2022 SUMMER SEASON

With Jim McNally, Denis Grignon, and Rick Currie

Friday, July 1
7:30–10:00 PM

The Grove is marking Canada Day with three veteran standup comedians who, not coincidentally, made their start in our Nation’s Capital. (Two of them still live there, while the other is now a resident of Kawartha Lakes!). Their many (and very Canadian) credits include appearances on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, Laugh Out Loud, Definitely Not The Opera, The Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. Headliner Rick Currie was one of the staff writers for The Rick Mercer Report. Can ya get more Canadian—and funny—than this?

Saturday, July 2
7:30–10:00 PM

An evening under the stars with music from the 1950’s including hits like “Only The Lonely” and “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison, “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be The Day” by Buddy Holly and much, much more.

SPONSORED BY: Crazy Monkey Tree Services and Crazy Monkey Meadows

With award-winning duo Greg Tarlin and Kristi Heath

Sunday, July 3
4:00–5:00 PM

A high-energy show combining circus skills with physical comedy. This show, which has been performed on 3 continents, features displays of unicycling, stilt dancing, puppetry, juggling, audience involvement, and more.

SPONSORED BY: Cable Cable

Friday, July 8
7:30–10:00 PM

Award-winning musician Julian Taylor returns after playing to a Sold Out House last August.

His new album The Ridge is arguably the musician’s biggest release in his 25 year career, which recently earned him nominations for English Songwriter Of The Year and Solo Artist Of The Year at the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

SPONSORED BY: Shawn Wray, Affinity Group Pinnacle Realty Ltd. Brokerage

Sunday, July 10
8:00–10:30 PM

Join Canadian cultural icon, comedian, and social activist, Mary Walsh as she performs some of her best comedic bits and most popular characters from Dancing With Rage, CODCO and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, along with up-to-the-minute local political satire.

SPONSORED BY: The Moorings on Cameron Lake by The Kawartha Group

With Opening Act Craig Fay

Saturday, July 16
7:30–10:00 PM

At the Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May Street, Fenelon Falls

Jason Blanchard is an ex-soldier, ex-husband and ex-tremely funny. After growing up in a typical small town, this friendly and energetic comedian has matured into a versatile headlining comedic entertainer who has toured the world.

With Griffen Palmer and Nate Haller

Tuesday, August 9
7:30–10:00 PM

A behind the scenes look at what it takes to write and perform original music. Local favourite Madison Kozak, now based in Nashville, brings her compelling voice and country music to The Grove along with guests Griffen Palmer and Nate Haller. Enjoy an evening of stories and music under the stars with these incredible up and coming country musicians.

SPONSORED BY: Lynn’s Kitchen, Bobcaygeon

Wednesday, August 17
7:30–10:00 PM

Heather McGuigan’s Musical Theatre Cabaret Returns with Music from the ‘70s to ‘90s. Including songs from Into The Woods, Phantom Of The Opera, and Little Shop Of Horrors, don’t miss this evening filled with songs and tales of the theatre.

SPONSORED BY: BTW Electronic Parts & Batteries

Written by and Starring Melody Johnson of Second City

Wednesday, August 24
7:30–10:00 PM

Debuting in 2018, Person of Interest has been delighting audiences across the country. Those who enjoy the wave of stand-alone storytelling like CBC’s Vinyl Café, and National Public Radio’s The Moth podcasts, will crave this yarn spinning, edgy, comic tale. Person of Interest, is an extremely topical tale, about a good, law-abiding citizen who hoped to volunteer in her community. When she applied for a police background check, she discovered she had a record, courtesy of some very bad neighbours. And now she is considered a Person of Interest.

SPONSORED BY:
RBC Lindsay Branch

Thursday, September 8
7:30–10:00 PM

Mr. Johnson brings his massive, well known and highly influential song book to life in this one-man acoustic performance drenched in the blues and folk music that inspired his Big Sugar catalogue. Singing his modern classics “Turn The Lights On” and “Ride Like Hell”, the Newfoundland anthem “All Hell For A Basement” and even classics he’s written for other artists like “Highway Of Heroes”. Don’t miss this special event.

Friday, September 9
7:30–10:00

Written and Performed by Chris Gibbs, A Legal Alien includes some of Chris’ best material from 30 years in comedy, with observations, stories and even a little bit of the acrobatics left over from his years as a street performer, all woven together in a very funny show about moving from the UK to Canada.

Chris’ silly, playful and clean approach to comedy has seen him successfully touring Canada since his first visit in 1994.

SPONSORED BY: Rosepark Landscaping Ltd.

Saturday, September 10
7:30–10:00 PM

Classically trained singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rory Taillon is a road warrior, touring across the country and back again. Hitting number three on the National Folk Charts, he has the soul of the East coast but the sound of the West in his songs.

Sunday, September 11
7:30–10:00 PM

Heather McGuigan’s Musical Theatre Cabaret Returns with music from the last 20 years, including songs from Once, Evan Hanson and Kinky Boots.

SPONSORED BY: Sobeys Fenelon Falls

Thursday, September 15
7:30–10:00 PM

After winning the Canadian Country Music Association award for Female Vocalist of the Year two years in a row, Marie Bottrell went on to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Now she brings her own hits as well as country favorites and the music of Patsy Cline to The Grove Theatre.

SPONSORED BY: Saucy Willow Inn

Friday, September 16
7:30–10:00 PM

With opening act and Emcee. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Now in her fourth decade of showbiz, Elvira Kurt is a comedy legend, gay icon and trail-blazing national treasure who has won all the accolades: locally, as a Toronto Fringe Festival Patron’s Pick; nationally, winning both a Canadian Screen Award & Canadian Comedy Award; and internationally, with a Cannes Film Festival Award for ‘Women Seen’ to name a few.

SPONSORED BY: Handley Lumber

Saturday, September 17
6:30–9:00 PM

A THANK YOU to the community for the generous support that has been extended to us in our inaugural season. Join us for fun, food, & magic!

Community Event: 6:30–7:30
Fun activities for kids of all ages
from our partner:
Maryboro Lodge Museum
Popcorn!
Cold beverages from Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Bring a picnic to enjoy on the theatre steps!

The Ben Show and Magic & Circus Arts: 7:30–9:00
This is a world-class performance by two of the finest entertainers in North America. Interactive and clever, with magic, circus-arts, stunts and more—a bit of everything—this show is always a huge hit! Amazing stage presence, amazing skill, amazing fun—prepare to be AMAZED!