Canadian comedy by Doug Curtis

Bill McFadden The Victoria Playhouse will present the Canadian comedy Mesa by Doug Curtis September 4 to 19.

Ninety-three year old Bud, and his grandson-in-law, Paul, are going on a road trip from Calgary to Bud’s retirement trailer in Mesa, Arizona. Paul is hoping the adventure of the trip will lift him out of his writer’s block. Bud is hell-bent on visiting his favourite Motel 6 haunts along the way, and isn’t willing to veer off the beaten path. While gravelling together these unlikely companions discover their often comic disagreements make way for a heartfelt friendship.

One-man play Billy Bishop Goes To War stars Alex Scott

Alex Scott as Billy Bishop Alex Scott plays Billy Bishop Goes to War starting September 2 at The Montgomery Theatre in North Rustico.

Palm Beach Florida, 1954. The World War One flying ace, Billy Bishop, has retired. He spends his winters with the other snowbirds relaxing among the rich and famous. His war stories are full of the same incredible heroic deeds but his achievements take on a bittersweet quality when recalled from the days immediately before the end of his life.

Sketch-22 After seven summer seasons, sketch comedy troupe Sketch-22 are hanging up their wigs. Well, on stage anyhow.

“The live stage show has been a wonderful ride,” says producer Jason Rogerson. “To have had such a unique creative outlet and the opportunity to work with so many talented friends has been a privilege. The support we’ve received over the years has been truly overwhelming.”

The main cast of Anne & Gilbert always gets its fair share of applause and attention but audiences at the Harbourfront Theatre are also showing special appreciation for the musical’s Young Company. These ten performers, ranging in age from 10 to 16, feature in the show’s major scenes and production numbers. Anne & Gilbert’s Young Company was created especially for the 2008 production and  it’s continued to be a part of every PEI production

Anne & Gilbert runs until September 26 with three shows a week—Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (matinée). Anne & Gilbert Young Company, left to right: Olivia King, Kennedy Leard, Shania MacPhail, Janelle Banks, Dylan Power, Madison Coles, Page Gallant, Lacey Koughan, Quincy Beck, Elijah Smith.

Stephanie Cadman directs this year’s version of Highland Storm

College of Piping

2010 cast of Highland Storm Highland Storm is a show of Celtic music, song and dance. Featuring a cast of over thirty, the show runs three nights a week, throughout July and August at the College of Piping in Summerside. Artistic direction is provided by Stephanie Cadman, a  dancer, fiddler and choreographer.