Blyth Festival
Blyth Festival
4.5
Theatres • Theatre & Performances
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Join the thousands of adventurers who come ready to see some of the finest, boldest, most brilliant original theatre in Canada. The Blyth Festival currently boasts two venues, Memorial Hall, and the Harvest Stage. Built in 2021, the Harvest Stage is a permanent open-air amphitheater, with a thrust stage and audience on three sides, located at the fairgrounds in Blyth, Ontario. It currently seats 150 patrons, is fully accessible, and is canopied with shade for the comfort of our patrons. Shows at the Harvest Stage run June through September. Memorial Hall is currently closed, but hopes to re-welcome audiences later in 2022. Always relevant, always real. This is Blyth
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  • E L
    Toronto, Canada21 contributions
    Exciting theatre
    This is a consistently high calibre theatre with original plays that make regional history come to life in compelling and very moving ways. Over recent years we have seen brilliant and poignant plays, with superb acting and sets, about subjects as diverse as the 19th century African American proprietor of the Wilberforce Hotel, PT Barnum, Guy Lombardo, and the bizarre ponzi scheme of the "Pigeon King." Well worth a side trip if you plan to go to the Stratford Festival. Well worth a trip in any event!
    Visited July 2019
    Written June 7, 2020
  • Donna G
    Godfrey, Canada185 contributions
    A Special Christmas Experience
    Very talented actors, good writing and a play adapted to the local area makes the “Christmas Carol” relevant and highly entertaining to its audience. We enjoyed the music, quality of acting, the sets and many artistic surprises. A well deserved standing ovation was given. The theatre was very nice and the sound was good. Seating was comfortable. Very affordable. Great for couples and families.
    Visited December 2019
    Travelled with family
    Written January 1, 2020
  • operalover939
    Toronto, Canada2,938 contributions
    Mark Crawford is a comic genius
    The pandemic forced the construction of the new Harvest Theatre. Its sight lines are good, and the seats are covered, but the stage is not: a flaw which I hope will be corrected. It made no difference last Wednesday since the weather was sunny and warm. We attended Mark Crawford's one-man show, 'Chase the Ace'. The man is a genius! We have enjoyed all his plays, most recently 'The New Canadian Curling Club', and 'Chase the Ace' fully met our expectations. It is very funny. Try to see it if you can.
    Visited September 2021
    Written September 20, 2021
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Duplizarb
Lambton Shores, Canada155 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
So glad we were able to see the plays outside due to good weather.
Fabulous play. Great volunteers. What a great experience.
Written July 23, 2023
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Jul. 2023 • Family
I took three generations of my family to see Liars at a Funeral at the Memorial Theater in Blyth. It's one of the best productions I've seen there! Excellent acting: all five actors played double roles in this well-written comedy. Our seven year-old thought it was hilarious even though he missed all the sexual "in your window." I appreciated the box office making a last minute change to accommodate my son's wheelchair. The whole experience was a big hit with my family. Thank you!
Written July 9, 2023
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Margaret H
Walkerton, Canada1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Couples
The setting at the Harvest Stage is beautiful. The play "Sticks and Stones" was well performed as all Blyth Theatre seem to be. Blyth itself is charming with places for a bite to eat or chocolate and gelato treats.
Written July 7, 2023
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Wilda T
Canada69 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
The play Liars at a Funeral is very funny, laugh out loud funny, not tee-hee funny. The acting and the set were first rate. The facility is comfortable and the staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful.
There are lots of really cute shops on the same street, after the show we shopped around and most of us bought a gift or something for ourself - really unique shops, and lovely people.
Written June 30, 2023
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Lila P
1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Family
Went to see Liars at a funeral, best comedy show I've seen in a long time! Everything was perfect right down to the beverages and snacks at intermission. Very comfortable theatre!
Written June 24, 2023
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John B
1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Family
My wife and I went to see the play "Liars at a funeral". The production was excellent and very funny. We are thankful that the Blyth Festival supports Canadian plays and offers such high quality production.
Written June 23, 2023
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Marie P
Gowanstown Ontario81 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Liars At A Funeral is a show that is not to be missed! We laughed from start to finish. With one exception, all performers portray two people and it is so skilfully done that sometimes you actually think that you are seeing both people at the same time. We thoroughly enjoyed this show.
Written June 23, 2023
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Nancy M
9 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
Liars at a Funeral has clever dialogue, funny lines including local references, superb acting and great chemistry. It was like watching a strip tease where each reveal hinted at the final big enchilada. So fun!
Written June 22, 2023
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Carol K
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Jun. 2023 • Friends
Liars at a Funeral was a very funny play . I would recommend to anyone who likes a play with good comedy . The five actors did a remarkable job of changing clothes and performing for each of their characters . I am.lookong forward to the Donnelly's trilogy .
Written June 16, 2023
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Gail L
Mitchell, Ontario249 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
At long last Blyth Festival Theatre main building is back after COVID shut down live theatre. Its opening play is "Liars at a Funeral". What a funny, well-written play by a budding new Canadian playwright.

Volunteers made the experience of taking the elevator and being seated smooth and efficient. Everyone from staff, volunteers, to patrons seemed jubilant to be back inside the grand old building. My only regret is the loss of the ramp along the side of the building. It made getting in and out so much safer, faster, and easier for those of us who are mobility challenged. Maybe some day the festival theatre will be able to afford a full size elevator.

Blyth Festival is to be commended for its commitment to promoting excellent Canadian live theatre.
Written June 16, 2023
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