Opening the season is the return of the beloved production High Steel, written by Mary Walsh and the late Rick Boland with music by the late Ron Hynes. Directed by Mary Walsh, this drama explores the journey of ironworkers from Newfoundland to the skyscrapers of New York City. Featuring stellar performances by: Christa Borden, Colin Furlong, Una Hill-McMullin, Stephen Oates, Andrew James O’Brien, Jodee Richardson, and Erika Squires, the production pays homage to Newfoundland’s distinct place in history.

Our second mainstage show is A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Danielle Irvine. This a story that explores love, friendship, and the power of imagination. Young lovers on the run and actors rehearsing a play all take refuge in the forest where magical creatures abound. Mistaken identity, chase scenes, and a bit with a donkey – this joyful show celebrates the magic in us all. Immersive, magical, ridiculous fun for all ages! Starring Andy Jones, Marthe Bernard, Selina Asgar, Stephen Oates, Christa Borden, Andrew Halliday, Tzu-Hao Hsu, Olive Jones, Franny McKeown, Andrew James O’Brien, Blake Pyne, Erika Squires, and Marquita Walsh.

The third of our mainstage presentations is the world-wide phenomenon, the high energy romp, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (Abridged) [revised][again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Classical work meets clownish antics in a show for lovers and haters of Shakespeare alike. Internationally renowned director, Richard Rose, directs this piece that features Selina Asgar, Blake Pyne, and Andrew Halliday.

Our fourth mainstage this year is Tempting Providence by Robert Chafe, Directed by Jillian Keiley (co-production with Artistic Fraud of NL). In 1921 Myra Grimsley signed a two-year contract and boarded a steamship from London, England to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Her charge: to serve as the sole health-care provider for three hundred miles of the sparsely settled coast of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula. By the time her contract ran out two years later, Myra was married to local Angus Bennett, and had given birth to their first child, Grace. Based on the true story of Nurse Myra Bennett, Tempting Providence is a play about duty and sadness, love and change. Four strong characters drive this no-frills drama about a young British nurse who only signed on for two years, and the local man for whom she stayed for seventy. Starring Colin Furlong, Una Hill-McMullin, Marquita Walsh, and Stephen Oates.

The Queen of Paradise’s Garden by Andy Jones and Mary-Lynn Bernard. A traditional Newfoundland tale adapted by Andy Jones that follows Jack, our favourite scallywag, who, worried about his aging parents, goes on an adventure with his brothers to the land of the Queen of Paradise to find a magic fruit to make the old young again. This delightful tale is brought to life by two of our province’s most treasured performers, Andy Jones and Mary-Lynn Bernard.

Get ready to be part of the Island’s Midsummer Event of the Year! Embark on an unforgettable journey where the beauty of nature, the tranquility of meditation, and the enchantment of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece come together in perfect harmony. Join us for an extraordinary MUGUP Meditation Experience themed around A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Hosted by Lindsay Phillips Oates, founder and Guide of The MUGUP Meditation Experience and Perchance Theatre. Featuring; a Mindful Hike Through Enchantment. Nourishing MUGUP. VIP Viewing of a Midsummer Nights Dream. Post performance Meet and Greet with Artistic Director and Actors. Perchance Theatre Twilight Picnic (prepared by The Station Diner).
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spectacular celebration of creativity and wonder! This experience is limited to 12 spots.

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What is better than traditional tales being told to you by one of our province’s most beloved storytellers and performers, Andy Jones?  Having them interpreted live by his 8 year old granddaughter, Franny!

This incredibly special event will steal your heart and imagination and is happening this Saturday morning at the Perchance! Seating is extremely limited and the show is for ages 3 years old and up!

This Open Sky performance features a concert from Ana Luísa Ramos, joined by her longtime partner Eric Taylor Escudero, and a book reading from William Ping’s Hollow Bamboo. Join us for an intimate evening of music and literature under the open sky! Get your tickets today.