EVENTS
ALL EVENTS
The Minutes — 7:00PM
Presented by Wolfville Theatre Collective
Pulitzer prize winning playwright Tracy Letts’ dark comedy, The Minutes, portrays a small-town council planning its Founders' Day celebration.
THIS SHOWTIME ONLY IS A PAY WHAT YOU CAN PERFORMANCE.
The Minutes
Nobel prize winning playwright Tracy Lett's "The Minutes" is a humorous, yet scathing look into small town politics. Shedding light on how we as communities may define ourselves, what we value, and the lies we tell ourselves to maintain the status quo, this play asks questions we may not want to answer. A small town with a BIG secret, this show is an hour and a half full of laughter and thought-provoking commentary.
Show Times
Thu, Apr 24 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 2:00PM + 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 7:00PM is Pay What You Can
Tickets: $20.00 + fees available on showpass.com
Presented by Wolfville Theatre Collective
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre Presents Hot Diggity Dog
Broken Leg Theatre is a family-friendly variety show that often features local performance artists such as DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, Valley Hooper Troopers and more! It happens three times a year and every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
Our next show happens on the first day of Summer so the theme is "Hot Diggity Dog" (watch for poster and more details soon). See pics of our past shows on the Facebook link.
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes :O)
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes donnaholmes712@gmail.com
KOQM - 4pm
Presented by Acadia University
KOQM is a unique theatrical performance written and performed by Shalan Joudry and produced by Nestuita'si Storytelling. Koqm is a journey through time and land to experience the voices of fictional L'nu (Mi'kmaw) women. Guided by the strength of an ancient tree ("koqm"), the women's voices share with us their personal stories of grief, humour, and resiliency.
This event is free to attend, but spaces are limited. Register here.
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre: Love and Hisses
Broken Leg Theatre is a variety show full of Music, Comedy, Theatre, and Dance. It often features local performance artists such as Caravan Theatre, DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, and more three times a year. Every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes :O)
donnaholmes712@gmail.com
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes donnaholmes712@gmail.com
New Earth Academy Kids Film Fest 6:00pm
New Earth Academy Kids Film Festival
Come have a look at these short films written, filmed and directed by the students of New Earth Academy.
Join us to get a peek at the vision of the film makers of the future. Students from New Earth Academy will be showcasing their class projects. As a bonus, we will screen a couple of the past Whitflix winner films to inspire the community to get creative and enter the 2025 Whitflix competition.
FREE ENTRY
A Christmas Carol & Holiday Party— 7:30pm
Valley Drama School’s Senior Acting Students present two one-act plays:
A Christmas Carol
Holiday Party
Valley Drama School’s Senior Acting students present a festive evening at the theatre! Join us at the Al Whittle for two one-act plays to celebrate the holiday season. The show is suitable for families and people of all ages.
In his classic, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night’s journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts.
Act two will feature Holiday Party, a sweet & festive comedy. Evelyn’s annual holiday party is always warm, welcoming, and full of surprises. You might meet a pair of wallflowers finding connection in the corner, a pair of elves whose friendship is devolving into bitter rivalry, or a couple sharing a guest room with their host’s improbable menagerie of pets. With plenty of laughter, love, and holiday cheer, there is something for everyone!
We invite you to this very special December evening, to enjoy live theatre with your family or friends, and to celebrate the holidays with us. Tickets available at the door!
Ticket $20 ($15 students).
Tickets only available at the door before each show.
Fezziwig’s 2024 Frolic “THEY GIVE or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Holidays” — Friday at 7:00PM and Saturday at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
This year, the Fezziwig 2024 Frolic presents They Give or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Holidays
Tickets will be available at the door and for pre-purchase at Eos Natural Foods and Applewicks- L’Arche Homefires in Wolfville.
Standard Admission: $15.00
Senior, Student, and Children: $10.00
Join us for a festive frolic at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. The show is excellent for all ages, and accessible seating is available upon request - email us at fezziwiginfo@gmail.com for more details!
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre is a variety show full of Music, Comedy, Theatre, and Dance. It often features local performance artists such as Caravan Theatre, DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, and more three times a year. Every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes :O)
donnaholmes712@gmail.com
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Love Letters — 7:00pm
Have you ever had someone who touched every part of your life? Have you loved someone across time and distance?
Share in the story of Melissa and Andrew as they grow together through the power of the pen at LOVE LETTERS.
