’s favourite acts, The Celtic Kitchen Party has been entertaining our audience since 2018. Boasting a diversity of talent, CKP plays a mix of Celtic-infused originals, traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish - and the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The band always conjures up that ‘down home’ feeling where all your relatives and neighbours drop by for a traditional kitchen party, creating a lively high-energy performance every time.
All of the lads' energy and experience has culminated in a three album collection available in CD and DIGITAL through the band, and on all major platforms. These albums continue to be seated somewhere between original upbeat party tunes and beautiful storytelling to creative re-imaginings of traditional favourites.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Godspell
Godspell July 25th-August 3rd, 2024 Main Stage
With an eclectic blend of songs, Godspell transforms the teachings of Jesus into a joyful, expansive rock-cabaret, with elements of disco and contemporary pop.
A wandering troupe of actors perform different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.
Boasting a score with chart-topping songs by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
This show features an all-star cast: JP Baldwin, Amir Haidar, Taylor Cole, Sal Figliomeni, Louisa O’Keane, Ryan Whittal and more Stirling favourites!
Get Ready for Godspell!
Listen to The New Broadway Cast Recording on Spotify
Rent or Buy Godspell (1973) on Amazon Prime
Jon Dore - Stand Up Comedy
June 22nd, 2024 @8PM Main Stage
Named one of "10 comics to watch" by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor, Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humour and unique bait-and-switch style. Winner of the 2023 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, Dore is a favourite on the comedy club and festival circuit in Canada and the United States, enjoying sold-out runs at the Just For Laughs Festival's in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, as well as festivals in Halifax, Winnipeg, Portland, and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
Jon’s television credits include guest starring role on CBS' Emmy Award winning hit series, How I Met Your Mother, a lead role on ABC’s How to Live With Your Parents, and he currently stars in Amazon’s The Lake. He’s had multiple guest appearances on Conan, Baroness Von Sketch Show, @Midnight, Inside Amy Schumer and Hart of Dixie. His film credits include Corpse Tub, the indie films Gus, Stag, Teen Lust, and The Pickle Recipe.
Dore hosted four seasons of HBO Canada's Funny as Hell, starred in his own award-winning 'mockumentary' series The Jon Dore Television Show on IFC and The Comedy Network, and has starred in the stand-up specials Comedy Central Presents...Jon Dore, Big Questions Huge Answers, Live At Gotham, and The Bonnaroo Experience and Mash Up. Currently, he can be seen as the host of The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore for Just For Laughs which airs on CTV Comedy
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli - Dinner Theatre
May 31st & June 1st, 2024 6:00PM Eugene Burrell Upper Hall
Don Mac Roni cordially invites you to the wedding reception of his daughter Reesa Roni to Carl Ichbread. Join us at Carpaccio's Italian Buffet and Tailors for an evening filled with music, mobsters and murder. This hilarious interactive mystery will keep you guessing ‘whodunnit’ until the very end.
Starring Craig Maguire, JP Baldwin, Brenda Knauer, Jane McClelland and Ken MacDougall
Front Porch Shenanigans
May 23rd, 2024 @ 7PM Main Stage
Come kick off Front Porch Shenanigans at the Stirling Festival Theatre. Featuring four great Bands. Long Range Hustle headline with openers, The Rogers Boys, Vintage Vibes and Dave Bush and the River Valley Riders.
The show will be a fundraiser to raise a new marquee for the theatre. In 2027, the Stirling Theatre turns 100 years old. Over the next few years, the Stirling Festival Theatre will be fundraising to give the theatre a facelift. Come help and see four great bands.
The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy
May 17th - May 19th 2024 Main Stage
The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy is a play by Eric Woolfe (House at Poe Corner, Doc Wuthergloom’s Haunted Medicine Show) based on the Faust legend. Woolfe uses puppets and close-up magic to tell an eerie tale of unholy larceny and Klondike gold, based on the sworn testimony of the miserable souls who survived this terrifying ordeal. Strange things loom in the midday moon, where lost men moil for gold.
Our hero, Brimstone, is caught up in the Canadian Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. An alchemy of historical fact, ancient legend, true stories of Old West grifters and card sharps, the works of HP Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood and Robert Service, and a good deal of heartbreak and whimsy, this epic tale tells the story of a two-bit conman and how he lost his true love to the dark spirits of the North as a result of his greed and lust for gold and “the sure thing” game.
Mother of All Shows
April 17th, 2024 7:00PM Main Stage
Mother of All Shows is coming home! Special screening to commemorate National Canadian Film Day with a post-film Q&A of this mother/daughter musical traumedy starring Wendie Malick, directed by Melissa D’Agostino.
In order for Liza to cope with the impending death of her estranged mother, she retreats to a 70's variety show in her mind where the all-powerful host is her own mother, Rosa, who leads a cast of people from Liza's past and present, all a jumble in her mind. Rosa hosts the show in Liza's head with all the bravado and pizazz of Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, and Rosemary Clooney. She sings, and dances, and yuks it up, all in Liza's imagination. Scene by scene, song by song, Liza works through another part of their past in an attempt to see her mother in real life without losing herself in the process.
