Blyth Festival

08/20/2026

It's been five short weeks for the Blyth Festival Young Company, and this team of 21 theatre makers are ready to bring the story of Herbie Neill to the Phillips Studio Theatre this Thursday , Friday, and Saturday.

Brought to life through the research and passion of Director and Playwright, Kate Hemblen, the life of Huron County Museum's first curator Herbie Neill is told through puppetry, movement, and even a little bit of dance!

Get your tickets now at the Blyth Festival box office! You won't want to miss this limited run!

08/19/2026

If you haven't already had a chance to catch "The Last Mayor of Rusty River" at the Blyth Festival, read Editor Shawn Loughlin's review on our website. He praised the actors, the music from John Powers and the show's clear connection to the Huron County community, largely thanks to the work of playwright David Scott.

08/14/2026

Funny, sharp, and way more relatable than you'd expect from a play about small town politics.

"The Last Mayor of Rusty River" is on stage now at the Blyth Festival.

Reserve your seats before it's sold out.

"Benedict Campbell is hilarious."
- Stage Door

"A fun-filled musical that gets everyone laughing."
- Entertain This Thought

" It's conscience versus corruption, leading to an
oddball election featuring a councillor's cat as a protest candidate."
- Wingham Advance Times

Reserve your seats at 519-523-9300 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm) or book on our website.

The Last Mayor of Rusty River
Playwrights David Scott, Gil Garratt
Original music by John Powers
Director: Gil Garratt

COMPANY
Larry: Benedict Campbell
Judy: Robin Craig
Harmony: Brontae Hunter
Jerry: David Kirby
Tim: Cameron Laurie
Tina: Hallie Seline

CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Gil Garratt
Set & Lighting Design: Steve Lucas
Costume Design: Meghan Choma
Sound Design: Adam Campbell
Music Director: Landon Doak
Stage Manager: Flavia Martin
Assistant Stage Manager: Alicia Salverda

Video by Mallory Brown.

08/13/2026

"Dry Streak" has come to its natural end, the way a good long dry spell breaks - with a bang!. The final performance is SOLD OUT!

If you didn't get your ticket in time, well, that's the way of these things.

But look ahead, because we’ve got lots of laughs for you this weekend.

Friday at 7pm, "Off-Island Odyssey" takes the stage.

It’s the story of a horse farmer's son who traded the family barn for the wide world.

Friday and Saturday at 1pm, "The Last Mayor of Rusty River" holds court. It’s a comedy with toe-tapping folk songs by John Powers.

So if you're looking to laugh, best to call soon.

519-523-9300, or reserve online, before you find yourself, like so many before you, explaining to friends why you missed all the fun.

The Last Mayor of Rusty River
Playwrights David Scott, Gil Garratt
Original music by John Powers
Director: Gil Garratt

COMPANY
Larry: Benedict Campbell
Judy: Robin Craig
Harmony: Brontae Hunter
Jerry: David Kirby
Tim: Cameron Laurie
Tina: Hallie Seline

CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Gil Garratt
Set & Lighting Design: Steve Lucas
Costume Design: Meghan Choma
Sound Design: Adam Campbell
Music Director: Landon Doak
Stage Manager: Flavia Martin
Assistant Stage Manager: Alicia Salverda

Photo: Lyon Smith

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08/12/2026

We're serving up a tasty soup & sandwich pairing before every matinee performance!

Quantities are limited, so please pre-order to avoid disappointment!

Call to reserve yours:
519-523-9300
Toll free: 1-877-862-5984

This week choose from:

Sammie #1 – The BLT
Buttered multigrain bread, bacon, sliced tomatoes & lettuce

Sammie #2 – Greek Chicken Wrap
Chopped chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato & red onion, crumbled feta, balsamic dressing (Olives available on the side, for those who love 'em!).

🌱 Vegetarian? We can make the wrap without chicken — please let us know when you order.

Quantities are limited, so please pre-order to avoid disappointment!

See you at the matinee!

08/12/2026

Slo pitch ball team (the Benchwarmers from Goderich) at "Curveball" Tuesday night - thanks for posing with us, and and Kelly McIntosh, Managing Director of the Stratford Perth Museum (One of the show's creators)!

We had a great time and everyone LOVED the show!!

08/12/2026

Upcoming Performances:
Wednesday, August 12 - 7pm
Thursday, August 13 - 1pm
Friday, August 14 - 7pm
Wednesday, August 19 - 7pm
Friday, August 21 - 1pm

Imagine Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe crossed with Netflix's Mike Birbiglia.

"Off-Island Odyssey" is a hilarious, homesick journey through a lifetime spent away from the family horse farm — and the realization every Maritimer eventually has: you can end up nothing like your parents and still carry their love around with you wherever you go.

Performances at the The Margaret Stephens Stage at Memorial Hall.

✅Limited engagement. This show must close Sunday, August 30. Reserve your seats now at 519-523-9300, or online, to avoid disappointment.

08/10/2026

Have you seen "Off-Island Odyssey" yet? The reviewers are loving it!

"Hilarious and true stories...Shaw masterfully connects every joke and story"
— Galen Simmons, Northern Arts Perspective

"Shaw lands an impressive number of jokes per minute....From the heart of the Maritimes to the outer edges of the kinosphere, Justin Shaw’s Off-Island Odyssey is a journey well worth taking."
— Scott Stephenson,The Citizen

Imagine Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe crossed with Netflix's Mike Birbiglia.

"Off-Island Odyssey" is a hilarious, homesick journey through a lifetime spent away from the family horse farm — and the realization every Maritimer eventually has: you can end up nothing like your parents and still carry their love around with you wherever you go.

Performances run at 1:00pm and 7:00pm on the The Margaret Stephens Stage at Memorial Hall.

✅Limited engagement. This show must close Sunday, August 30. Reserve your seats now at 519-523-9300, or online, to avoid disappointment.

08/01/2026

Film screening, Sun. Aug 2, 10:30 am at Blyth Memorial Hall:
"They called it the butcher shop. The Fleck strike in images."
Meet the filmmaker Lauren Stoyles.
Two women who worked at the factory and participated in the strike will be there to answer your questions.
Admission is FREE.
See you soon.