City: Bancroft

THE PLOWBOYS
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 7pm

The Plowboys combine traditional country music with the sparkle of rhinestone suits! Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of eastern Ontario, this five-piece ensemble has been strumming and singing their hearts out since 2016, creating a musical experience that’s as authentic as it is dazzling. The band is a tight-knit group of musicians brought together by their love for traditional country tunes. With roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of classic country sounds, they’ve cultivated a signature style that pays homage to the legends that paved the way while adding their own unique flair.

Having shared countless stages and honed their craft together, The Plowboys have become a fixture in the eastern Ontario music scene. With each passing year, they continue to grow, connecting with audiences through the universal language of country music. There’s Scott Haggerty on lead vocals and guitar (that’s right, FREDDY VETTE!), Al Torrance on lead guitar, Jim Haggerty on Bass, Brad Baldwin on drums, and Andy Schick on steel guitar.

Their repertoire is a musical harvest of classic country hits and original compositions, all delivered with a passion that can only come from the heart. From toe-tapping honky-tonk numbers by Buck Owens and Ray Price to soulful ballads from Merle Haggard and Jim Reeves, their performances are a journey through the timeless landscapes of country storytelling. The band released their most recent album in July 2024, and their first release, “Out of Luck Out Of Time Out Of My Mind,” reached #10 on the Canadian Indie Top 150 Country Countdown Chart.

Picture this: A stage adorned with glimmering rhinestone suits that reflect the bright spirit of their music. As the band says, “In rhinestones we trust”. The outfits aren’t just for show; they’re a symbol of the band’s commitment to bringing a touch of glamour to the rustic charm of country music. Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a newcomer to the country music scene, The Plowboys invite you to join them on this musical journey. Saddle up and get ready for a toe-tappin’, rhinestone-shinin’ good time with The Plowboys – where the roots run deep, and the music shines even brighter!

Learn more at https://plowboys.ca/.

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TICKETS: $33.50 HST
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 7pm

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Hear the blues rock legends…
RIPCHORD
Playing on Saturday, May 24th at 7pm

Join us for an evening of blues rock with talented Bancroft based band Ripchord. Fans of the genre can look forward to music from classic artists such as Cream, Colin James, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. And lots of other great tunes that will have ya dancing in the aisles!

See Tony Donkers covering drums and vocals, Rick Boyle on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Sargent will add rhythm and lead guitar, and Mark Whitehead will rock out the bass guitar!

Playing at the Bancroft Village Playhouse on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at 7pm

Tickets are $20 HST

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An unforgettable rock n’ roll experience…
SYMPLY SKYNYRD
Playing Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 2pm & 7pm!

Hailing from Southern Ontario, Symply Skynyrd – The Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band delivers an unforgettable live concert experience that brings the legendary sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd to life. Whether on theatre stages, at festivals, or special events, Symply Skynyrd channels the spirit and energy of Skynyrd’s iconic live performances with unmatched authenticity and passion.

Each band member is a dedicated southern rock enthusiast, honouring the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd with every note, riff, and lyric. They’re some of the GTA’s greatest musicians, including longtime rocker Peter Freer on guitar and vocals by Barry Davis and Michelle D. There’s also Larry Fontaine on guitar, Ernie Pegutter on bass guitar, Tim Pike on keyboards and vocals, and Rodney DeFreitas on drums. In 2024, the band rocked legendary venues like the El Mocambo, the Canadian National Exhibition, Ontario Ribfests, and many major music festivals.

The band’s setlist spans Skynyrd’s timeless hits and fan favourites from 1970-1977, creating a high-energy show that appeals to both casual listeners and die-hard fans alike. Audiences can anticipate rocking out to hits like, “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Saturday Night Special,” “Free Bird,” and “Gimme Back My Bullets.”

Symply Skynyrd is guaranteed to bring the house down with their skillful musicianship and resounding soulful sounds. Don’t miss out on an exhilarating evening of powerful vocals, intricate guitar solos, and a dynamic stage presence that transports audiences straight to the heart of the Southern rock era!

Playing the Bancroft Village Playhouse on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 2pm & 7pm!

Tickets are $38.75 HST

Learn more at https://www.symplyskynyrd.com/home

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Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 7pm

Nick Wallace combines magic and storytelling to explore the murky waters of truth and fiction. Charming, unassuming and approachable – but at the same time deeply mischievous and unpredictable. It’s no wonder he has been described as “Pure evil wrapped in Mr. Rogers Sweater.”

“He is a true magician who not only uses magic tricks to bend your mind, but who just as often employs themes and concepts to blow it away.” – Beyond James

Nick has appeared on America’s Got Talent, fooled Penn & Teller on their hit show “Fool Us”, and has been named the Canadian Champion of Magic by the Canadian Association of Magicians. He is the 2018 recipient of the Allan Slaight Award for Canadian Rising Star. In 2022 he was named Variety Entertainer of the Year by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA).