LOVE LETTERS is a Pulitzer nominated two-person play that explores the lifelong love of Melissa and Andrew as they reflect on the letters they've received from each other over the years. This staging of the play showcases different actors each night and includes:
💌 Fri, Sept 13 - 7:00PM | Starring Sherry Bishop & Ray Baltzer
💌 Sat, Sept 14 - 7:00PM | Starring Sarah Walker & Rhys Bevan-John
💌 Fri, Sept 20 - 7:00PM | Starring Jessica Brown & Jeremy Banks
💌 Sat, Sept 21 - 7:00PM | Starring Linda Fisk & Mike Butler
This performance is a fundraiser to develop a new young professional theatre group that connects Wolfville and the world, supported by experienced performers from Wolfville and Halifax.
Tickets in advance online: $20.00 or at the door $25.00
Love Letters — 7:00pm
Have you ever had someone who touched every part of your life? Have you loved someone across time and distance?
Share in the story of Melissa and Andrew as they grow together through the power of the pen at LOVE LETTERS.
LOVE LETTERS is a Pulitzer nominated two-person play that explores the lifelong love of Melissa and Andrew as they reflect on the letters they've received from each other over the years. This staging of the play showcases different actors each night and includes:
💌 Fri, Sept 13 - 7:00PM | Starring Sherry Bishop & Ray Baltzer
💌 Sat, Sept 14 - 7:00PM | Starring Sarah Walker & Rhys Bevan-John
💌 Fri, Sept 20 - 7:00PM | Starring Jessica Brown & Jeremy Banks
💌 Sat, Sept 21 - 7:00PM | Starring Linda Fisk & Mike Butler
This performance is a fundraiser to develop a new young professional theatre group that connects Wolfville and the world, supported by experienced performers from Wolfville and Halifax.
Tickets in advance online: $20.00 or at the door $25.00
Tir na nÓg — 10:30AM & 2:00PM
Tir Na Nóg Irish Dance
25th Annual Festival Recital Showcase
Comedy Corner— 7:30pm
So You Think You Can Date?
The one where two exes go head to head to find replacement dates for prom...and #spoileralert: it doesn't go well. Warning: this play contains the use of hilariously ridiculous characters.
The Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare
Okay, these housewives may not be real, but they are desperate. Shakespeare has been manipulating and twisting their lives for six plays now, and they desperately want to escape his evil machinations. But are they desperate enough to commit murder? Shakespeare has been found dead: stabbed, poisoned, starved, choked, bitten by an asp, and even turned into a baardvark. Lady Macbeth, Juliet, Kate, Rosalind, Cleopatra, and Titania all had the means and the motive to kill Shakespeare, but who really did it?
Presented by Valley Drama School
Tickets: $20.00
$50 Festival Passes to see all 5 main stage shows available now!
You Can Call Me Al — 2:00pm & 7:00pm
The Lighthouse Theatre Company presents the comedy You Can Call Me Al written and directed by Allen D. Hume. Four characters decide to share an office space only to experience some confusion with getting the right client to the correct appointment, causing some confusing meetings. And the person responsible for these appointments has some interesting responses to incoming calls. Eventually, most things get sorted out with romance winning over all.
This is the tenth anniversary show for The Lighthouse troupe. Their first show was called The Lighthouse, and all but one of that cast is returning for this production. The company loves playing at Al Whittle Theatre and has always appreciated the great support given to them
The cast includes: Candy O’Brien, Stephen Abbass, Sherry Bishop, Tracy Churchill, Mike Holland, Lindy Levy Fisk, Wil Lang, Everett MacPherson, and Ray Baltzer. Hannah Fisk is the stage manager.
Tickets $20 ($15 students/seniors/kids)
Tickets can only be purchased at the door before each show.
To reserve tickets, please email: allen.hume@bellaliant.net
You Can Call Me Al — 7:00pm
The Lighthouse Theatre Company presents the comedy You Can Call Me Al written and directed by Allen D. Hume. Four characters decide to share an office space only to experience some confusion with getting the right client to the correct appointment, causing some confusing meetings. And the person responsible for these appointments has some interesting responses to incoming calls. Eventually, most things get sorted out with romance winning over all.
This is the tenth anniversary show for The Lighthouse troupe. Their first show was called The Lighthouse, and all but one of that cast is returning for this production. The company loves playing at Al Whittle Theatre and has always appreciated the great support given to them
The cast includes: Candy O’Brien, Stephen Abbass, Sherry Bishop, Tracy Churchill, Mike Holland, Lindy Levy Fisk, Wil Lang, Everett MacPherson, and Ray Baltzer. Hannah Fisk is the stage manager.
Ticket $20 ($15 students/seniors/kids).
Tickets only available at the door before each show.
