Celebrate Spooky Season with a Night of Magic and Laughter - Save 25% on Sin City Illusions Kitchener and Enter to Win

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Now that October has arrived, many are looking for ways to celebrate Spooky Season.  A great way is to get tickets to the upcoming Kitchener Sin City Illusions performance and we are thrilled to offer 25% off tickets with the promo code kwblog

This Las Vegas-style event is happening in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (beside THEMUSEUM) for ONE NIGHT ONLY 

on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7pm. It is sure to be a magical time. It features 3 Magicians, each with their own claim to fame!

The Performers include Penn and Teller's Matt Disero, Ken Margoe from Illusionarium, and Tik Tok star Ken Pham. 

Matt Disero: One of Toronto's most sought-after magicians, Matt has worked with comedy greats such as Drew Carey & Jerry Seinfeld. He has starred on Penn and Teller's Fool Us, and has headlined shows at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has performed at exotic locales such as Tokyo, Italy, London, Cypress, Australia, United States. We are VERY lucky to have him on our show, and you'll see why!

Ken Margoe: This guy catches bullets for a living! Ken was the headliner in the VIP room at Illusionarium, and holds the record for the most dangerous magic trick: 26 bullet catches in one day. He has performed for the New York Knicks, Woody Harrelson, 50cent, The Rolling Stones, Much Music, City TV, and many more. This is not a show that you want to miss.

Ken Pham: With a large following and over 10 million views on social media, Ken has taken his act from behind the screen to the live stage with much fanfare. He's performed at sold-out venues such as The Rec Room, Showtime Comedy, The Royal Comedy Theatre, and Meridian Centrepointe Theatres. His act involves mentalism, magical stage props, and a whole lot of laughter.

This is guaranteed to be a fun and incredible evening for the whole family. See you there!

Sin City Illusions Tickets are $19+tax/fees, but our readers receive 25% off the ticket price by using our coupon code kwblog

Grad Your Tickets before it sells out!

Head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-city-illusions-featuring-penn-tellers-matt-disero-tickets-428923440557

then use the discount code kwblog at checkout to save 25% on the ticket price. (on the ticket page above the words General Admission, you need to click on the text Enter the promo code, then a text box will pop up, enter kwblog then click Apply at the right side of the text box). Ticket prices on the right side of the page will be discounted. After the amount of tickets are selected, click checkout and finish the purchase page).

Enter to Win

Make sure to enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Sin City Illusions in Kitchener! The contest listed below (it might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only.  You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment with why you want to win.

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Drayton Entertainment Presents A Great Show for March Break – The Solo Circus – Enter to Win

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Ever since Hugh Jackman portrayed PT Barnum, the man who turned theatre on its head with the creation of the circus, in the musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, there has been a new interest in circus acts.

It seems fitting that Drayton Entertainment known for its musicals, has flipped the script and is presenting a circus style performance on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge (formerly the Dunfield Theatre) this March Break.

March Break Solo Circus

The March Break Solo Circus highlights elements of the circus including aerials, juggling, stunts and a bit of comedy to make it a great show for the whole family! With morning and afternoon shows to choose from, you can find the best time for famed stage and screen performers Michael Dubois and Viktoria Grimmy to astound you.  This duo will transport you from the theatre experience to making you imagine you are under a Big Top Tent at the Greatest Show on Earth! Tickets are just $20 so grab yours before they are gone!

Get Your Tickets

The Solo Circus takes place on March 11 & 12 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. in Cambridge Ontario at the Hamilton Family Theatre (formerly knows as the Dunfield Theatre).

Tickets for the March Break Solo Circus are only $20 plus HST for all seats. With only four performances scheduled, families are encouraged to book now. Tickets can be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com/circus in person at any Drayton Entertainment Box Office, or by calling (519) 621-8000 or Toll Free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Enter to Win

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A Discussion With The Moblees Live Director And Choreographer David Connolly

The Moblees Live At St Jacobs Country Playhouse

Drayton Entertainment is bringing the children’s television series The Moblees to Kitchener Waterloo Ontario for a live show at St Jacobs Country Playhouse.  The Moblees Live! On A Wishin’ Mission will be taking the stage for 8 performances this April.