Nick Wallace has forgone fancy props and special effects and prefers to conjure with an audience’s imagination by presenting magic and mind reading in a way that is both entertaining and thought provoking. One of the biggest names in the business will put on a mind-altering show for one night – do not miss it!

“A hypnotic, mystifying, challenging, supernatural (well, magic does not do Nick justice) piece of entertainment.” – London Fringe

Recommended for audiences 10 .

Learn more at: https://www.nickwallace.com/
Instagram: @nickwallacelive
Facebook: @nickwallacelive
YouTube/Vimeo: @nickwallacemagic

Tickets: $37.50 HST. SCROLL DOWN TO WATCH THE TRAILER AND SEE PHOTOS!

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Get ready for a fabulously good time!
BETTY BAKER’S DRAG BINGO
Happening on Friday, June 13th at 7pm!

Luck be a lady tonight! Prepare to be entertained with campy, dancy drag performances from local drag stars Betty Baker and Sahira Q. That’s not all! We also have six games of bingo with fabulous prizes to be won. No need to bring any bingo materials – we’ll have all that for you.

About our performers…

Betty Baker is a cabaret style drag entertainer from Peterborough Ontario, whose performances are high concept, high fashion, high energy and more than a little bit campy! You can always count on energy, comedy and an element of surprise with Betty’s performances. Betty designs and sews all of her own drag costumes to connect with and enhance the content of each of her performances. She has been performing in drag since the age of 15 and her Library Drag Storytime performances have garnered national attention. In September, Betty will begin her fourth and final year of Theatre Production and Costume Design at the Creative School of Toronto Metropolitan University.

Learn more at https://www.bettybakerdrag.com/or on Instagram at @bettyybaker

Sahira Qis the drag djinn of Peterborough-bold, boundless, and unapologetically intersectional. Born in Zanzibar and shaped by an immigrant upbringing in Toronto, Sahira blends makeup, costume, movement and storytelling into a fearless expression of freedom. Every performance is a mix of sharp humour, raw truth, and electrifying presence. With a background in graphic design, Sahira brings a sharp eye for detail to every look and stage moment. “Drag isn’t just an art-it’s a statement. A challenge. A celebration.”

Follow Sahira on Instagram at @thedragdjinn

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Tickets are $25 HST

Playing on Friday, June 13th at 7pm at the Bancroft Village Playhouse

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A tribute to the world’s biggest star…
WILDEST DREAMS:
A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Playing Saturday, June 21st at 7pm at the Bancroft Village Playhouse

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Taylor Swift experience! Wildest Dreams is a high-energy, all-ages tribute show that celebrates the music and magic of the beloved mega superstar Taylor Swift. This electrifying show is performed by Tweed & Company favourite Jessica Wilson, (Million Dollar Quartet, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat). It’s going to be a spectacular performance featuring hits from every era of Taylor’s iconic career, from Fearless and Red, to 1989, Lover, Midnights…the list goes on! Plus, Jess will be backed by a full band!

With stunning costume changes, powerful vocals, and interactive moments that bring fans closer to the action, Wildest Dreams delivers a show that will have Swifties singing and dancing all night long. Perfect for fans of all ages, Wildest Dreams is an unforgettable tribute that captures the heart, soul, and sparkle of Taylor Swift’s legendary performances.

Are you ready for it? Embark on a journey through the eras and experience a night full of memories, magic, and music you’ll never forget!

About Jessica…

Canadian performer Jessica Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist and triple threat performer who can be found on various stages across the country. Some of her major recent accomplishments include winning multiple Broadway World Awards, the Emerging Artist Award at the St. Catharines Arts Awards, and multiple Niagara Music Awards for her original music. She is also known for singing with Juno-Award winning artist Serena Ryder, opening for City & Colour. She was also selected by radio personality, television host, and producer Ryan Seacrest as the international winner of his “March Music Madness” cover contest.
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With a degree in music theatre performance, her favourite place to be is on stage. Select previous credits include Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, Narrator in Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Doralee in 9to5, Veronica in Heathers: The Musical, and Janet, Usherette, and Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show.

Learn more at https://www.jessicawilson.ca/wildest-dreams-tribute.

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Tickets are $27.50 HST

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Adapted by Fiona Sauder
Music by Landon Doak and Victor Pokinko
Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak

July 9th – 20th, 2025

Directed by Sue Miner

A musical take on the classic adventure!

This smash-hit family musical broke box office records over the past two years and now it’s coming to Tweed & Company! Bad Hats Theatre’s contemporary spin on Wonderland takes us down the rabbit hole with Alice, a girl with a lot of questions. It’s a musical reimagining of the classic tale like you’ve never seen before!

This SIX-TIME Dora Award-winning show features a stunning original score, inventive staging, and a cast of Canada’s top talent. Listen to the original Canadian cast recording today wherever you stream your music, and then grab your tickets while you can!

“This Alice in Wonderland is nothing short of a delight. 4/4 stars.” – Toronto Star

Recommended for ALL AGES
Show Run Time: 80 minutes / No Intermission

To learn more and listen to the show music, visit https://badhatstheatre.com/alice-in-wonderland

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INTO THE WOODS JR!
Playing on Thursday July 31st at 7pm and Friday, August 1st at 2pm & 7pm.

