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Drayton Festival Theatre

Halfway There

A Laugh-A-Minute Comedy

July 3 to July 21, 2024

By Norm Foster

There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia – especially when four female best friends meet for coffee every day at the local diner to share gossip, romance, bawdy tales, and the true meaning of life.

When Sean, a heartbroken doctor from Toronto, takes a temporary job at the clinic and becomes interested in local waitress Janine, the Maritime town that’s best known for being the halfway point between the Equator and North Pole is tipped off its axis. What follows is a month of lessons learned for all, through hilarity, tears, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.

Norm Foster, Canada’s favourite playwright, has another hit on his hands with his raucously funny comedy about the messiness of love.  

Recommended for ages 13 and up.  

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Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)
  • Post-show Question & Answer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 25
Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27
Thursday 28
Friday 29
Saturday 30
Sunday 1
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Thursday 5
Friday 6
Saturday 7
Sunday 8
Monday 9
Tuesday 10
Wednesday 11
Thursday 12
Friday 13
Saturday 14
Sunday 15
Monday 16
Tuesday 17
Wednesday 18
Thursday 19
Friday 20
Saturday 21
Sunday 22
Monday 23
Tuesday 24
Wednesday 25
Thursday 26
Friday 27
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30
Tuesday 31
Wednesday 1
Thursday 2
Friday 3
Saturday 4
Sunday 5

Reviews

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A perfect stage for a great cast of 5 to share their hilarious and sometimes sad lives in a small town anywhere! Promise you warm and fuzzy and lots of laughs!
Dianne W, Stratford
Our first ever visit to Drayton. We were delighted to find the play was well written, the actors were excellent and the theatre was intimate and comfortable. This will be the first of many more visits in the future.
Bob N, New Hamburg
A really funny little comedy show. Norm Foster is a master of comedic dialogue and small town settings. This production was perfectly cast. Great performances by all. As very well as a very well done set. Kudos to all involved. I highly recommend going.
Barb K., Heidelberg
The set and lighting was terrific. The actors were talented and well selected. We laughed, and toward the end we cried a bit. The play was a good representation of every day life. Written and performed in a way that we can all recognize, relate to and be empathetic to. Love the play, the performance and the feel good afterglow.
Brenda S, Sauble Beach
Excellent performance! Loved the actors. They were remarkable - not a dull moment. Loved hearing the laughter throughout the theatre. This is a must see for everyone. Thank you Drayton Festival Theatre. Looking forward to attending many more performances.
Diane V, Drayton
Not only did we have a laugh per minute, but this was a very emotional story, evoking tears in some patron's eyes.
Kenneth P, Burlington
I'm from the Maritimes, and the play reflects a daily small-town gossip session. Friendships among the women who live in these smaller communities often start from early childhood. These friendships are solid. The actors in this performance were outstanding, displaying a great sense of humour, caring and wit. Well done.
Andre P., Freelton

Meet The Artists

Tyrell Crews and Rebecca Gibian in Halfway There, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Max Reimer; Set Design by Sean Mulcahy; Costume Design by Julia Holbert; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright; Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Soucy; Photography by Cheryl Oudshoorn
 Two actors in a diner set, one passing a takeout bag to the other. The diner features a blue and white color scheme with a sign that reads 'Junior's'
Karen Wood, Helen Taylor, and Susie Burnett in Halfway There, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Max Reimer; Set Design by Sean Mulcahy; Costume Design by Julia Holbert; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright; Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Soucy; Photography by Cheryl Oudshoorn.
 Three actors sitting at a diner table, laughing and raising their arms in excitement. The diner features a blue and white color scheme with a sign that reads 'Junior's'
Rebecca Gibian, Karen Wood, Helen Taylor, Susie Burnett, and Tyrell Crews in Halfway There, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Max Reimer; Set Design by Sean Mulcahy; Costume Design by Julia Holbert; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright; Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Soucy; Photography by Cheryl Oudshoorn.
 Five actors sitting at a diner table, engaging in conversation. The diner features a blue and white color scheme with a sign that reads 'Junior's'.
Tyrell Crews and Rebecca Gibian in Halfway There, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Max Reimer; Set Design by Sean Mulcahy; Costume Design by Julia Holbert; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Stage Manager Barbara McLean Wright; Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Soucy; Photography by Cheryl Oudshoorn.
 Two actors standing in a diner set, engaged in a conversation. One actor gestures with open arms while the other stands near a table. The diner features a blue and white color scheme with a sign that reads 'Open'

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HALFWAY THERE was first produced by the Foster Festival in St. Catharines, ON in August, 2016.

HALFWAY THERE is staged by arrangement with Pam Winter, GGA, www.ggagency.ca