We had the opportunity to interview David Connolly the director and choreographer of the show.  Here are his thoughts.

1. When it comes to The Moblees how does choreographing a production like this differ from a stage musical like Pirates Of Penzance? The foundation is the same - “what movement is required to have these characters best tell the story?”  In the case of the Moblees, the entire plot of the show is based on movement so there’s a lot more choreography to create than in a traditional musical.
2. How much time and practice was involved in creating this Moblees Live show? The Moblees Live show is an extension of the television series which I co-direct and choreograph so really, the live show has been in development for years.
3. How do you think the young attendees will react to seeing their favourite television characters live on stage? Preschoolers are always thrilled to see their favourite TV characters in person.  It’s like meeting your hero at Disneyland.  Watching the kids watch the show is always my favourite part.
4. The message from The Moblees is to encourage children to be active.  Will the audience be encouraged to move like The Moblees during the performance? Absolutely!  Everybody get ready to Purple Party Twist!!!
5. What sort of motivational messaging will the parents and family members take away from this show? On their “Wishin’ Mission” to help the Wishing Star get back up into the sky, the Moblees learn it’s better to give wishes than to get them.
6. When you were a child, which television series did you enjoy most and did it inspire you to start your journey of where you are today? I had my very own tickle trunk because of Mr. Dress Up and considered Casey a very close friend.  I also loved The Friendly Giant and Romper Room.  All those shows nurtured my imagination and love of music so yes, they absolutely inspired my journey.
7. Which of The Moblees is most like you? Great question that I’ve never been asked!  I would say I most relate to Carlin’s high-energy and spontaneity

Get Creative With The Moblees Colouring Contest

Not only do The Moblees want you to get creative with your Moblee Move, they want to see how creative you are with a colouring page! Download the colouring contest sheet at and drop it off before April 10, 2017 to the address provides for a chance at winning 4 tickets to see THE MOBLEES LIVE! WISHIN’ ON A MISSION

https://www.draytonentertainment.com/ArticleMedia/Files/moblees-colouring-contest-2017_web.pdf

 

To learn more about The Moblees see the info below.

Featuring stars from the hit CBC Kids series, this brand new show invites kids to gallop, giggle, twist and twirl as they go on a fun-filled adventure. It’s a special day in Terra Mova, and you’re all invited! Bailey Butterfly, Dasha Dog, Gisbert Grasshopper and Sylvio Snake have planned a catter-cool surprise dance party for Carlin Caterpillar’s birthday but, oh noodles! The Wishing Star has gone missing! Carlin can't blow out his candle until we use our amazing Moblee moves to rescue the star and send it back to the sky.

Kids ages 2 to 8 will love this fun and interactive live stage show based on the hit CBC Kids television series. Move mighty Moblees, and get your tickets today!

SHOWS
Thurs, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Fri, April 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Sat, April 22 at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Sun, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

THEATRE ADDRESS
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
40 Benjamin Rd. E.
Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9

TICKETS
All tickets: $27 plus HST.

AUDIENCE
Ideal for kids aged 2 to 8 and their families.

RUNNING TIME
55 minutes without intermission.

For tickets information visit https://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=the-moblees#about

Smouldering Songs Set The Scene For Drayton Entertainment’s Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Drayton Entertainment’s final show this season at the Drayton Festival Theatre is the iconic Smokey Joe’s Café.  This production is performed completely through song.  The singers bring the heat with songs like Ruby Baby and they set the stage on fire with their rendition of Jailhouse Rock, but it’s the smooth songs like Hound Dog that smoulder throughout the show.

 

All of the songs featured in this musical are written by the famous songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stroller, who had many hits throughout the 1950’s. The songs in Smokey Joe's Cafe are accompanied by choreography that brings the story of each performance to life.  The mix of solo and ensemble songs along with the live band on stage, sets the scene of local nightclub from that era.