Participants of the Bancroft Summer Teen Camp are proud to present their culminating production of INTO THE WOODS JR. to showcase their newly acquired performance skills!

Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favourite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Don’t miss the Bancroft Summer Teen Theatre’s presentation of INTO THE WOODS JR.! It’s the perfect summer treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now before they’re gone!

Tickets are $12 HST for adults and $7 HST for students/youth. If your child is a camper, you get two complimentary tickets to the show of your choice.

*NEW THIS YEAR: You can book accessible seats online! If you have accessibility questions or concerns please call the box office at 613-478-6060.

INTO THE WOODS JR!
Playing on Thursday July 31st at 7pm and Friday, August 1st at 2pm & 7pm.

Participants of the Bancroft Summer Teen Camp are proud to present their culminating production of INTO THE WOODS JR. to showcase their newly acquired performance skills!

Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favourite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Don’t miss the Bancroft Summer Teen Theatre’s presentation of INTO THE WOODS JR.! It’s the perfect summer treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now before they’re gone!

Tickets are $12 HST for adults and $7 HST for students/youth. If your child is a camper, you get two complimentary tickets to the show of your choice.

*NEW THIS YEAR: You can book accessible seats online! If you have accessibility questions or concerns please call the box office at 613-478-6060.

The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe

Original Broadway Stage Production by Dodger Theatricals (Michael David, Edward Strong, Rocco Landesman, Des McAnuff); Joseph J. Grano; Tamara and Kevin Kinsella; Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group, World Premiere Produced by La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA, Des McAnuff, Artistic Director & Steven B. Libman, Managing Director

August 13th – 24th, 2025

Directed & Choreographed by Julie Tomaino

Ever wonder how a group of troublesome blue-collar boys from New Jersey became one of the most successful bands in music history? Jersey Boys is the Tony and Grammy Award–winning blockbuster that tells the true story of the iconic Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. With each member sharing his own perspective, this smash-hit jukebox musical pairs timeless themes with unforgettable songs. Filled with audience favourites like “Who Loves You”, “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”, Jersey Boys will have you humming all the way home.

JERSEY BOYS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Content Warning: Mature language and themes. Recommended for 14 .

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THE AC/DC SHOW CANADA
Playing at the Bancroft Village Playhouse on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 7:30pm!

Get ready to experience the high-voltage energy and raw power of AC/DC like never before! This electrifying tribute band will have you rocking from the very first chord, bringing the iconic sound and memorable stage presence of the Australian rock gods to life.

Ultimate Artists Live presents the unforgettable sound and energy of AC/DC with an authentic audio/visual tribute that celebrates the band’s legacy. It’ll take audiences through the greatest hits from both the Brian Johnson and the late Bon Scott eras. With the roar of Marshall amplifiers and the powerful tone of the Gibson SG guitar, this performance is sure to capture the true essence of the band with every passing note.

AC/DC is undeniably one of the most iconic and best-selling rock bands in history. Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, the band boasts an impressive catalog of 17 studio albums and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Their legendary Back in Black album remains the highest-selling album by a band, second only to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, with 50 million copies sold.

Don’t miss this awe-inspiring tribute performance packed with unmistakable riffs and thunderous beats. This is your chance to relive the magic of AC/DC in full force!

Playing at the Bancroft Village Playhouse on Saturday, September 20th at 7:30pm!

Tickets are $40 HST

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PRACTICALLY HIP
Playing on Saturday, September 27th at 7pm at the BVP

Established in Southern Ontario in 1997, Practically Hip has been performing the music its members love for over 20 years at clubs, festivals, universities and colleges, and private events throughout North America and beyond.

The band is made up of professional musicians and performers who are also Hip superfans – together, they’ve seen over 75 Tragically Hip concerts! As true and dedicated fans, they can be note-perfect on all the songs while adding jams and electric performance elements that audiences are looking for. This is truly what has made Practically Hip the busiest, most sought after and number one Tragically Hip tribute band in Canada!

Evidently, the band is passionate about the material, capturing the nuances and spirit of the original performances – down to the rants, stories, and all the songs the Hip are known for! You will be amazed by the vocal ability and sheer stage presence of Dean Hughes as he interprets and recreates the full Gord Downie experience. The entire five-piece band is phenomenal – giving the highest level of energy and musicianship, they leave audiences raving for more.

Practically Hip has played numerous major festivals and events and has shared the stage with many top original recording acts including April Wine, Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Colin James, Big Wreck, Sloan, Trooper, Gowan (Styx), City and Colour and Honeymoon Suite – to name a few. Packed with artistry, talent and musicianship, get ready to celebrate all things Hip!

Learn more at http://practicallyhip.com/index.html

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Tickets are $42.50 HST

*NEW THIS YEAR: You can book accessible seats online! If you have accessibility questions or concerns please call the box office at 613-478-6060.