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Piggyland Must Close This Week!

Final shows September 16 - 20

Here’s what the reviews and our audiences are saying about Piggyland –

“Piggyland adds a noteworthy regional episode to the Canadian stage.”

“This world premiere brings a little-known local story to the stage with evident commitment from its cast and creative team.”

- Our Theatre Voice

“See this fantastic piece of theatre before it’s too late!”

“This is a remarkable story told by a stellar cast…”

“Fabulous show - go and see it!”

- Piggyland audience members

Haven’t made it out to the tent to see this final show of the summer season?

There are only a limited number of tickets left for select performances this week.

Get them while you can!

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Snapshots Playwright Spotlight Conversations

Attention playwrights, writers and theatre lovers!

There’s still time to join us this week for a series of interactive conversations and mini-workshops with some of the talented playwrights who have crossed our path as they develop their craft. Whether through participating in our Snapshots Short Play Festival or as a member of our summer oRidginator Lab residency program, these playwrights are making their mark.

This week we’re talking to

September 16 Judah Parris - Painting by Numbers, Blackstock Stories

September 17 Mike Trites - In The Key of Blue, Snapshots

September 18 Graeme Powell - Piggyland, Pine Grove Plots

Each session runs from 1 – 4 pm and we hope you’ll join us for all three! Sessions include conversation, excerpts from works in progress and short playwriting exercises for participants.

Sessions are held at The Blackstock United Cultural Centre (formerly the Blackstock United Church) at 3483 Church St., Blackstock, ON, L0B 1B0

$25/individual session.

We’re hitting the road

and taking a field trip to the Stratford Festival

There’s still time to join us for the Tempest!

DATE: Wednesday October 21st

PERFORMANCE TIME: 12:30 p.m. (departing Port Perry approx 9 am)

PLACE: Stratford Festival Theatre

BONUS: A post-show conversation with two Theatre on the Ridge alumni, Landon Nesbitt and Marissa Orjalo who perform in this wonderful production.

MEAL: there will be an opportunity to converse with other theatre-goers in our group at a meal that will be a "pay your own way".

COST: $135/person includes return bus travel from Port Perry to Stratford, light morning snacks (muffins etc.), ticket to the performance and post-show "In Conversation".

To reserve your spot we require full payment of $135 per person no later than September 21^st.

Please contact Allena directly at programs@theatreontheridge.ca for full payment instructions.

Culture Days in Blackstock September 19th & 20^th

12 noon – 2 pm

Blackstock United Church

3483 Church St., Blackstock

It’s an Open House at the Blackstock United Church (soon to be reopened as the Blackstock United Cultural Centre) and our new home!

Drop by to learn more of our exciting plans for this heritage landmark and how Theatre on the Ridge is putting down roots!

Thank you for a wonderful Summer 2026!

It takes a community to make our summer theatre festival happen each year and, as we come to the end of our 2026 season, we want to recognize the contribution and support of our community and corporate sponsors and partners. With their support, we have continued to tell stories that reflect and resonate with our audiences by presenting three compelling and original Canadian productions on our mainstage this summer.

Thank you to the following for making a difference and partnering with us to enrich lives through theatre yet again.

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