To reserve tickets, please email: allen.hume@bellaliant.net
Our Town— 7:30pm
Our Town is Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play that debuted in 1938. Performed with minimal scenery and props, the play examines life in the small town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, zeroing in on two families, the Webbs and the Gibbs. Three acts, spaced a few years apart, follow relationships and changes in the town and its people.
Presented by Valley Drama School
Tickets: $20.00
$50 Festival Passes to see all 5 main stage shows available now!
The Female Quixote— 7:30pm
Art imitates life as a dozen young dreamers adapt Charlotte Lennox's novel into their own play in the hopes of lifting the spirits of a dear friend facing a big change. Drawing from Cervantes' original, the play-within-the-play follows Arabella, a young woman who flits through the world as though it were her own personal fairy tale. But as the play progresses, she must reckon with the realities of love and loss—and so too must this group of young women learn to hold each other up in a fast-changing world.
Presented by Valley Drama School
Tickets: $20.00
$50 Festival Passes to see all 5 main stage shows available now!
Moriarty’s Daughters— 7:30pm
In 1897 New York City, Lucy and Louise Bullard are trying their best to live a quiet life, untouched by the legacy of their father Adam Worth, an internationally infamous conman and art thief whose exploits inspired the character of Moriarty in the Sherlock Holmes stories. However, upon discovering that their father has a third daughter, kept in the care of their aunt, and that the aunt in question has just been falsely accused of an elaborate crime, the girls cannot help but be drawn into the mystery. Add in their nosy landlady, her snarky, sneaky daughter, and the local chapter of the Sherlock Holmes Appreciation Society, and it’s a recipe for problems, plots, and escapades more convoluted than anything Arthur Conan Doyle...or Adam Worth himself...could conjure!
Presented by Valley Drama School
Tickets: $20.00
$50 Festival Passes to see all 5 main stage shows available now!
NT Live: Nye — 7:00pm
National Theatre Live’s Nye
A new play by Tim Price
Directed by Rufus Norris
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister.
Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be filmed live at the National Theatre in London.
General Admission: $14.78 + HST
Advanced Ticket Sales are now closed; but you may still buy tickets at the door with Cash/Debit/Credit!
The Enchanted Bookshop— 7:30pm
During the day, A Likely Story may look like any other used bookstore. But at night, it’s a place where magic happens. That’s when the characters inside the books come alive.
Six of those characters — Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer — long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. But they’re not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes. So when a pair of smugglers comes looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters are torn. Should they warn Margie and risk disappearing forever? Or can they find a way to defeat the crooks without being seen?
Featuring additional appearances by such beloved literary characters as the Queen of Hearts, Long John Silver, and Doctor Dolittle, this charming comedy celebrates the joy of reading in a fresh, fun-filled way.
Presented by Valley Drama School
Tickets: $20.00
$50 Festival Passes to see all 5 main stage shows available now!
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre is a variety show that often features local performance artists such as Caravan Theatre, DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, and more three times a year. Every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes at donnaholmes712@gmail.com.
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes
Murder by the Book— 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Both performances are now SOLD OUT
Kick off fundraising for the new Wolfville Library!
Murder by the Book is the inaugural kick-off to our fundraising campaign. We are delighted to present this play-within-a-play, written by Laura Teasdale, with support from Louise Penny.
The town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved library. A team of volunteer actors come to its financial rescue by staging a murder mystery. But on opening night a real murder most foul threatens to thwart their theatrical aspirations. Lucy the Librarian and a team of quirky volunteer actors scramble to solve the crime before the curtain rises and the library is lost forever!
Presented by Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Tickets: $20.00, available online or with cash at the door
Murder by the Book — 7:30pm
This performance is now SOLD OUT
Kick off fundraising for the new Wolfville Library!
Murder by the Book is the inaugural kick-off to our fundraising campaign. We are delighted to present this play-within-a-play, written by Laura Teasdale, with support from Louise Penny.
The town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved library. A team of volunteer actors come to its financial rescue by staging a murder mystery. But on opening night a real murder most foul threatens to thwart their theatrical aspirations. Lucy the Librarian and a team of quirky volunteer actors scramble to solve the crime before the curtain rises and the library is lost forever!
Presented by Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Tickets: $20.00, available online or with cash at the door
NT Live: The Motive and the Cue — 7:00pm
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
The Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.
A new play by Jack Thorne
Directed by Sam Mendes
Designed by Es Devlin
General Admission: $14.78 + HST
Advance ticket sales are closed for this event. There are still plenty of ticket available to purchase at the door 30 minutes before the showtime.
Celebration
Presented by Wolfville Theatre Collective
Show Times:
Wed, Mar. 27 - 7:00pm
Thu, Mar. 28 - 7:00pm
Fri, Mar. 29 - 7:00pm
Sat, Mar. 30 - 2:00pm
Nobel prize winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Celebration is irreverent, dark, witty, and very funny.
