Watermark Summer 2026

Artistic Director Robert Tsonos has announced Watermark Theatre’s 2026 Summer Season, featuring Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking and Kristen Da Silva’s Sugar Road, two productions that will bring plenty of laughs and a touch of romance to North Rustico next summer.

In 1960s London, Greg is paying a visit to Ginny’s parents to ask for her hand in marriage. The only thing is, they’re not Ginny’s parents. Blithely misinformed, he arrives at the home of Philip and Sheila hoping they’ll give their blessing, but no one is quite what they seem and nothing quite goes to plan. Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking is a well-crafted, funny, and perfectly-paced comedy of misunderstandings that weaves an entanglement that will leave audiences guessing to the last minute.

A country singer and a young woman meet in a magical chance encounter before being separated by his rise to fame. Now it’s 12 years later, he’s at the top of his career, she’s keeping the lights on at the family business, and they’re about to meet again. Kristen Da Silva’s Sugar Road is filled with laughter, romance and a little country music about the one that got away.

As the playwright behind Sugar Road, Kristen Da Silva is no stranger to creating heartfelt comedies. Da Silva, a playwright, actor, and director based in Ontario, began her writing career in 2014 and has since become one of Canada’s most produced playwrights. She is best known for her comedic plays—including Where You Are (which has been translated into four languages and produced across Canada, in the United States, and Europe), Hurry Hard, Beyond the Sea, The Rules of Playing Risk, and Sugar Road. She is also a two-time recipient of the Playwrights Guild New Comedy Award.

The Watermark Music Series also returns for another series of concerts by local PEI musicians interpreting the works of famous songwriters. Full details will be released next spring.

Season ticket passes are available at tickets.watermarktheatre.com or by calling the box office at 902-963-3963.