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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, Hildebrand Theatre and the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy.


David Connolly presents a giant cheque to Jill Donkervoort, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $7,195.

December 3, 2025

A Big Win Just in Time for the Holidays!
Congratulations to our November 50/50 Winner Jill Donkervoort who will be taking home a total of $7,195!
Justin Bott, Billy Lake, and Jackie Mustakas present a giant cheque to Claire Sackfield, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $3,375.

November 15, 2025

A Real-Life Fairytale Ending!
Congratulations to our September 50/50 Winner Claire Sackfield who will be taking home a total of $3,375!
Mark Allan, Tyler Check, Connor Meek & Alex Panneton present a giant cheque to Blaine Gray, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $4,805.

November 13, 2025

A Plaid-Tastic Surprise!
Congratulations to our October 50/50 Winner Blaine Gray who will be taking home a total of $4,805!
Drayton Festival Theatre 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

Drayton Festival Theatre Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the Drayton Festival Theatre

Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge 2026 Season Announced

October 8, 2025

Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge

 

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Huron Country Playhouse 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

Huron Country Playhouse Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the Huron Country Playhouse

Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs

 

King's Wharf Theatre 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

King's Wharf Theatre Announces 2026 Season

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the King's Wharf Theatre

Drayton Festival Theatre 2026 Season

October 8, 2025

2026 Season Announcement

Drayton Entertainment's Artistic Director David Connolly today announced the 2026 Season for the Drayton Entertainment.

David Connolly presents a giant cheque to Emerson Turner, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $3,670.

September 20, 2025

One Last Summer Splash!
Congratulations to our August 50/50 Winner Emerson Turner who will be taking home a total of $3,670!
The Crooner actor Michael Vanhevel presents a giant cheque to Kay Pfisterer, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $4,655.

August 13, 2025

Luck Be A Lady Tonight!
Congratulations to our July 50/50 Winner Kay Pfisterer who will be taking home a total of $4,655!
In this vibrant on-stage photo, Million Dollar Quartet actor Matt Cage, dressed as Elvis in a glittering gold jacket, presents a giant cheque to Jim Davey, the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s Ultimate 50/50 Draw. The cheque is made out for $4,415 a

July 11, 2025

Great Balls of Fire… and Fortune!
Congratulations to our June 50/50 Winner Jim Davey who will be taking home a total of $4,415!
Black and white photo of Aretha Franklin in 1968

July 8, 2025

“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.

Tracie Settler (left) stands outside the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge holding a large presentation cheque for $5,655 alongside Drayton Entertainment Artistic Director David Connolly (right). The cheque, dated June 3, 2025, recognizes Tracie as t

June 2, 2025

May Showers Bring Cash Flowers!
Congratulations to our May 50/50 Winner Tracie Steffler who will be taking home a total of $5,655!
Colin Grunchy (left) is pictured holding a large presentation cheque for $3,585 alongside Drayton Entertainment Artistic Director David Connolly (right). The cheque, dated June 10, 2025, celebrates Colin as the winner of the Ultimate 50/50 draw. The

May 1, 2025

Lightning Strikes Twice!
Congratulations to our April 50/50 Winner Colin Gruchy who will be taking home a total of $3,585!
Two smiling individuals stand outside the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, holding a large cheque made out to Tammy Barrett for $3,755.00 from Drayton Entertainment's 50/50 draw, dated April 4, 2025. The cheque is signed by David Connolly, Artistic Dire

April 4, 2025

The Best Kind of April Fools' Surprise!
Congratulations to our March 50/50 Winner Tammy Barrett who will be taking home a total of $3,755!
Three people pose outdoors in front of a building, holding an oversized check. The check, made out to Kirk Wallis, is for $5,175.00 from the

March 12, 2025

Jackpot Winner Strikes Gold!
Congratulations to our February 50/50 Winner Kirk Wallis who will be taking home a total of $5,175!
Steven Karcher Presents Cheque to January 50/50 Winner Marshall Tonner

February 18, 2025

Winter Blues? Not for This Jackpot Winner!
Congratulations to our January 50/50 Winner Marshall Tonner who will be taking home a total of $6,190!
David Connolly Presents Cheque to December 50/50 Winner Debbie Collins

January 16, 2025

A Grand 2024 Finale
Congratulations to our December 50/50 Winner Debbie Collins who will be taking home a total of $14,925!
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre Raffle Winners

January 6, 2025

Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre Raffle Winners
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Neil Aitchison Presents Cheque to November 50/50 Winner Merv Redman

December 9, 2024

A Little Holiday Magic!
Congratulations to our November 50/50 Winner Merv Redman who will be taking home a total of $9,295!
Artistic Director Alex Mustakas Presents Cheque to October 50/50 Winner Dennis Breen

November 13, 2024

Every Ticket Makes a Difference!
Congratulations to our October 50/50 Winner!

On November 2, long-time Drayton Entertainment supporter Dennis Breen was thrilled to receive the exciting news from Artistic Director, Alex Mustakas, that he had won the online 50/50 Jackpot – a total of $6,110.

November 11, 2024

Drayton Entertainment Announces Artistic Leadership Shift

Transition to Support Theatre’s Multi-Year Succession Plan

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.

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