Drayton Entertainment has unveiled a spectacular 2027 Season lineup including 20 productions on seven stages in five vibrant communities across Ontario. Audiences will find something appealing for everyone, at all ages and stages of life, from spectacular Broadway musicals to laugh-out-loud comedies, from gripping mysteries to thought-provoking dramas.

“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."

Tickets for Drayton Entertainment’s 2027 Season will go on sale on the following dates:

Members: Tuesday, December 1

Subscribers: Monday, December 7

Available to Everyone: Friday, December 11

Visit www.draytonentertainment.com

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And Then There Were None

By Agatha Christie

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.

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 8 to July 24

 • Drayton Festival Theatre July 29 to Aug 14

 • King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene Aug 19 to Sept 5

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Billy Elliot: The Musical

Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall

Music by Elton John

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!”

 • Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge May 19 to June 5

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend June 10 to June 26

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Clue

Written by Sandy Rustin

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn

Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture

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.

Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge June 30 to July 18

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Come From Away

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

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.

 • Drayton Festival Theatre June 2 to June 26

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 1 to July 24

 • King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene July 29 to Aug 14

 • Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Aug 19 to Sept 5

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Country Legends: Home for the Holidays

Conceived by Alex Mustakas

Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements by Nicole Gusé

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.

 • Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs Nov 10 to Jan 2, 2028

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Doris and Ivy in the Home

By Norm Foster

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.

 • King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene June 17 to July 3

 • Drayton Festival Theatre July 8 to July 25

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Finding Neverland

Book by James Graham

Music by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy

Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee

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.

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend Aug 19 to Sept 5

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Ghost: The 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

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.

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 29 to Aug 14

 • Drayton Festival Theatre Aug 19 to Sept 5

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Home to Roost

Written by Kristen Da Silva

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.

 • St. Jacobs Country Playhouse July 28 to Aug 14

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend Aug 19 to Sept 5

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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

Featuring the music of Jimmy Buffet, 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.

 • St. Jacobs Country Playhouse June 9 to July 4

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The Miracle Worker

The Remarkable True Story

By William Gibson

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.

 • Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Oct 20 to Nov 7

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The Odd Couple

By Neil Simon

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.

 • King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene July 8 to July 24

 • Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 29 to Aug 14

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Rapunzel: A Panto

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.

 • King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene May 26 to June 12

 • Huron Country Playhouse (South Huron Stage) June 17 to July 3

 • St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Nov 16 to Jan 2, 2028

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School of Rock

Book by Julian Fellowes

Lyrics by Glenn Slater

New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White

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!

 • St. Jacobs Country Playhouse April 7 to May 2

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Shear Madness

By Paul Pörtner

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!

 • Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs July 14 to Sept 5

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by Hugh Wheeler

From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond

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.

 • St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Oct 6 to Oct 24

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To Kill A Mockingbird

Adapted by Christopher Sergel

From the Novel by Harper Lee

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.

 • Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge March 24 to April 11

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Tuesdays with Morrie

An Inspirational Life Lesson

By Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom

Based on the book by Mitch Albom

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.

 • Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs May 19 to June 27

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production of

Disney High School Musical

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

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.

 • Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Sept 21 to Oct 3