For the first time ever, Festival Players will be producing one of our shows in both official languages. Oui, in both English and French.

The first show of the season will be a charming play by Quebec’s iconic Michel Tremblay. The same cast will perform Tremblay’s Encore Une Fois Si Vous Permettez, and For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, the English translation by Tremblay’s long-time collaborator Linda Gaboriau. The cast will perform in either English or French, depending on the date. Tremblay’s play is funny and touching. It’s a love-letter to his mother, a fiery spirit who died before she got to see him reach the height of his success. 

The second show of the season, In the Wake, comes all the way from Alberta. Calgary’s Downstage Creation Ensemble brings audiences a darkly comic and highly physical take on the state of the west coast fisheries. Jack Travail needs a miracle. A deadzone threatens his livelihood, and just maybe a radical researcher can bring the ocean back to life… Simple, elegant storytelling at its best and a great show for all. The show plays for only a very brief run so audiences are encouraged to book early!

The third show of the season, The Man From the Capital, is another rollicking good time (in the spirit of Weedy Peetstraw!). A musical with wit and heart, The Man From the Capital, is penned by Colin Heath and John Millard. When the corrupt local officials hear a Government Inspector is coming to their small town it throws things into comic overdrive, sending the whole place into a tailspin. And when the mayor mistakes a down-and-out drifter for the inspector, all hell breaks loose. It’s a hilarious reworking of Gogol’s The Government Inspector, a farcical romp, deliciously wicked, and wickedly funny.

Back again for the 2012 season is Sounding Ground, an experience like no other. Audience members will listen to a series of 5 unique audioplays while on a walkabout through Picton. Hear Picton like you’ve never heard it before.

Flex Passes are now on sale at the deepest discount of the year (only $67.50+HST) from now until Christmas Eve. What is a Flex Pass you ask? A Flex Pass is redeemable for three tickets to use as you please. Bring two friends to a show, or go solo to all three. This year Flex Pass holders also receive a special bonus – a free ticket to Sounding Ground! Order your passes today by calling the Festival Players Box Office at 613-471-1991/1-866-584-1991 or by emailing boxoffice@festivalplayers.ca.

L-R: Randi Helmers as Helen Black, Greg Campbell as Reverend Jacob Ladder, John Millard (musician), Rob Clutton (musician), Rebecca Auerbach as Jeeva, Rick Hyslop (musician) and Paul Rainville as Mister Fleas.

Festival Players would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all who came to enjoy the very wet, but fantastic Opening Night of The Ballad of Weedy Peetstraw by Peter Anderson & John Millard.

Thank you to everyone down at Rosehall Run Vineyards, our Official Season Wine Sponsor (and also home to Weedy Peetstraw for the month of August), Fifth Town Cheese (for providing some delicious cheese for the post-show reception), and of course the volunteers, staff, cast and crew for making last night a fabulous night despite the weather.

The Ballad of Weedy Peetstraw will be playing from Aug 2-27, 2011 outdoors under a grand tent at Rosehall Run Vineyards (1243 Greer Rd. in Wellington). This is the third and final show of our 2011 summer season and it’s not one to be missed! A fabulous venue, delicious wine to enjoy while visiting, and a high energy show that will have your toe tapping from start to finish.

Get your tickets today online at www.countytix.ca or call 613-471-1991/1-8660584-1991 or stop by at the Box Office (289 Main Street Picton, inside Books & Co.).

We hope to see you there!

*Photo by Michael Grills Photography

Andrew Binks (Prince Edward County)
Krista Dalby (Prince Edward County)
Ned Dickens (Kingston)
Colin Frizzell (Prince Edward County)
Martha Ross (Toronto)

(Umbrellas are available to borrow should you need one. A small, fully refundable deposit is required for umbrellas and MP3 players.)

The walk begins at Books & Company (289 Main Street, Picton). Sounding Ground runs Fridays to Mondays from July 2-October 2. Tickets are $20.00 each.

Information and tickets for Sounding Ground are available at 613-471-1991/1-866-584-199?1 or www.countytix.ca.

There are only 6 days left until the Opening of Amelia and the 2011 Season. You can get your tickets at www.countytix.ca, by calling 613-471-1991/1-866-584-1991, or stop in at the Box Office at 289 Main Street, Picton (inside Books & Co.) 

We hope to see you this summer!

There are only 2 weeks left until the Opening of Amelia and the 2011 Season. You can get your tickets at www.countytix.ca, by calling 613-471-1991/1-866-584-1991, or stop in at the Box Office at 289 Main Street, Picton (inside Books & Co.) 

We hope to see you this summer!

What is a Flex Pass, you may ask? Flex Passes are just that: flexible! A Flex Pass is redeemable for 3 regularly-priced tickets in the 2011 season. So, you can take two friends with you to see a show, or enjoy all three shows in the season by yourself, or see the same play three times if you really want to. Whatever works for you!

To get your Flex Pass you can…

Call the Box Office at 613-471-1991 or 1-866-584-1991
Visit the Box Office inside Books & Company (289 Main Street, Picton)
Order online at www.countytix.ca

What is a Flex Pass, you may ask?  Flex Passes are just that: flexible! A Flex Pass is redeemable for 3 regularly-priced tickets in the 2011 season. So, you can take two friends with you to see a show, or enjoy all three shows in the season by yourself, or see the same play three times if you really want to. Whatever works for you!

To get your Flex Pass you can…

Call the Box Office at 613-471-1991 or 1-866-584-1991
Visit the Box Office inside Books & Company (289 Main Street, Picton)
Order online at www.countytix.ca
Or, ask the man in red!

L-R: Karin Randoja as Midge, Christopher Sawchyn* as G.P. & Eliza-Jane Scott* as Amelia

There are only 6 performances left to catch Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly!

If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to see the show, now is the time! You don’t want to miss this fantastic musical by John Gray (Billy Bishop Goes to War).

Tickets are still available, to get yours call 613-471-1991/1-866-584-1991 or visit www.countytix.ca to buy online.

Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly is playing until Saturday, August 28th, 2010 only! Outdoors, under a grand tent, at the Waring House in Picton (Hwy 33 & CR-1)!

Synopsis: Amelia Earhart rose to unimaginable heights, literally and figuratively. This new musical from the writer that brought us Billy Bishop Goes to War, re-imagines her meteoric rise from the “girl next door” to the iconic first woman in flight. Inspiring, insightful and entertaining.

*Photo Credit: Michael Grills Photography

L-R: Christopher Sawchyn as G.P. & Eliza-Jane Scott as Amelia Earhart*

This is just a reminder to all, if you haven’t yet seen Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly by John Gray, get down to the Waring House and do so! 

There are only 2 weeks left (12 performances) before this show closes and you don’t want to miss it!

You can get your tickets today from  the Box Office, 613-471-1991/1-866-584-1991, or visit us at 289 Main Street, Picton (inside Books and Company).

NEED those tickets right this second? Get them right now, safely and securely, online at www.countytix.ca !

Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly is playing until August 28, 2010 outdoors, under a grand tent at the Waring House in Picton (Hwy 33 & CR-1)!

Synopsis: Amelia Earhart rose to unimaginable heights, literally and figuratively. This new musical from the writer that brought us Billy Bishop Goes to War, re-imagines her meteoric rise from the “girl next door” to the iconic first woman in flight. Inspiring, insightful and entertaining.

*Photo Credit: Michael Grills Photography