Christmas at Harbourfront
Festive season of performances begins in late November
Harbourfront stage on November 30
This festive season at Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre will showcase music, comedy, drama, and family entertainment.
Kicking things off on November 30 at 7:30 pm is Christmas in Cape Breton, a festive celebration filled with beloved characters, laughter, and tunes.
Providing the comedy for the night, comic actor Bette MacDonald (Mr. D) and cast bring beloved characters Mary Morrison, Wayne Tomko, Beulah Claxton, Martin MacKinnon, and Beaver MacLeod to life on stage.
Alongside the comedy, which humorously explores seasonal tribulations, the show brims with musical talent from all five performers: Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin of JUNO-nominated Beòlach, and ECMA Award-winner Jordan Musycsyn.
As Bette says, “The idea of Christmas in Cape Breton is to have as much fun as we possibly can while staying within the confines of the law. We put everything we love about Christmas into this show!”
PEI singer songwriter Lennie Gallant will be joined on stage with a full band, bringing his Christmas Tour 2024 to Harbourfront on December 1, featuring seasonal songs, heart-warming stories, and captivating visuals in a multimedia presentation.
Harbourfront will welcome the local community onto their stage, showcasing some of the Island’s finest talent on December 6 and 7, with Fandango Musical Players’ presentation of Carols at Christmas. Featuring the ever-popular Singing Christmas Tree, the troupe of singers, dancers, and actors will deliver an evening filled with music, dance, and seasonal storytelling for all ages.
Local theatre company, The Harbourfront Players, returns with their new family drama, An ALL-OUT Island Christmas. Written by Karen Slater and Wayne Murphy, and directed by Marlane O’Brien, performances run from December 12–14.
On December 29, Dufflebag Theatre returns with their trademark take on the classic story of Peter Pan.
Harbourfront Theatre is also holding its festive open house event on November 17. Holiday at Harbourfront will feature backstage tours, live music, homemade crafts for sale from local artisan sellers and exclusive ticket deals.