I Have Confidence that you will enjoy Drayton Entertainment's The Sound of Music

Many Christmas traditions include gathering the family together to watch The Sound of Music on TV.  This year Drayton Entertainment wants to bring the tradition to you live on stage in Cambridge.  Bring your whole family to see The Sound of Music performed live before their very eyes this Holiday Season. Together you will enjoy the Rogers and Hammerstein favourites such as Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things and Maria's very own affirmation song I Have Confidence.

Each character portrayed is highlighted by their individuality and spunk.  Whether it is teenager Lisel sneaking in through the window, pre-teen Louisa playing pranks, young Kurt learning to dance, or new Governess Maria returning Captain von Trapp's whistle, these quirky moments add to the musical's charm and connect you with the family dynamics of the von Trapp family.  With memorable songs and a multi-layered storyline, I have confidence that you and your family will be delighted by Drayton Entertainment's The Sound of Music.

About The Show

Join us for a timeless classic as our stage becomes alive with the "sound of music. “In this epic love story, aspiring nun Maria leaves the convent to govern the seven mischievous children of Captain von Trapp. Through her youthful vitality and purity of heart, she brings a fleeting moment of happiness to their lives as the shadows of tyranny spread over Europe

Get Your Tickets Now

The Sound of Music is now playing at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge Ontario.  Various dates and times are available for tickets with the final performance at 2pm on December 24 (Christmas Eve) 2022. 

Regular performance tickets are $53 for adults, $32 for youth under 20 years of age, and $43 for groups of 20 or more

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855 DRAYTON (372-9866), or online at  draytonentertainment.com

Oh Boy Your Family Will Enjoy Drayton Entertainment’s Annie

Last night we had the opportunity to attend Annie at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge Ontario (formerly the Dunfield Theatre), and in the words of Annie “Oh Boy” did we enjoy it!  The story begins within the walls of an orphanage during the Great Depression. There, Annie is comforting the youngest orphan with the story of how her parents left her there as a baby with a promise that they will come for her one day.  This story helps to lift the spirits of the young girl and foreshadows how Annie will to continue to inspire those she comes across throughout the show.

Each character in this musical is brought to life using song and dance. There are many show-stopping scenes and heartfelt musical numbers. The characters use them to display their hardships and aspirations in this show, and everyone learns a lot about what their life is lacking from one another. Many of them take these lessons learned and look forward to what tomorrow can bring.  

While Annie is the star of the production, it is Riley DeLuca’s enthusiastic delivery of well-known lines like “Oh Boy” and “Leaping Lizards” that captures the hearts of the audience.  Another stand out is Glynis Ranney’s portrayal of Miss Hannigan that echoed the memorable performance of Carol Burnett as the character in the 1980s movie version. Once Cynthia Smithers arrives as Grace Farrell and Thom Marriot is introduced as Oliver Warbucks the story of Annie becomes a tale about having the utmost optimistic outlook no matter the circumstances. 

Your Family Will Be All Smiles When Attending Annie 

While “TOMORROW” is the song most associated with Annie, one of the most memorable moments in the musical was the performance of “YOU’RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE” during the Bert Healy Radio Show scene. That will be exactly how your family will leave the performance of Annie.  They will be fully dressed in smiles!  

Ticket Information 

Annie is only here until the end of October so we suggest getting your ticket this Thanksgiving weekend and your family will be so thankful you did! 

Regular performance tickets are $48 for adults; $29 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for select Discount Dates and groups of 20 or more are $39. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. 

Annie is on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge from October 2 through October 27. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at any Drayton Entertainment Box Office, or by calling toll free 1-855-372-9866. 

