Artistic Director David Connolly is pleased to announce Drayton Entertainment's 2027 Season.
“The stories in our new season may appear very different, but they share a common idea: people are capable of becoming so much more than the world expects of them,” says Artistic Director David Connolly. “A miner’s son becomes a dancer. A child believed unreachable discovers language. Strangers become a community. Students become rock stars. New friendships, second chances and unexpected possibilities emerge at every age. It’s a season of surprising transformations, unlikely connections, and thrilling discoveries that invites audiences to laugh, look again, reach further, and expect the unexpected."
On Sale Dates
Exclusive Members-Only Presale begins Tuesday, December 1
Subscribers Presale begins Monday, December 7
Available to Everyone on Friday, December 11
2027 Season at a Glance
Drayton Festival Theatre
Come From Away
June 2 to June 26
Doris and Ivy in the Home
July 8 to July 25
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
July 29 to Aug 14
Ghost: The Musical
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
To Kill A Mockingbird
March 24 to April 11
Billy Elliot: The Musical
May 19 to June 5
Clue
June 30 to July 18
Come From Away
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Disney's High School Musical
Sept 21 to Oct 3
The Miracle Worker
Oct 20 to Nov 7
Special Holiday Production To Be Announced
Dec 1 to Jan 2, 2028
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
Tuesdays with Morrie
May 19 to June 27
Shear Madness
July 14 to Sept 5
Country Legends: Home for the Holidays
Nov 10 to Jan 2, 2028
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend
Mainstage
Billy Elliot: The Musical
June 10 to June 26
Come From Away
July 1 to July 24
Ghost: The Musical
July 29 to Aug 14
Finding Neverland
Aug 19 to Sept 5
South Huron Stage
Rapunzel: A Panto
June 17 to July 3
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
July 8 to July 24
The Odd Couple
July 29 to Aug 14
Home to Roost
Aug 19 to Sept 5
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
Rapunzel: A Panto
May 26 to June 12
Doris and Ivy in the Home
June 17 to July 3
The Odd Couple
July 8 to July 24
Come From Away
July 29 to Aug 14
Agatha Christies And Then There Were None
Aug 19 to Sept 5
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
School of Rock
April 7 to May 2
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
June 9 to July 4
Home to Roost
July 28 to Aug 14
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber on Fleet Street
Oct 6 to Oct 24
Rapunzel: A Panto
Nov 16 to Jan 2, 2028
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None A Classic Whodunit
By Agatha Christie
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (South Huron Stage)
July 8 to July 24
Drayton Festival Theatre
July 29 to Aug 14
King's Wharf Theatre, Pentanguishene
Aug 19 to Sep 5
Ten strangers are lured to a secluded island, where they become trapped and are accused of past crimes by an unseen host. As the guests begin dying one by one in ways that mirror a chilling nursery rhyme, suspicion mounts and the race to unmask the killer becomes a desperate fight for survival.
The Drayton Entertainment Production of Billy Elliot: The Musical The Heartwarming Global Sensation
Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall Music by Elton John Originally Directed by Stephen Daldry Originally Choreographed by Peter Darling Orchestrations by Martin Koch Executive Producers (Original Production): Angela Morrison & David Furnish Producers (Original Production): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn & Sally Greene Originally presented in London by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films & Old Vic Productions In association with Tiger Aspect Based on the Universal Pictures / Studio Canal Film
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
May 19 to June 5
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (Mainstage)
June 10 to June 26
Set against the miners’ strike in northern England, Billy Elliot follows an 11-year-old boy who discovers a passion for ballet and dreams of a life beyond his working-class town. A production filled with heart, humour, and passion, this coming-of-age story has been rightly named TIME Magazine’s “Best Musical of the Decade!”
Clue A Killer Comedy
Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE Original Music by Michael Holland
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
June 30 to July 18
Based on the classic board game and cult-favourite film, Clue is a fast-paced comedy mystery that follows six suspicious guests stranded in a secluded mansion during a dark and stormy night. When murder turns the evening into chaos, the guests must race to uncover the culprit in a hilarious whodunit filled with twists, secrets, and surprises.
