Get ready to set sail into another unforgettable season with The Foster Festival. The 2027 season promises plenty of laughter, heart, and wonderful stories. So leave the everyday behind, come aboard, and Cruise into the 2027 Season with The Foster Festival!

“2027 feels like an exciting new chapter for The Foster Festival. We’re building on the momentum of the past few seasons, expanding what we do while staying true to what has always been at the heart of the Festival: bringing people together through laughter, storytelling, and exceptional Canadian theatre.

“Our 2027 season celebrates the breadth of what The Foster Festival has become. We have two thoughtful Norm Foster comedies with Ship to Shore and The Gentleman Clothier, while Barb Scheffler’s hit play, The Beaver Club, will take audiences on a hilarious cross-country adventure. I’m incredibly excited to share the world premiere of my own play, Every Little Thing, and we’ll close the year by returning to Niagara’s past with Jamie Williams’ adaptation of A Niagara Christmas Carol. It’s a season filled with laughter, friendship, love, second chances, and stories that remind us how much we have in common – exactly the kind of theatre we want to share with our Foster Friends and audiences.” – Emily Oriold, Artistic Director and Founder, The Foster Festival

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June 2027

Location TBA

SHIP TO SHORE by Norm Foster

Directed by Jamie Williams

Ship Ahoy! Set sail on a delightfully funny romantic comedy where love is anything but smooth sailing.

When Erin and James meet aboard a cruise bound for Ireland, their first encounter is far from storybook romance. Is it love at first sight—or would they rather throw each other overboard? As the ship makes its way across the Atlantic, unexpected twists, sparkling banter, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments prove that sometimes the best journeys are the ones you never see coming.

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July 2027

Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College

THE BEAVER CLUB by Barb Sheffler

Directed by Emily Oriold

Join four hilarious women as they pile into an old car and head out on a riotous cross-country road trip from Toronto, Ontario to Dildo, Newfoundland, in this hit comedy that’s taking theatres by storm. It’s a raucous journey filled with chaos, confessions, old memories and new beginnings where secrets are spilled, boundaries are tested, and laughter erupts at every turn!

Hop onboard this truly Canadian adventure. The Beaver Club is the funniest trip you’ll take this year!

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WORLD PREMIERE

July/August 2027

Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College

EVERY LITTLE THING by Emily Oriold

Directed by Jamie Williams

Every morning Jack arrives at the hospital to visit his wife, who has been comatose for months. Every morning he eats breakfast in the hospital cafeteria. Every morning he stays hopeful. And every morning is pretty much the same—until he meets Lily.

Funny, heartfelt, and filled with unexpected moments of laughter, Every Little Thing is a hopeful comedy about friendship, resilience, and the people who wander into our lives just when we need them most. A reminder that even when life doesn’t go according to plan, there’s always something worth holding on to.

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August 2027

Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College

THE GENTLEMAN CLOTHIER by Norm Foster

Directed by Jamie Williams

Experienced tailor Norman Davenport is preparing to open his new Halifax clothing store when two unlikely job seekers—spirited Sophie and single dad Patrick—turn his quiet world upside down. As Norman struggles to adapt to changing times, a chance meeting with a charming customer adds another unexpected twist.

What begins as a simple shop opening quickly becomes a warm, funny story about embracing change, finding connection, and discovering that life is never as straightforward as it seems.

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December 2027

Location TBA

A NIAGARA CHRISTMAS CAROL by Jamie Williams

Directed by Emily Oriold

Adapted by the Festival’s Artistic Associate, Jamie Williams, we are thrilled to be bringing back our beloved production of A Niagara Christmas Carol.

Set in 19th-century St. Catharines, this reimagined tale brings local historical figures to the stage—standing alongside Dickens’ most beloved characters to enrich, deepen, and celebrate Niagara’s history. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with A Niagara Christmas Carol – a heartwarming story for every generation.

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