Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath Headline at New Amphitheater Opening in Fenelon Falls
The Grove Theatre is extremely excited to announce an eclectic line-up of talent for a month-long season opening! From Canadian classics, to local artists, and even something for the kids - The Grove is ecstatic to announce that the doors will be opening to the public, following all health guidelines this August!
Artistic Directors Christy Yael and Sean Cox have assembled a fantastic collection of artists to help celebrate the opening of The Grove Theatre. The Grove team is thrilled to have Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath open the amphitheater with their customized, quick witted and uproariously entertaining improv show.
The amphitheatre will be filled with music this August as they welcome Juno winner Crystal Shawanda and her band, Julian Taylor whose current release “The Ridge” has received Polaris, Juno and Summer Solstice Indigenous Awards nominations and was named “Solo Artist of the Year'' at the CFMA’s this year. Heather McGuigan’s Musical Cabaret featuring Stratford and Shaw festival regulars and The Rave On’s Liverpool Sessions featuring music from The Beatles and Glad All Over a collection of British Invasion favourites. The harmonies continue with a Sunday concert featuring 4 female local singer/songwriters, Cassie Noble of Lindsay, Tania Joy of Uxbridge and Shannon Roszell and Vicki Heacock from Fenelon Falls.
The Dance in the Grove evening will feature the multitalented choreographer and performer Bill Coleman as he shares his unique skills of dance and storytelling. Following Bill Coleman and Company, a performance of Worldly Women, an exciting work from the Toronto based troupe Dance Fachin.
The laughs will continue on both Comedy Night, as a pair of comedians from the Toronto comedy scene take the stage, and Family Fun Day, when the wickedly talented Greg Tarlin brings his high energy juggling comedy show to the Grove to delight kids of all ages.
During this season, and every season to follow, safety will remain a key priority for The Grove Theatre and its team. They will open with reduced capacity in accordance with the regulations outlined in the Reopening Ontario Act and have an on-site COVID-19 safety policy.
A theatre company at their core, The Grove is extremely excited to produce high-quality performing arts productions when the time is right. As a professional theater company they were saddened to postpone their inaugural production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Musical due to COVID-19. However they are thrilled to offer the community an exciting and diverse lineup of music, comedy and family fun. The company will officially open with their production of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy in the summer of 2022.
2021 August Season Lineup:
Thursday, August 5
7:30pm
Musical Cabaret
An evening of Broadway Favourites performed by Stratford and Shaw festival regulars Heather McGuigan, Billy Lake and Aidan DeSalaiz.
Friday Aug 6 & Saturday Aug 7
7:30pm
Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath
Famed dynamic duo of improv, Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath bring their customized, quick-witted, and uproariously entertaining show to The Grove.
Thursday, Aug 19
7:30pm
Comedy Night
Featuring Two Stand Up Comedians from Toronto.
Friday, Aug 20
7:30pm
Julian Taylor Trio
An up close and personal night of music with Musician Julian Taylor whose current release “The Ridge '' has received Polaris, Juno and Summer Solstice Indigenous Awards nominations and was named “Solo Artist of the Year '' at the CFMA’s this year.
Sunday, Aug 22
4:00pm
The Liverpool Sessions
A Beatles concert featuring the fab four’s greatest hits.
7:30pm
British Invasion Concert
Featuring music from The Rolling Stones, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits and much much more.
Thursday, August 26
7:30pm
Musical Cabaret
An evening of Broadway Favourites performed by Stratford and Shaw festival regulars Heather McGuigan and friends.
Friday, Aug 27
7:30pm
Crystal Shawanda
An exciting night with Blues and Country Musician Crystal Shawanda - Juno Award Winner, Canadian Music Award Winner. Her debut album Dawn of a New Day became the highest charted album by an Indigenous person from Canada, # 2 on the Billboard Top Country Charts.
Saturday, August 28
4pm - 4:30pm
Kids/Family Programming
The Greg Tarlin Juggling Show
An energetic, light-hearted comedy variety show suitable for all ages.
Saturday, August 28th
Dance in The Grove
7:30pm
Bill Coleman and Company
An evening of summer dance: sights, sounds and fancy footwork on the Grove stage.
&
Dance Fachin presents Worldly Women
Worldly Women explores the common experience shared between all women and how cultural barriers help us to realize our inherent power.
Sunday, Aug 29
4pm
Local Female Musicians Concert
Featuring local singer songwriters:
Cassie Noble (Lindsay)
Tania Joy (Uxbridge)
Shannon Roszell (Fenelon Falls)
Vicki Heacock (Fenelon Falls)
To find out more about August programming, visit: www.grovetheatre.ca/upcoming-events.
