- Advance Purchase Only (No Walk-ups)
- Masks are Mandatory
- All Public Health Guidelines will be enforced
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We are open!! Check out our fall lineup!!
Keep up to date with what is going on at the Hall...
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OLD LOVE
by Norm Foster
Wednesday Sept 8
at 2pm and 7:30pm
Thursday Sept 9
at 2pm and 7:30pm
Friday Sept 10 at 7:30pm
Saturday Sept 11 at 2pm
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Professional Theatre produced by the Orillia Opera House
Norm Foster's Old Love is a wonderfully-spun story about the chance meetings over thirty years of Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss' wife. We meet the people that populate their lives, chronicled with Norm Foster's trademark wit, warmth and laughter every step of the way. It leads us to wonder - can it sometimes be too late to start something new? Presented by Meaford Hall.
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Artist Life Stories, Speaker Series |
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Each evening is like a perfectly mixed cocktail. Two parts conversation, one-part live music, one-part question and answer and splashed with a dash of the unexpected. Each evening includes a 90-minute interview session and ends with your questions answered from the stage. And, everyone comes away with the true story behind the artist. Hosted by Cameron Smillie, co-founder of Live at the Hippo Pool Events Inc., presenting performing arts events in theatres across southwestern Ontario.
Presented by Meaford Hall.
*All of these performances max 50% capacity
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Ashley MacIsaac:
Fiddler Extraordinaire
Thursday, Sept 30 8pm
One of the most celebrated Canadian roots musicians of all time, having sold 500,000 plus albums, Ashley has garnered international acclaim with hard-nosed, traditional Cape Breton style, while adding his own spin, mixing genres and updating Celtic music to appeal to a broader spectrum of fans. Much has been said about the antics of the enfant terrible of the Fiddle, but only because he has had international success and notoriety from such an early age.
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Rik Emmett: Reflections and Reinvention:
From Rock Star to Poet
Tuesday, Oct 10 8pm
Rik Emmett’s journey in music is explored. Starting as the lead singer/songwriter/ guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz (across many musical genres) have provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame and the Juno Hall of Fame, with a few ‘Best Guitarist’ awards in various categories garnered along the way. And now a published poet, with his “Reinvention” collection on ECW Press!
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Marc Jordan: Confessions of a Dyslexic Mind
Thursday, Nov 18 8pm
Creating material for Rod Stewart and other superstars, this multi award-winning songwriter, singer and producer has battled dyslexia his entire life. All told his songs appear on over 35 MILLION albums. With 17 albums of his own and counting Marc is a quiet force in the music business. Also, an avid artist and sometimes actor!
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Ian Thomas: A Life in Song
Wednesday, Dec 1 8pm
Musician and author Ian Thomas rose to international fame with his 1973 hit song, Painted Ladies. During an illustrious career he’s earned a Juno Award, the prestigious UNICEF Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award and the SOCAN National Achievement Award for song writing. His songs have had additional success with international artists such as Bette Midler, Santana, Manfred Mann, America, Chicago, Bon Jovi and Anne Murray. Thomas will discuss his musical journey, life as a writer and his recent works with host Cameron Smillie.
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The Stampeders- Celebrating 50 Years
Sat Oct 16 7:30pm
‘They're on their way, to the city lights’ ... and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the quintessential Canadian – and Hall of Fame – song, Sweet City Woman! A veritable soundtrack to a whole generation that will ‘carry you home’ ... maybe not to Birmingham ... but back to a time of tie-dyed t-shirts and elevator shoes, 15¢ coffee and homemade apple pie, dating and dreaming ... By the time The Stampeders get to the first chorus of the first song, everyone will be singing along. The enduring musical legacy of The Stampeders, celebrating 50 years... 'better catch a noon train, better get there for a rock 'n' rolling good time!’.
Presented by Shantero Productions.
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Wingfield's Inferno
by Dan Needles
Starring Rod Beattie Directed by Douglas Beattie
Thurs Oct 28 7:30pm
Burn baby, burn! Rod Beattie, aka Walt Wingfield, brings the heat as he returns in Wingfield’s Inferno, the sixth installment of Dan Needles’ hilarious series. A fire devastates the Orange Hall in Larkspur and Walt takes it upon himself to organize the rebuilding. But with high insurance costs and government red tape in the way, Walt has no choice but to light a fire under a colourful cast of local characters for help.
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Meaford Dragons Return
Thurs Nov 4, 7:30pm
Meaford Chamber of Commerce’s “Dragons” is an exciting annual event where local new and expanding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of local "Dragons" in the quest for serious rewards. Since its inception in 2008, Dragons has assisted over 60 entrepreneurs with over $260,000 in cash and prizes. This year's event will be hosted by comedian Evan Carter who has opened for such performers as Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Air Supply and Dionne Warwick. He has also worked alongside such Canadian comedy icons as Dave Broadfoot and Don Harron. With a lightly catered intermission featuring local foods and budding chefs included in the price of admission, the business of starting a business has never been more deliciously entertaining. Don't miss this unique opportunity to cast your vote for the winner of the "Audience Choice" prize fund and support the new local entrepreneurs. www.meafordchamber.ca Presented by the Meaford Chamber of Commerce.
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Mudmen
Nov 6 7:30pm
Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered in 1993 as “The Campbell Brothers”, the band signed a deal with EMI Records and changed their name to “Mudmen” in 1998. With over 3000 shows to date, Mudmen Robby Campbell, Sandy Campbell, Jeremy Burton, Mike Meacher and Dan Westenenk believe that nice guys can finish first while enjoying life & what you do. Their music has been featured on Xbox and PlayStation games, NBC’s television show “Black Donnellys”, WWE Wrestling, Don Cherry’s hockey videos, The Mackenzie Brothers TWO-FOUR Special on CBC, HBO’S Shameless TV show, HNIC Coach’s Corner (Dale Hunter tribute), 6 music videos on Much Music, and they’ve reached top 20 on the Edge radio. Presented by Meaford Hall. www.mudmen.ca
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100 Years from Now –
A Folk Musical of Love, Sacrifice and the Great War
Wed Nov 10 7:30pm
Written by Jason Murphy with musical book written by Jason Murphy and John Eaton
100 Years from Now tells the remarkable true story of WWI nursing sister and local Georgian Bay area resident, Mae Belle Sampson, the first woman to enlist in the Canadian Army Medical Corp. Blending original songwriting with stirring archival imagery and dramatic storytelling, 100 Years from Now, is a magical journey from the Great Lakes to Vimy Ridge and beyond. Presented by Meaford Hall and Shipyard Productions Inc.
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The Traveling Milburys
Fri Nov 12 7:30pm
The Traveling Milburys capture the raw talent, excitement and magic of super group The Traveling Wilburys for audiences to experience worldwide! The Traveling Milburys’ performances feature all the hits of The Traveling Wilburys and classics from each individual artist--including George Harrison and The Beatles; Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers; Jeff Lynne and ELO; Roy Orbison; and Bob Dylan.
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