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Join us for three nights of FREE Public Readings as we develop new Canadian stories September 17 to 19, 2026.Thursday September 17 at 7:30pm “Now The Bells Ring” A Docu-Concert by Lindsay Kyte. Music by Rita MacNeil.
This will be a night of music, songs, and some great stories. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Rita’s music live with some great singers and story tellers.
Friday September 18 7:30pm “Martha Rules”(working title) by John Spurway.
Annie writes boring articles for business publications, or does she? Nikki, Annie’s twin sister, has discovered Annie’s secret and is threatening to spill the beans to their seemingly prudish Aunt Martha, unless Annie pays up. Will Annie hand over the cash? Will Nikki keep her secret? Or will they become partners?
Saturday September 19 7:30pm “Hen Party!” by Jody Stevens.
A hilarious new comedy by Jody Stevens. Lifelong friends throw an outrageous bachelorette party for their 50-year-old buddy who is finally getting married.
Once again, we will present new Canadian plays, and our patrons will have the chance to be part of the creative process and hear brand new scripts from some wonderful playwrights.
Following a single day of rehearsal, the plays will be presented as public readings followed by question/answer sessions with the playwrights and invited audience feedback, hosted by Artistic Director Liz Gilroy.
The 15th year of the Playwrights' Festival
The Port Stanley Playwright’s Festival is part of the Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s established play development program, which has in the past produced premiere productions of: “Not in My Backyard” in 2013, “Bingo Ladies” in 2014, “Birds of a Feather” and “The Birds and the Bees” in 2016, “Five Alarm” in 2017, “Buying the Farm” in 2018, “Giving up the Ghost” in 2019, and productions of “Our House”, “The View From Here” in 2022, "The Beaver Club" in 2023, "Bigfoot!" in 2024, "goldfish" in 2025, "Deadly Memories" and "Ship To Shore" in 2026.
The Festival is free but we do accept donations which help the theatre to continue to support Canadian Playwrights and Canadian stories. We are a nation overflowing with talent and providing an opportunity to showcase such talent is a strong part of PSFT’s mandate.
Please reserve your seats by clicking on the show below or call the box office 519-782-4353
This will be a night of music, songs, and some great stories. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Rita’s music live with some great singers and story tellers.
Friday September 18 7:30pm “Martha Rules”(working title) by John Spurway.
Annie writes boring articles for business publications, or does she? Nikki, Annie’s twin sister, has discovered Annie’s secret and is threatening to spill the beans to their seemingly prudish Aunt Martha, unless Annie pays up. Will Annie hand over the cash? Will Nikki keep her secret? Or will they become partners?
Saturday September 19 7:30pm “Hen Party!” by Jody Stevens.
A hilarious new comedy by Jody Stevens. Lifelong friends throw an outrageous bachelorette party for their 50-year-old buddy who is finally getting married.
Once again, we will present new Canadian plays, and our patrons will have the chance to be part of the creative process and hear brand new scripts from some wonderful playwrights.
Following a single day of rehearsal, the plays will be presented as public readings followed by question/answer sessions with the playwrights and invited audience feedback, hosted by Artistic Director Liz Gilroy.
The 15th year of the Playwrights' Festival
The Port Stanley Playwright’s Festival is part of the Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s established play development program, which has in the past produced premiere productions of: “Not in My Backyard” in 2013, “Bingo Ladies” in 2014, “Birds of a Feather” and “The Birds and the Bees” in 2016, “Five Alarm” in 2017, “Buying the Farm” in 2018, “Giving up the Ghost” in 2019, and productions of “Our House”, “The View From Here” in 2022, "The Beaver Club" in 2023, "Bigfoot!" in 2024, "goldfish" in 2025, "Deadly Memories" and "Ship To Shore" in 2026.
The Festival is free but we do accept donations which help the theatre to continue to support Canadian Playwrights and Canadian stories. We are a nation overflowing with talent and providing an opportunity to showcase such talent is a strong part of PSFT’s mandate.
Please reserve your seats by clicking on the show below or call the box office 519-782-4353
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Port Stanley Festival Theatre302 Bridge St., Port Stanley, ON N5L 1C3