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Check Out The Performances for the coming season

A great night out in Wainwright.

Season Update:

We will be postponing shows for the 2021-2022 season. But fear not... we will be back bigger than ever in 2022-2023, with the same performers. Our Kickoff Show/Meal will take place on April 8th & 9th, 2022, at which time you can purchase your tickets for the 2022-2023 season.

Amy Bishop

March 10th & 11th, 2023

Singer & Songwriter

Show Description
Amy Bishop is an internationally known Canadian Singer Songwriter! You may know her from the first season of CTV’s “The Launch” where she wowed the nation with her powerful voice and engaging story. A show with Amy will bring you on a journey. Her engaging voice and heartfelt songs with have you feeling all the feels. While her stories will entertain and bring you tears of laughter.
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm

Accidental Humour Co

April 8th & 9th, 2022

The Flying Detective

Show Description

Constable William Nixon is shot and killed in the line of duty. His friend, the brilliant Detective James Campbell, is driven to find the killer. But when the trail leads him far West into Alberta’s burgeoning coal trail he will need the help of Canadian aviation legend Wilfrid “Wop” May to bring a desperate and deadly foe to justice.

6:00 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm

“5 out of 5!” – Global News

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Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

October 27th & 28th, 2023

Multi-Instrumentalists

Show Description
Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of Bluegrass and 50’s Rockabilly, with Jake also specializing on guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive vocals. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm

Ken Lavigne

October 14th & 15th, 2022

3 Knight With A Tenor

Show Description

Ken Lavigne has stolen hearts of concert goers across North America with his captivating blend of classical tenor sound and contemporary style. He takes his audience on riveting and exciting adventures with spectacular songs and hilarious stories from his personal experiences. 3 Knights with a Tenor, an admittedly cheeky title, features the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Elton John.

6:00 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm

“Outstanding.” – The Globe and Mail

Come and join Ken for the (K)night while he Sir-ves up some sterling British ballads to duel for your heart.

Jack Garton

November 17th & 18th, 2023

Musician and Theatre Artist

Show Description

Jack Garton’s show is a rocking, sultry and fresh blend of roots, blues and doo-wop. Featured recently in Western Canada Theatre’s production of Chelsea Hotel: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen, and fresh from recording a new full-length album with Vancouver surf legends Kitty and the Rooster, Jack’s upcoming third solo release is sure to bring even more listeners to his world of catchy, funny and poetic roots songs.  

7:30 pm

“Her comic timing is as solid as her musical metre.” – Edmonton Journal

Sarah Hagen

November 18th & 19th, 2022

Perk up, Pianist!

Show Description
Often referred to as the next Victor Borge, Sarah has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy. Pairing anecdotes with music, “Perk up, pianist!” takes audiences deep inside the world of a classical musician as she shares her earnest efforts to keep her spirits up in the midst of troublesome times. Described as “one of the best hours I’ve ever spent at the Fringe” [The Coast (Halifax)], “Perk up, pianist!” tells the tale of a touring classical musician remaining optimistic in the midst of challenging and ridiculous situations. Of the show’s debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival, Montreal Rampage wrote, “Hagen reminds us the beauty of how an honest solo performance can make you so easily fall in love with its performer.” Directed by Rick Roberts.
7:30 pm

“Her comic timing is as solid as her musical metre.” – Edmonton Journal

McDades

January 19th & 20th, 2024

Instrumental & Vocal Group

Biography
With vocal harmonies that can only come from a family, and an obvious love for each other and their music, The McDades’ sound is immersed in the spirit of improvisation. Combining original tunes and unique interpretations of traditional songs, their performances feature both energetic instrumentals and moving vocals performed in English and French. This compelling and dynamic group “finds their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after hours club, and a folk festival.” (London Free Press)
7:30 pm

“One of the most versatile and innovative groups in Canada...The by the book musician would find themselves at a loss when confronted with the breadth & depth of The McDades sound.” - Penguin Eggs

Middle Raged

February 9th & 10th, 2024

Adult Comedy Show

Biography

Middle Raged is a hilarious live sketch comedy revue starring Geri Hall (22 Minutes, Second City), and Gary Pearson (MadTV, Corner Gas), that explores life between 30 and 65- from raising kids, to financial stress, to dealing with elderly parents, to going to more funerals than weddings, and even trying to keep romance alive through ‘Outlander’ role play in the bedroom. Critics are raving at the special chemistry and comedy of Gary and Geri as they send up the time of life when the bloom is off the rose, but the thorns are sharper than ever.

7:30 pm

“After nearly two decades in music John Wort Hannam is one of Alberta’s most admired folk singer-songwriters.” Edmonton Journal

John Wort Hannam

February 3rd & 4th, 2023

Singer & Songwriter

Biography

In 2001, roots/folk musician John Wort Hannam quit his teaching job and spent 10 months depleting his savings while sat at his kitchen table, wearing a lucky hat, writing his first ten songs.  Eighteen years later, with a few feathers in that lucky hat that include a JUNO nomination and a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Album of the Year, he’s got a new energy fueled by a new band, a new sound, and a ton of new songs.

7:30 pm

“After nearly two decades in music John Wort Hannam is one of Alberta’s most admired folk singer-songwriters.” Edmonton Journal

Chris Funk

March 8th & 9th, 2024

The Wonderist - Redefining Wonder

Show Description
From NBC’s America’s Got Talent, CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us & Masters of Illusion, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and Syfy’s Wizard Wars, his unique approach to magic has garnered him performances at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood, Mandalay Bay, Rio, and Tropicana casinos as well as residencies at Disney. In addition to his own touring, Chris has starred in the major touring magic production Masters of Illusion LIVE.
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm

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