There Is A Lot of Buzz Around Drayton Entertainment’s Production of The Birds and The Bees

 

Mating Season Makes for Strange Bedfellows

Set in a rural farming community during their Turkey Days celebration The Birds and The Bees tackles everything from actual birds and bees and their habits to modern day mating amongst members of the local community. During the Media Night Opening of The Birds and The Bees at Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge (formally the Dunfield Theatre), this comedic play had the audience in stiches with a side of shock and awe. It had several plot twists as characters wove their way through new situations from the beginning to end of this production.  It dealt with Mother-Daughter relationships, infertility, divorce, casual sex and friends with benefits or as referred to in this setting “No Strings Attached” scenarios. All of these subjects are discussed under the roof of an apiarist as she takes a retrospective look at her past, due to her newly separated daughter moving in. The daughter has nowhere else to go after leaving her turkey farm because of marriage troubles and sets the house a stir when she arrives.  When a young, innocent, researcher and neighbour, with a little too much testosterone, are added to the mix things do not go as smooth as honey at this beekeeper’s household. Perhaps this is what nature intended all along.  By the end of the production you are a little more educated when it comes to all meanings of “The Bird and The Bees”

 

38-year-old Sarah has left her husband and moved back home to live with her mother Gail until she sorts out her life. Despite the fact that she’s a divorcée of twenty years herself, Gail isn’t exactly providing the compassion that Sarah needs. An avid beekeeper, Gail has other things on her mind – like wondering why her honeybees are dropping dead all of a sudden.

PLEASE NOTE: This play contains mature themes and mild nudity

 

Get Your Tickets

Learn what all the buzz is about. Grab your tickets now! We think it will make a great PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

The Birds & The Bees runs May 23 to June 10.  Tickets may be purchased in person at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge (formerly Dunfield Theatre Cambridge), online at www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the Box Office at (519) 621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

Are You Ready To Rock? Then Head To Drayton Entertainment’s ROCK OF AGES - Media Coverage

Drayton Entertainment Takes on The Era of Electric Guitars and Mullets Galore

The 80s were a decade of full of screaming guitars and hair bands.  This era of music is captured well in Drayton Entertainment’s ROCK OF AGES.  The themes of Sex, Drugs and ROCK N ROLL get mixed up with a love story and those taking a stand during a time of change for the Los Angeles strip. Together these storylines combine to make up a musical spectacular you must see to believe!

 

From set design to the choregraphed dance moves, no detail was left behind when it came to setting the stage for this rocking performance.  It was a mix of a rock concert and the story of young love with each element having its own plot twists and humorous escapades.

Drayton Entertainment Got Wild Wild Wild with This Production

Wondering what we thought of ROCK OF AGES? Well both Diane and I have had watched this show before. Diane went to the first run of it in Toronto years ago where as I have only watched the film version of this musical.

Diane mentioned that the Toronto version did not have the comedic elements that this show did and she really appreciated how fun Drayton Entertainment made the show.  Being that I only watched the movie I had different plot lines in mind with different characters and enjoyed it being a fresh version of the story.

We appreciated this wild and crazy version of ROCK OF AGES and we think you will too! It will have you singing in your seat and maybe even dancing in the aisles! Are you ready to rock? Then get set for this hard rock nostalgia trip back to the 80s at Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge Ontario Canada.

Get Your Tickets Before They Are Gone!

Because this show contains mature themes, we think it will make it a great PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT.  We also suggest you grab your tickets now.  This show has limited ticket availability so visit https://www.draytonentertainment.com/rock-of-ages to get your tickets before they are gone!

Drayton Entertainment’s One for the Pot May Have You Seeing Double

When we arrived at Dunfield Theatre this week and noticed all the doorways on the stage, we knew this show would keep us on our toes. Much like It Runs In The Family that also included Eddie Glen and Amanda Leigh in the cast, this British Farce is truly a comedy of errors, mistaken identities, family lineage and fibs.  One for the Pot is set at the Hardcastle estate during an upscale party. As the party guests arrive you begin to question their reasons for being there.  As the party begins you learn about a sum of money that is about to be distributed, but during the party some unexpected but familiar faces arrive looking for their share of the pot.

 

Much like Drayton Entertainment’s Harvest you will see an actor playing multiple roles in this production, but you need to keep an eye on who is entering, exiting and hiding on stage to stay focused during the performance. 

“One For The Pot is one of the best farces ever written – it’s relentlessly funny, full of outrageous characters, and packed with clever plot twists that keep audiences guessing… and laughing,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment.  “The show is executed with brilliant comic finesse by a terrific cast of performers – audiences are in for a treat.”