Come From Away The Hit Musical Based on the Remarkable True Story
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Drayton Festival Theatre
June 2 to June 26
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (Mainstage)
July 1 to July 24
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
July 29 to Aug 14
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Come From Away tells the incredible true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after the events of September 11, 2001. A celebration of small-town kindness and the inherent goodness in all of us, this Tony Award®-winning musical shows us how virtual strangers can become a community.”
Country Legends: Home for the Holidays Country Classics Meet Holiday Magic
Conceived by Alex Mustakas Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements by Nicole Gusé
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
Nov 10 to Jan 2, 2028
The heart of country. The spirit of Christmas. Warm, nostalgic, and full of heart, this festive musical celebration features timeless country classics and holiday favourites. Venture back to the honky-tonks and saloons which shaped country music’s glorious history and get lost in the nostalgia of a simpler time as we salute some of the genre’s greatest pioneers.
Doris and Ivy in the Home An Ageless Comedy
By Norm Foster
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
June 17 to July 3
Drayton Festival Theatre
July 8 to July 25
Two very different women form an unlikely friendship after meeting in a retirement community, where life still holds plenty of surprises. As romance, laughter, and long-buried regrets enter the picture, the women learn about friendship, second chances, and embracing life at any age.
Finding Neverland The Story of How Peter Became Pan
Book by James Graham Music by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (Mainstage)
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Finding Neverland tells the inspiring story of playwright J.M. Barrie and the family who spark his imagination to create the beloved tale of Peter Pan. Filled with enchanting music and spectacular stage magic, this soaring family musical is a timeless tale of wonder, courage, and the enduring power of belief.
Ghost: The Musical The Romantic New Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by Bruce Joel Rubin Original West End Production Produced by Colin Ingram, David Garfinkle, Adam Silberman, Land Line Productions, Donovan Mannato, Michael Edwards, Carole Winter This version of Ghost: The Musical was further developed and produced by the Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, PA: Marc Robin, Artistic Director and Aaron A. Young, Managing Director, in association with Maine State Music Theatre. “Unchained Melody” written by Hy Zaret and Alex North, courtesy of Unchained Melody Publishing LLC Orchestrations by David Abbinanti
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (Mainstage)
July 29 to Aug 14
Drayton Festival Theatre
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Ghost: The Musical is a romantic and suspenseful tale about Sam and Molly, whose love endures even after a tragic event separates them. Featuring memorable music (including “Unchained Melody”) and breathtaking illusions, this moving love story will make you believe in human connection beyond the boundaries of life and death.
Home to Roost A Canadian Comedy
Written by Kristen Da Silva
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
July 28 to Aug 14
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (South Huron Stage)
Aug 19 to Sept 5
The quiet routine of two sisters enjoying retirement on Manitoulin Island is disrupted by the return of an adult daughter carrying life-changing secrets. Blending humour and emotion, this modern comedy explores family bonds, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of love through life's unexpected challenges.
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Where Paradise is a State of Mind
Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley Music & Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
June 9 to July 4
Featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett, this feel-good musical follows a carefree bartender whose laid-back island lifestyle is turned upside down when he falls for a career-minded tourist. Filled with romance, humour, and tropical tunes, this sun-soaked comedy proves it’s never too late to find the courage to change your course in life.
The Miracle Worker The Remarkable True Story
By William Gibson
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Oct 20 to Nov 7
The inspiring true story of teacher Annie Sullivan and her determined efforts to break through the isolation of Helen Keller, a deaf-blind child struggling to connect with the world, comes alive on stage as a powerful saga about the indomitable human spirit.
The Odd Couple A Mismatched Comedy
By Neil Simon
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
July 8 to July 24
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (South Huron Stage)
July 29 to Aug 14
This classic comedy follows neat and fussy Felix Ungar as he moves in with his carefree, disorganized friend Oscar Madison after a marital breakup. Their wildly different personalities clash in a series of hilarious misunderstandings as they learn to live with one another's quirks.
Rapunzel: A Panto A Tradition for the Entire Family
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
May 26 to June 12
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (South Huron Stage)
June 17 to July 3
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Nov 16 to Jan 2, 2028
Tangled, twisted … and totally hair-larious! Follow the adventures of a young woman with long, enchanted hair as she dreams of escaping her tower and discovering the world beyond. Packed with music, comedy, audience participation, and larger-than-life characters, this family-friendly fairy tale celebrates the power of believing in yourself.
