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Drayton Festival Theatre

Yesterday Once More

Music & Memories of the ’70s

August 13 to August 31, 2025

Created by David Rogers

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Join us for an energetic, fun-filled musical revue more than 50 years in the making!

Put on your bell-bottoms, and be transported on a joyful journey back to the ’70s – considered one of the best in the history of pop music – and relive a plethora of groundbreaking hits from Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Gladys Knight, The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, and so many more. 

A decade of emblematic change, the ’70s invoked cultural, political, and technological shifts that forever influenced the global landscape. Yesterday Once More is a nostalgic celebration of the unforgettable sounds that shaped the minds and attitudes of an entire generation. Groovy!

Recommended for ages 10 and up.  

Running Time: 2 hours, including 20 min intermission.

Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)
  • Post-show Question & Answer

Thursday

Aug 14

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Friday

Aug 15

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Aug 16

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Aug 17

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Aug 19

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Aug 20

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Aug 21

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Aug 23

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Aug 24

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Aug 26

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Aug 27

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Aug 28

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Aug 30

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Reviews

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The production was fabulous! What a great opportunity to take a trip down memory lane. Loved every minute.
Sharon M, Palmerston
What a blast from the past....the 70's was my time. I never sat still for the whole show.. seat dancing. All the voices were beautiful. All the songs were my absolute favourite. Ann Mantini was a perfect choice for narrator. I would definitely come see this again. We have been to 9 shows already this season and we have not been disappointed yet. 2025 has been the best lineup ever.
Donna G, Fergus
Absolutely loved it! It was my era - so many memories!
Cyndy G, Markdale

Meet The Artists

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David Rogers

Director

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Jim Hodgkinson

Music Director

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D2 Entertainment

Set & Costume Designer

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Lyle Franklin

Lighting Designer

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Paula Stewart

Stage Manager

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Ben Tuck

Assistant Stage Manager

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Compnay in Yesterday Once More, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by David Rogers; Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson; Set & Costume Design by David Hogan; Lighting Design by Lyle Franklin; Stage Manager Paula Stewart; Assistant Stage Manager Ben Tuck. Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 The cast of Yesterday Once More performs a lively musical number in a vibrant 1970s-inspired bedroom set. One performer dressed in a sparkling gold jacket, feather boa, pink sunglasses, and a cone-shaped party hat poses dramatically beside a bed covered in bold floral bedding and fuzzy pillows. Four vocalists in coordinating orange and white retro outfits sing and dance behind, while musicians play guitar and keys in the background. The mood is playful and theatrical, evoking a nostalgic and colourful disco-era vibe.
Callandra Dendias, Michael Hughes, Justin Bacchus, and Kate Suhr in Yesterday Once More, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by David Rogers; Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson; Set & Costume Design by David Hogan; Lighting Design by Lyle Franklin; Stage Manager Paula Stewart; Assistant Stage Manager Ben Tuck. Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Four performers dressed in vibrant retro costumes sing energetically into handheld microphones on a 1970s-themed stage. The women wear orange patterned tops and bell-bottom pants, while the men are in white and orange suits with coordinating scarves. Behind them, the set features colourful mod-inspired panels, a raised band platform with a visible drummer and keyboardist, and a bed covered in a bold floral bedspread, capturing the nostalgic spirit of the era. Stage lighting casts a warm glow, enhancing the lively and cheerful mood of the performance.
Kate Suhr, Ann Mantini, and Callandra Dendias in Yesterday Once More, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by David Rogers; Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson; Set & Costume Design by David Hogan; Lighting Design by Lyle Franklin; Stage Manager Paula Stewart; Assistant Stage Manager Ben Tuck. Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Three women stand in front of the retro bedroom set, singing with enthusiasm. Two wear white cowboy hats and one wears an orange wide-brim hat. Their orange, pink, and white costumes complement the vibrant 1970s colour palette of the set. A lava lamp and floral bed complete the playful and lively atmosphere.
Ann Mantini in Yesterday Once More, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by David Rogers; Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson; Set & Costume Design by David Hogan; Lighting Design by Lyle Franklin; Stage Manager Paula Stewart; Assistant Stage Manager Ben Tuck. Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 A solo performer in Yesterday Once More lies across a retro floral bedspread with a joyful expression, hugging a teal book to her chest. She wears a bright pink, orange, and yellow top with burgundy pants and red shoes. The set is awash in warm tones, with polka-dot trim, a yellow nightstand holding a small red lamp and photo frame, and hints of band members and other actors visible in the background.
Compnay in Yesterday Once More, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by David Rogers; Music Direction by Jim Hodgkinson; Set & Costume Design by David Hogan; Lighting Design by Lyle Franklin; Stage Manager Paula Stewart; Assistant Stage Manager Ben Tuck. Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Standing center stage with open arms, a smiling older woman in a tie-dye top and maroon pants addresses the audience. Behind her, four singers in orange and white 1970s outfits sing energetically, flanked by live musicians in silhouette. The bright retro bedroom set glows with warm lighting and vintage decor.

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