‘Tis the Season! by Liz Gilroy Port Stanley Festival Theatre Artistic Director
of Whales Theatre, the bus got stuck on stage and the actor had to sing his song THREE times before they finally drew the curtains and the stagehands pushed the bus off. This summer, our 2026 Season is full of surprises! (planned ones). We’ve got two Norm Fosters, two world premieres, a romantic comedy, the hit sounds of the 70s, a comedy/thriller, and Michelle Thrush’s one- woman indigenous show, all the way from Western Canada. Our Early Bird Subscriptions are now on sale; snag your favourite seats at the best price! Save over $50.00 if you book before January 15th -- it might just be the perfect Christmas gift for family, friends or perhaps a gift for yourself! Our Gift Certificates are the ideal stocking stuffer; that way, your loved ones get to choose the show or shows of their choice from our 2026 Summer Season -- an afternoon with DOLLY and ELVIS, or some springtime hilarity with some of the best improvisers in Canada at Improv Night.
I love the quiet that the blanket of snow brings in the winter, it’s a welcome stillness amidst all the glorious chaos; the planning, decorating, shopping, visiting and preparing for our busy holiday season. Port will come to life with lights and decorations that make even the coldest of winter nights seem cozy and magical. I remember when my mom used to take me to the Christmas window displays at Simpsons and Eaton’s in Toronto. It was one of my favourite holiday traditions, and to top off the day, I was often treated to hot chocolate and a piece of black forest cake. When I think back to the Christmases of my childhood, it is those small celebrations that bring me the most joy -- like the parcel I would get from my aunt Jess and Uncle Jeff in Scotland filled with Quality Street chocolate, Marks and Sparks jumpers, and a British 5-pound note. The chocolate was better, my jumper was unique, and 5 pounds was 10 dollars! My parents would often take me to a Holiday Show as well, sometimes a musical, or a ballet, or a Pantomime. It didn’t matter which; I loved getting dressed up and going to a live performance. Live performance is unmatched; nothing will ever replace it because ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! When I went on opening night to see PRISCILLA: Queen of the Desert at the Princess
Our shows and upcoming sea- son have something for every- one, just like a Christmas win- dow display, full of magic, won- der, and the unexpected. However you celebrate this sea- son, may it be filled with joy, love, and generosity of spirit. See you at the theatre!
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