Festival Fridays at the Farm
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM
Back by popular demand: Every Friday evening before the show from 4:00 p.m.--5:45 p.m. all summer long we will be holding an outdoor festival! Come check out the offerings from local farmers and culinary partners who will be setting up tents and booths to sell their products.
On Festival Fridays, Artist Talks run from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with expert presentations and demonstrations from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. under the white tent. We encourage you to join us to discover more about the theatre, our plays, and how we put them together.
Please note: events are subject to change and no advance booking is required.
"We are so happy to be bringing back our Festival Fridays programming. These live, in-person talks, before Friday shows, allow audiences to meet members of the acting and creative company of summer shows. As well, we will be chatting with some amazing experts in topics related to both plays. I look forward to Fridays all summer long!"
- Kim Blackwell, Managing Artistic Director
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - 2026 SCHEDULE
July 3rd
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Leanna Brodie—Playwright, Schoolhouse
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A conversation with Michelle Chesser, an elementary school teacher, about her experience teaching in the 21st-century.
July 10th
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Robert Winslow —4th Line Theatre's Founder; Actor, Schoolhouse
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A conversation with Rachel Bemrose, Dramatic Arts & Dance Teacher and Advisor at Lakefield College School, on what it's like to be a teacher today.
July 17th
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Michelle Chesser—Set Designer/Actor, Schoolhouse, Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with Rhonda Smith, the Program Coordinator for the Law Dual Degree at Trent University, sharing insights on the Canadian juvenile justice system.
July 24th
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Monica Dottor -- Director/Choreographer, Schoolhouse; Choreographer, Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with Alan Ingram, a retired judge of the Superior Court of Justice, on the complexities of the juvenile justice system.
August 7th
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M. John Kennedy—Actor, Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with Paul Hickey, local entrepreneur, a golf columnist, descendant of Peter Robinson, talking about his family history and connection to Wild Irish Geese.
August 14th
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Megan Murphy—Playwright/Actor, Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with JJ Thevasagayam, Executive Director of the New Canadians Centre Peterborough, about the modern immigrant experience.
August 21st
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Patti Shaughnessy—Indigenous Story Consultant/Actor - Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with John Boyko, author and Selwyn Township's Lakefield Ward Councillor, sharing the historical perspective of Irish settlers in the Peterborough region.
August 28th
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Paul Crough—Actor, Wild Irish Geese
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A conversation with Megan Murphy - film-maker, radio star, playwright, actor, and so much more. Listen in on Murphy's experiences researching for and writing Wild Irish Geese.
FESTIVAL FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - VENDORS
Elegant Edged Catering - serving hot sandwiches with a side salad from 4 PM – 5:45 PM on all Festival Fridays dates.
The Peddler Bistro - Offering an assortment of delectable sweets from Millbrook’s favourite café from 4 PM – 5:45 PM on all Festival Fridays dates.
Vadney’s Island Spot - Caribbean is their specialty - specifically dishes from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Serving jerk and fried chicken dinners from 4 PM – 5:45 PM on all Festival Fridays dates.
Weenie Land – serving hot dogs and sausages at the Farm before the show from 4 PM – 5:45 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
*On Wednesday evenings before the show from 4 pm to 5 pm, we will play recorded music under the tent in the picnic area by local songwriters and musicians. Pre-purchase a charcuterie snack box or bring your own food and enjoy the summer scenery while listening to local tunes in our picturesque farm setting.