Get Your Tickets

Smokey Joe's Café runs until September 3, 2016 in Drayton Ontario at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Tickets are $44 for Adults and $26 for Youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $36. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at any Drayton Entertainment Box Office, or by calling toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

The Drayton Entertainment Female Force Comes To Play In Norm Foster’s The Ladies Foursome

It’s time to hit the green once again with Drayton Entertainment’s THE LADIES FOURSOME.  This follow up to Norm Foster’s THE MEN’S FOURSOME, a production they performed earlier this theatre season, has brought audiences back to the St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse for more guffaws on the golf course.  Unlike The Men’s Foursome which had the fellas reminiscing after a University reunion, these gals are playing a round in honour of friend that had just passed away.  Three of the four ladies knew each other through weekly golf games with the deceased and the fourth was the owner of a vacation spot that the recently departed stayed at annually.  Each of the women had very different personalities, jobs, dreams and family issues, but these issues were looked at with fresh eyes as each topic came to light throughout the course of the day.  Most of the conversations were met with a bit of sarcasm and someone pointing out the obvious to another that was oblivious.  Tension was met with humour and ultimately each of the ladies left the day feeling more supported and accomplished than when she arrived.

You don’t need to be a golf pro or even an amateur to appreciate Drayton Entertainment’s THE LADIES FOURSOME and with the LPGA heading to the area later this month for the Manulife Classic, this play will help you get into the swing of things!

 

Regular performance tickets are $44.00 for adults; $26.00 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $36.00. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.

The Ladies Foursome runs through August 27. Tickets can be purchased in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, online at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com or by calling the Box Office at (519) 747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

Big Music Fest 2015 - Media Launch and PRE SALE CODE

Big Music Fest Returns To Kitchener

Today involved heading to Kitchener City Hall for Media Coverage of the Big Music Fest 2015 Media Launch.  The artists performing at this year's event were announced over the lunch hour and I did my best to tweet it all in real time!

It began with the  Master Of Ceremonies, Mayor Berry Vrabnovic describing how last year's Big Music Fest came to be and that we should be looking forward to this year's event.

Other local dignitaries took to the podium to let us know that Kitchener Ontario wants to focus on Arts and Culture and that Big Music Fest will be an expanded festival this year.  This year's event will also include a Food Festival as well as a Film Festival.

See Who Is Headed To Kitchener For Big Music Fest

The theme for Big Music Fest 2015 is CLASS AND KICK ASS. Once again Big Music Fest will be hosting the Breaking Bands event on the Friday night of the music festival. After the announcement about the Friday night kick off event, they annouced the CLASS ACT.

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Rod Stewart And Blondie with Mathew Curry and Mark Ballas will be taking the stage on the final day of Big Music Fest, Sunday July 12 2015.
I had the opportunity to see Rod Stewart many moons ago at the CNE Grandstand. He put on a spectacular show! Lots of energy and audience interaction, including his signature soccer ball launching.

As for the KICK ASS portion of this year's Big Music Fest they brought in some big guns

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Soundgarden And Janes Addiction with Monster Truck and Extreme will be performing on Saturday July 11 2015 at McLennan Park Kitchener Ontario Canada!

I have been a big fan of Chris Cornell both as a solo artist and as lead singer of some fantastic bands, but have yet to see him perform live.  I did however see Extreme perform in Toronto in the early 90s and they were great!

Plus there will still be more performers added to this! We can't wait to see which groups will be also be playing at the multiple day music festival!

Tickets Go On Sale This Week

 BigMusicFest.com states that tickets go on sale Friday February 13, 2015 but according to CTV Kitchener there will be a pre-sale on Thursday February 12, 2015

UPDATE FEB 11th
Big Music Fest has listed their PRE SALE CODE on their Facebook page

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The BIG Question

We want to know! Which Big Music Fest Act(s) are you looking forward to most? Let us know in comments!