School of Rock Straight-A Students … Straight-Up Rock Stars
Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White Book by Julian Fellowes Lyrics by Glenn Slater New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
April 7 to May 2
Class is in session … let’s rock! When a struggling musician poses as a substitute teacher, he turns his young students into the rock band of his dreams. Packed with explosive performances, humour, and heart, this crowd-pleasing musical proves that sometimes the biggest lessons happen when you break all the rules and turn up the volume!
Shear Madness The Hilarious & Wacky Whodunit
By Paul Pörtner
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
July 14 to Sept 5
Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s longest running play, and the most successful comedy in Drayton Entertainment’s history, Shear Madness is an interactive comedy mystery set in a hair salon where an unexpected murder turns everyone into a suspect. Packed with improvisation, audience participation, and laugh-out-loud twists, audiences help solve the crime and determine the ending!
Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy Manos
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Oct 6 to Oct 24
In this thrilling musical, a wrongfully exiled barber returns to Victorian London seeking revenge against the judge who destroyed his life. Blending dark humour, soaring music, and suspense, this acclaimed masterpiece explores obsession, justice, and the devastating consequences of vengeance.
To Kill A Mockingbird A Courtroom Drama
Adapted by Christopher Sergel From the Novel by Harper Lee
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
March 24 to April 11
In this powerful stage adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel, a young Scout Finch watches as her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a Black man falsely accused of a crime in the racially divided American South. Through its moving story of justice, empathy, and moral courage, this thrilling courtroom drama shines a glimmer of light in the heart of darkness.
Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie An Inspirational Life Lesson
By Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom Based on the book by Mitch Albom
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
May 19 to June 27
This deeply moving stage adaptation of the best-selling memoir chronicles the weekly visits between a successful journalist and his former college professor. Through their heartfelt conversations, life's most important lessons unfold – love, purpose, family, and what it means to live fully.
Special Holiday Production To Be Announced This title will be announced later this fall
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Dec 1 to Jan 2, 2028
The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production of Disney High School Musical This School Rocks Like No Other!
Book by David Simpatico Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley; Randy Peterson & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston Music Adapted, Arranged & Produced by Bryan Louiselle Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Sep 21 to Oct 3
Join us for another surefire hit production starring 50 students onstage and backstage in the annual Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production. A pair of lovable schoolmates – Troy, a heartthrob captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, a bookworm transfer student – surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and school cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show … and a place in each other’s heart.
2027 Season at a Glance
Drayton Festival Theatre
Come From Away
June 2 to June 26
Doris and Ivy in the Home
July 8 to July 25
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
July 29 to Aug 14
Ghost: The Musical
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
To Kill A Mockingbird
March 24 to April 11
Billy Elliot: The Musical
May 19 to June 5
Clue
June 30 to July 18
Come From Away
Aug 19 to Sept 5
Disney's High School Musical
Sept 21 to Oct 3
The Miracle Worker
Oct 20 to Nov 7
Special Holiday Production To Be Announced
Dec 1 to Jan 2, 2028
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs
Tuesdays with Morrie
May 19 to June 27
Shear Madness
July 14 to Sept 5
Country Legends: Home for the Holidays
Nov 10 to Jan 2, 2028
Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend
Mainstage
Billy Elliot: The Musical
June 10 to June 26
Come From Away
July 1 to July 24
Ghost: The Musical
July 29 to Aug 14
Finding Neverland
Aug 19 to Sept 5
South Huron Stage
Rapunzel: A Panto
June 17 to July 3
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
July 8 to July 24
The Odd Couple
July 29 to Aug 14
Home to Roost
Aug 19 to Sept 5
King's Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene
Rapunzel: A Panto
May 26 to June 12
Doris and Ivy in the Home
June 17 to July 3
The Odd Couple
July 8 to July 24
Come From Away
July 29 to Aug 14
Agatha Christies And Then There Were None
Aug 19 to Sept 5
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
School of Rock
April 7 to May 2
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
June 9 to July 4
Home to Roost
July 28 to Aug 14
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Oct 6 to Oct 24
Rapunzel: A Panto
Nov 16 to Jan 2, 2028
On Sale Dates
Tickets are on sale exclusively to Members on Tuesday, December 1.