Set in a ritzy London restaurant at the beginning of the 21st century, the play focusses on two groups of diners. At one table, four patrons are celebrating an anniversary. The men, who are brothers and thinly veiled thugs, are married to two sisters. At the other table we meet a narcissistic banker and his seemingly ditsy trophy wife.
"Hugely entertaining. The riotous one liners fall far faster and funnier than ever. Pinter captures the vacuous idiocies of everyday dialogue with dazzling skill." - Mail on Sunday
Tickets: $15.00, available online or at the door
The event will take place in Studio Z.
WOW: All Grown Up— 2:00pm & 7:00pm
The Women of Wolfville present their 20th production
Tickets: $15.00; Available at Eos Natural Foods in Wolfville
WOW: All Grown Up— 7:00pm
The Women of Wolfville present their 20th production
Tickets: $15.00; Available in advance at Eos Natural Foods in Wolfville
The Queeriosity Cabaret— 8:00pm
Presented by Valley Pride
Are you ready to explore the queer side? Come on over to the Al Whittle to enjoy a Pride filled variety show! We are beyond thrilled to present The Queeriosity Cabaret, a show filled with queer music, comedy, drag, and Burlesque.
Join Your local Drag Queer Queera Bang as they host a night to remember. Joined by a variety of queer artists including Freya Milliken, Wolfville Queer Chorus, TJ, Julien Pletz, Will Butrin, ms. E. Moe, Elle Lixir, Randi E. Rogenous, Farrah Cuda, Lacia Majora & Nicky Blinders
Tickets: $15.00 available online, $20 at the door (if available)
This event is 18+. Tickets sales will go directly to the performers and Valley Pride.
NT Live: Vanya — 7pm
National Theatre Live’s Vanya
Adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov
Directed by Sam Yates
Designed by Rosanna Vize
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.
Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.
General Admission: $14.78 + HST
Advance tickets to this event are now closed. There are still plenty of tickets available to purchase at the door between 6:30-7:00pm.
Broken Leg Theatre - Here Be Dragons -7pm
Buy Tickets: $10 Tickets available at the door or by contacting Donna at donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Broken Leg Theatre is a variety show that often features local performance artists such as Caravan Theatre comedians, DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, and more three times a year. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, so we'll see if we can add one or two to the stage this time around. Every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes a donnaholmes712@gmail.com.
NT Live: Dear England — 7pm
National Theatre Live presents Dear England.
With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
General Admission: $14.78 + HST
Running time: 3 hours 10 minutes
ADVANCE SALES HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF TICKETS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME
Fezziwig’s Death of a Snowman — Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm & 7pm
The Fezziwig Pantomine IS BACK!
Tickets are available at the door and for pre-purchase Eos Natural Foods and Applewicks in Wolfville.
Standard Admission: $15.00
Senior, Student, and Children: $10.00
Family 4 Pack: $45.00
Join us for a festive frolic at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. The show is excellent for all ages, and accessible seating is available upon request - email us at fezziwiginfo@gmail.com for more details!
This year, Fezziwig Presents Death of A Snowman, an original script and story by Billy Van Ekris.
This show is packed full of everything from the mysterious death of a snowman, a slap-dash search for thieves, a visit to the stock market, and the wonders of outer space, and it even features a live birth on stage!
As wild as that might seem, the show's overall theme speaks to the warmth and support we find when holding empathy for one another and how - especially in the cold winter - it is crucial to accept people for all parts of who they are, including their mistakes. We mustn't forget to forgive!
Waitress The Musical — 7pm
This musical is a heartwarming story that follows the life of Jenna Hunterson (Sara Bareilles), a pie-maker and waitress stuck in an unfulfilling marriage in a small town. Jenna finds solace in baking and dreams of winning a baking contest in a nearby city to escape her mundane life. When Jenna becomes pregnant, she decides to take control of her life with the help of her co-workers and a new town doctor. She confronts her past, faces her fears, and makes life-changing choices.
General Admission: $14.78 + HST
ADVANCE TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. There are still tickets available to purchase at the door.
There will be pie available to purchase!!!
Based on the beloved film of the same name, the musical adaptation was created with original music and lyrics by singer Sara Bareilles and captured audiences' hearts during its run around the world. This spirited and visually stunning recording was filmed during a live Broadway performance of the musical, "Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway" captures the essence of the original production beautifully. The film features an exceptional performance by Sara Bareilles herself, who steps back into the role of Jenna.
Immerse yourself in this wonderful world, and maybe we will even have some pie available at the screening!