The party’s over, it’s time to call it a day, Hello January! by Liz Gilroy, Port Stanley Festival Theatre Artistic Director All the gifts, meals, toasts, gatherings, family get-to- gethers and parties are past us, and now, what do we do? January does offer us a clean slate -- anything can happen in 2026; change is on the horizon, or the possibility for change. Perhaps, gentle reader, you have made some resolutions, or one, or none, but I think most of us strive to ‘upgrade’ our lives in some way. Back in September, I promised myself that I would get back to the gym/pool for 30 minutes five to seven times a week, and one of my resolutions is to continue to keep that promise. A friend of mine is striving to make 2026 a year of challenges, getting out of her comfort zone and trying new experiences. Well, here at Port Stanley Festival Theatre (PSFT), we are offering the opportunity to do just that. Put yourself out there and join us on January 29th at 7:30 pm for Port Stanley’s Got Stars , our board fundraiser. It’s a talent show, with a twist. We’ll have six performers singing their hearts out impersonating their favourite superstars and you, the audience, get to be the judge. There’ll be prizes for our top three competitors and giveaways all night long for the audience. Support your superstars of tomorrow; the incredible talent is local, and word on the street is that Janis Joplin, David Lee Roth, and Christina Aguilera might make an appearance. Don’t miss
Port Stanley’s Got Stars! Tickets are available at our box office, or if YOU want to be the next superstar, drop by the theatre and show us what you got! On Valentine’s Day, Satur- day, February 14th, two more superstars will be gracing our stage: Dolly Parton and Elvis in Blue Suede And Rhinestones . Back in the late 70s, accor-
ding to rock and roll folklore, Elvis wanted to record I Will Always Love You , but his manager, The Colonel, wanted half of the song rights as part of the deal. Dolly said no; she just knew it was the right thing to do, even though she found it tough to say no to the King. But what if they had collaborated: Dolly and Elvis together giving a legendary performance. For one night only! Well, you can experience that right here at PSFT on Valentine’s Day at 2 pm or at 7:30 pm. Dolly and Elvis sing all their hits with a fantastic live band and take us on a musical journey where the legends let loose. Why not experience the joy of live theatre all year long! Summer 2026 awaits, and our Season Subscriptions are available now for a five or six-show series.
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