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lighthouse festival theatre iPhoto caption: The cast and creative team of Cinderella at Lighthouse Festival Theatre. Photo courtesy of Lighthouse Festival Theatre.

Lighthouse Festival’s holiday pantomime returns for a second year of family-friendly fun

As per panto tradition, Cinderella will feature audience call-and-response, topical zingers, and loving nods to the local community, framed by an irreverent retelling of a classic fairytale. Playwright Ken MacDougall will once again pen the script for the show.

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Nov 6, 2024
lighthouse festival theatre iPhoto caption: A stock image of Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover.

Lighthouse Festival Theatre announces 2025 season, curated by incoming artistic director Jane Spence

Lighthouse Festival Theatre, located in Port Dover and Port Colborne, has announced its jam-packed 2025 summer season.

By Aisling Murphy / Aug 30, 2024
lakefront iPhoto caption: Lakefront production still courtesy of Lighthouse Festival Theatre.

REVIEW: Sparks fly in Norm Foster’s uproarious Lakefront

In its world premiere at Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Lakefront is not only a love letter to Canada, but also a love letter to love.

By Janine Marley / Aug 29, 2024
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REVIEW: Doris and Ivy in the Home explores aging with heart and humour 

Norm Foster’s Doris and Ivy in the Home, directed by Jane Spence, is an exploration of friendship, love, and intimacy amidst the inevitable process of aging.

By Janine Marley / May 27, 2024