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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
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#2 of 11 things to do in St. Jacobs
Theatres
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is conveniently located on Benjamin Road at the northern edge of Waterloo, in the heart of St. Jacobs' Market District. With the exquisite Best Western Plus St. Jacobs Country Inn next door, and endless shopping within walking distance, a visit to the Playhouse is a memorable outing, whether you're coming from near or far.Operating year-round, the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is a distinctive venue that features turn-of-the-century masonry and heavy timber accents associated with traditional Mennonite architecture. With 385 seats, the theatre auditorium has a raked layout that affords each seat a fantastic view of the stage.
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  • Jose V
    1 contribution
    Two persons with the same seats
    The show was amazing, but the experience not good. We purchased three tickets and find out there that somebody else also has the L21 seat, the person from the playhouse didn’t help at all, even when we have our ticket. I don’t understand why that happened
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written July 14, 2023
  • Linda
    103 contributions
    Not What I Expected!
    Recently saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor and will say the talent is amazing! Being to a few of these theatre shows , this was the one I liked the least. Found too much comedy for a wonderful biblical story ( Elvis?) Expected more of a biblical account I guess. Theatre itself was very nice and small , don’t think there would be a bad seat in the house. Will be looking forward to other shows in the future.
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 28, 2023
  • Bob V.
    1 contribution
    An enjoyable evening of entertainment
    High energy, upbeat. Cast did a great job. Really liked Joseph's voice. Clear and powerful. My only negative comment was that i felt the irreverent parts were a bit overplayed. Overall an enjoyable 3vening at a reasonqble cost.
    Drayton Entertainment
    Thank you for joining us!
    Written August 14, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 5, 2023
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bernieandlinda d
1 contribution
Heart gripping dream of lost love.
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Mary’s Wedding at St. Jacob’s Playhouse is a masterpiece of acting and storytelling. A dream on the eve of her wedding Mary remembers her first love, sadly killed in WW I. The stage is very bare with a minimum of props. The genius of the playwright is engaging the audience to use their imagination for the different scenes. A wonderfully gifted pair of actors create the characters in the story, and the story they tell grips the heart. The final scene is so gripping and arresting. We could hear many sniffles and see wiping of the eyes. A superb performance. Kudos to Drayton Festival Company for staging this play. The actors were given an immediate standing ovation. Bernie and Linda
Written November 2, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We agree that this moving love story is a must-see, and we're so glad that this was a meaningful experience for you..
Written November 3, 2023
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John Vos
Kitchener, Canada1 contribution
Absolutely amazing! Drayton never disappoints. Actors well castes, great talent and comfortable theatre seating!
Aug. 2023 • Friends
The talent was superb and the music was exciting. We are thrilled and grateful to have Drayton so close to home! Lots more shows to see!
Written August 6, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thanks for your great review! We're so glad that you enjoyed the show.
Written August 14, 2023
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Bob V.
1 contribution
An enjoyable evening of entertainment
Aug. 2023 • Couples
High energy, upbeat. Cast did a great job. Really liked Joseph's voice. Clear and powerful. My only negative comment was that i felt the irreverent parts were a bit overplayed. Overall an enjoyable 3vening at a reasonqble cost.
Written August 5, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thank you for joining us!
Written August 14, 2023
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Mercedes R
1 contribution
Lovely show
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Amazing show. Fantastic music. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and did not want it to end. Would highly recommend it.
Written August 4, 2023
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TMohr75
Kitchener, Canada8 contributions
Amazing performances of wonderful shows for an affordable price
Jul. 2023 • Family
Drayton Entertainment offers the chance to see incredible talent for an affordable price.

This isn’t small town theatre. Rather, you get some of the best shows performed by world class actors, singers, dancers and musicians.

We’ve been going for over a decade and love seeing the likes of David Rogers, Kristin Pearce, Danielle Wade and just last night Ben Page in Joseph.

Brilliant and definitely worth attending. You won’t be disappointed…we never are.
Written July 28, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thank you so much for your support over the years, and for taking the time to send us your amazing review!
Written August 14, 2023
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Linda
Toronto103 contributions
Not What I Expected!
Jul. 2023
Recently saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor and will say the talent is amazing! Being to a few of these theatre shows , this was the one I liked the least. Found too much comedy for a wonderful biblical story ( Elvis?) Expected more of a biblical account I guess.
Theatre itself was very nice and small , don’t think there would be a bad seat in the house.
Will be looking forward to other shows in the future.
Written July 28, 2023
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Terry O
London, Canada6 contributions
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Jul. 2023 • Family
We recently had the opportunity to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the St. Jacob's Playhouse. It was our 5th time seeing the production, including the Minneapolis production with Donny Osmond. We give this production 4 thumbs up (2 from me, 2 from my wife). Cudos to all the participants for a top notch show. Each time we have seen this show, there are minor changes that keep veterans like us entertained. Also, a word about the theatre seats. COMFORTABLE! I wish our Grand Theatre in London could do the same!! All in all, a great theatre experience. Well done Drayton Entertainment - you've done it again.
Written July 23, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thank you for joining us all the way from London, and we're so glad you had such a great experience at the show. We look forward to seeing you again soon! 👍👍
Written July 24, 2023
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Csmd
9 contributions
Fabulous!
Jul. 2023 • Couples
One of our new favourites..Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat! The cast, ensemble and choir were all fantastic! Highly recommend!
Written July 22, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
It's one of our favourites, too! Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your support!
Written July 24, 2023
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Marion P
Burlington, Canada158 contributions
Great, as always.
Jul. 2023
We saw Joseph with friends on our 50th wedding anniversary and it was a wonderful show. The cast was fantastic with so much energy and talent! We have seen so many Drayton productions and have enjoyed every one. We pity the people who don't get the opportunity to go.
Written July 21, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
WOW! Happy anniversary! Congratulations, and thank you for celebrating with us.
Written July 24, 2023
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Karen E
1 contribution
Great Shows
Jul. 2023 • Family
Great show & theater! I'd highly recommend visiting there! St. Jacob's is a beautiful town with lots to see & do, from the theater to the market, shops & outlets.
Written July 19, 2023
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Drayton Entertainment
Thanks for attending the show, and glad you were able to enjoy the area at the same time, too!
Written July 20, 2023
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ST. JACOBS COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is open:
  • Mon - Mon 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Tue - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Sat - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.