Local Spotlight: Experience the magic of seeing Stirling and our theatre on the big screen.
Award-Winning Cinema: This film isn't just a local gem; it has won Outstanding Narrative Feature and Outstanding Direction at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and is currently nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards.
Star Power: Enjoy a stellar performance by Wendie Malick, a beloved and two-time Emmy nominated actor known for her roles in Hot in Cleveland, Just Shoot Me, Young Sheldon, and more.
Tickets are only $15 to be among the first in Canada to see the film before its US release in July 2024.
How We Got To Jersey - A Tale of Two Frankies
Three dates: Friday April 12th, 2024 2PM Main Stage | Saturday April 13th, 2024 8PM Main Stage | Sunday April 14th, 2024 2PM Main Stage
How We Got To Jersey: A Tale Of Two Frankies is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear not one, but two Frankie Vallis in a show-stopping concert revue that takes you behind the scenes of the blockbuster Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys. Starring Adrian Marchuk and Jeff Madden, find out how two small-town Canadian kids grew up to both play a bonafide rock and roll hall of fame superstar on stages around the world, to an audience of millions.
You'll hear all your favourites from Jersey Boys, including Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, plus deep-cut hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as Jeff and Adrian take you through the highs and lows, the fame and folly of playing one of the greatest legends of pop music who ever lived. Complete with a killer live band and a multi-media show!
Sean McCann: The Shantyman Sings for the Saint
Friday March 15th, 2024 7:30PM Main Stage
Séan McCann (the Shantyman) is a founder of the iconic Canadian band (thirteen time Juno nominee) Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his advocacy for people living with addiction.
Born “around the bay” in his native Newfoundland, Séan was steeped in traditional Irish music and you can hear its influence throughout the multitude of recordings he has released over his 35 year career.
Music is medicine and a song is never more powerful than when it is sung with a friend. So come out and sing along with Séan for his third annual celebration of Irish song and skip the hangover this year!
Hilby “The Skinny German Juggleboy” and Friends
March 12th-16th, 2024 Main Stage
Step right up and join us under the big top for a spectacular March Break Circus Show, where laughter, wonder, and family fun take center stage! Our family-friendly extravaganza promises a magical experience for all ages, combining the charm of classic circus acts with a modern twist that will leave you breathless.
Get ready to be dazzled by a colorful array of talented performers.
Hilby The Skinny German Juggler
One cannot help but be charmed by his impeccable timing and extreme circus skills. You can find Hilby on top of Unicycles of all shapes and sizes, manipulating objects ranging from bowling balls to hedge trimmers. A powerful and spellbinding collage of superb technical skill and wacky comedy in the tradition of vaudeville. If you have seen him before, you know he is not to be missed. One of the most sought after performers at venues around the world.
Lee Zimmerman, aka The Puppet Guy
has been performing his rock and roll marionette show all over the world for more than 30 years. Some of the greatest names in the history of music come alive in a unique and amazing display of humor and skill. Lee was a regular performer at Universal Studios and The Improv in Hollywood and has appeared on dozens of TV shows and films, including "The Drew Carey Show" and "Eddy Presley" with Quentin Tarantino.
Kimberly Craig
is a multidisciplinary circus artist with expertise in hand-to-hand acrobatics, handstands, hula hoops, and the aerial hoop. Her circus acts have taken her around the world performing with the GOP Variete, Krystallpalast Variete, Midnight Circus, Cirkus Prinsessen Festival, Christchurch World Buskers Festival, Princess Cruises, Cirque on Ice and the Busan Comedy festival, among many others. Her talent has even earned her a Guinness World Record.
The Silly People
are made up of one part Phil LeConte, one part Colin Franks, and three parts fun. Their youthful good looks make it hard to believe that Phil and Colin have been working together for over twenty years.
Hailing form Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, the Silly People and their prop case have travelled the globe, performing in over twenty countries, on five continents, and every Province in Canada.
Circus skills ranging from juggling to diablos lay the foundation for some seriously crazy comedy while using the audience to participate and create “Free-style Comedy”.
Dwayne Gretzky Concert
Friday February 23rd, 2024 8PM Main Stage
Dwayne Gretzky is a 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 700 songs.
Whether reinterpreting a classic in their latest recordings or playing one note-for-note at a live show, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
Widely hailed as ‘Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia,’ Dwayne Gretzky transcends cover band status. The music collective’s performance of any one of the more than 700 classic songs in its catalogue not only showcases the abundant musical talents of each member but is also a thrill to experience. When all is said and done, Dwayne Gretzky is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to.
With a still growing and still fervent fan base, the buzz around Dwayne Gretzky was greatly bolstered by two marathon live-streamed shows on New Year’s Eve in 2020 and 2021 that allowed live music-starved viewers to enjoy a ‘night out’ in the pandemic-safe comfort of their homes. But as successful as those virtual shows were, the band’s curated nostalgia trips are best experienced live as the set list captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar.
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