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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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

"The story is about youth coming to the aid of a community in need." David Connolly sat down with Mike Farwell from CityNews 570 recently to discuss the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy's production of Footloose.

Local high school students get put through the ringer learning what it's like to be a professional theatre actor.

Footloose at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse gives high school students a unique taste of professional theatre as they work alongside Drayton Entertainment mentors.

Former CKCO reporter David Imrie, along with his wife Wendy, became the story themselves on New Year’s Day after they scooped 2023’s biggest monthly jackpot.

Nearly 60 years after it first opened on stage, the iconic musical's themes of tradition and belonging continue to resonate with audiences.

St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre will be renamed in honour of community philanthropists Henry and Grace Hildebrand.

We caught up with one of our previous 50/50 winners to find out how the big jackpot enabled her to treat her family and realize her dreams.

Audiences can't get enough of the popular panto, which has been extended once again so that even more people can get hooked on the magic.

Three suddenly single women become friends after they find solace in their shared heartache. The hilarious hit musical Bittergirl - the Musical mirrors the sisterhood and resilience of the trio of writers who created it.

Latest winner tells her sons, “Guess what? Your old lady won!”

Introducing the Red Team Youth Ensemble for Peter Pan: The Panto at the King's Wharf Theatre!

Introducing the Blue Team Youth Ensemble for Peter Pan: The Panto at the King's Wharf Theatre!

Introducing the Red Team Youth Ensemble for Peter Pan: The Panto at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse!

Introducing the Blue Team Youth Ensemble for Peter Pan: The Panto at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse!

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell (yay!), along with Captain Hook (boo!) and a host of other colourful characters, are providing plenty of holiday cheer as this hit Brit panto lands on stage. The Company of Peter Pan: The Panto took a break from rehearsals to tell us what makes the show soar.

The biographical musical about one of the most influential women in history opens at the Hamilton family Theatre Cambridge this fall.