We think One for the Pot would make a great Parents’ Night Out. Be sure to grab you tickets soon!

One for the Pot runs at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge from July 26 to August 12.  Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20 years of age.  Tickets for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates are $37.  HST is applicable to all ticket prices.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Make Sure You Make Your Way To Million Dollar Quartet @ Drayton Entertainment’s Dunfield Theatre

We had the opportunity to attend a performance of Drayton Entertainment’s Million Dollar Quartet at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge and to our delight many of Rock and Roll’s greatest artists were brought to life!

The very first time show we attended at the Dunfield Theatre was The Buddy Holly Story and much like that musical, this nostalgic production was both a lesson in history and music influence.  This show was set inside the recording studio at Sun Records with their four famous recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and “The King” Elvis Presley. Together these four iconic musicians create unforgettable collaborations while reminiscing about the events of that year. 

Inspired by the legendary 1956 recording session, which brought together then-rising star Johnny Cash, unknown Jerry Lee Lewis, veteran musician Carl Perkins, and chart-topper Elvis Presley at Sun Records for the first – and only – time.

If you want to enjoy these classic songs and see how this story unfolds, be sure to get your tickets for Million Dollar Quartet. It is only at The Dunfield Theatre for a limited time and you will want to be the seats to see these tribute artists perform right before your eyes!

Tickets
Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates are $37. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Splatzone Paintball And Adventure Centre – Low Impact Paintball And Bazooka Ball – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive a complimentary admission, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend the win a party at Splatzone too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Last week we had the opportunity to learn more about the Low Impact Paintball that is offered at SPLATZONE PAINTBALL AND ADVENTURE CENTRE in Cambridge Ontario.  Because my brother, niece and nephew were visiting from British Columbia I thought it was a great way to test out their indoor paintball arena.  My brother and his son have both participated in paintball games before, but because of my niece is only 10, she had been unable to give it a try (due to age restrictions).  Most paintball facilities are for adults and teens, but SPLATZONE offers LOW IMPACT PAINTBALL for those ages 7 and up. That meant all three of them could try it out.  In addition to LOW IMPACT PAINTBALL we were also introduced to BAZOOKA BALL which is recommended for ages 4 and up.

LOW IMPACT PAINTBALL @ SPLATZONE

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In addition to the variety of packages available to play low impact paintball, you can also rent coveralls to keep your clothes covered.  Each player was equipped with a helmet, paintball gun, low impact pellets and given thorough instructions about how the games would be played and how to operate the equipment.  Once inside the arena they played team vs team games along with a paintball version of dodgeball which kept everyone in the game even after getting splattered.  This kept the kids challenged and engaged during our time at SPLATZONE. My family really enjoyed the fact that they all got to play even though they were different ages, were different sizes and had different levels of paintball skills. 

 

Checking out @SplatzoneCA indoor #paintball #Splatzone

A photo posted by Diane Morgan & Lisa McDonald (@those2girls) on Oct 14, 2016 at 1:41pm PDT

BAZOOKA BALL @ SPLATZONE

Next up was a trial of BAZOOKZA BALL.  This activity takes place in a “glow in the dark” atmosphere where instead of paintballs being launched, foam balls are shot at targets around the room to collect points.  The equipment includes googles and a special air-gun that shoots the foam balls.  This is a timed game where each team tries to score the most points by hitting targets with different point values from across the room.  Because it might be a little hard to picture this, take a look at the video below to get a better idea of how BAZOOKA BALL works.

They have other offerings at Splatzone as well. They also offer traditional paintball, outdoor paintball, button bash, day camps, parties for birthdays, sport teams, youth groups and corporate events/team building. To learn more about the party packages from SPLATZONE be sure to visit www.splatzone.ca/party.

They even have GIFT CERTIFICATES and with Christmas only 2 months away, they could make a great present!

Plus, we have a contest! See below to learn about how you can win a party from Splatzone Paintball And Adventure Centre. The winner will receive either four Bronze Low Impact Paintball packages, or admission for six players to play two games of Bazooka Ball, and a game of Button Bash. Over a $100 value!

Enter To Win

We are giving away a Splatzone party! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with what party package you hope to win.

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