Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs
A Story of Unlikely Friendship
October 21 to November 9, 2025
By Meg Braem
Buy TicketsAs lead-up to Remembrance Day, and inspired by the astonishing true story of a World War II veteran, Flight Risk is a humorous and profound story of finding exactly who you need in life – when you least expect it.
99-year-old Hank Dunfield is found wandering aimlessly through a field in the early hours of the morning, five kilometers away from his residence at Ponderosa Pine Lodge. Just six weeks shy of his 100th birthday, the lodge recruits Sarah, a nursing student, to help keep Hank safe, comfortable, and in the building while they plan a grand centenarian celebration. There’s just one problem … Hank doesn’t want to live that long.
Bonding over a model Lancaster bomber, and a mutual love of good coffee, an unexpected friendship slowly develops between a tired man at the end of his journey and a young woman just beginning hers. A thoughtful rumination on aging, heroism, and finding inner peace, Flight Risk speaks to our shared humanity and will leave you uplifted for a brighter, more compassionate future.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Legend:
November 1, 2024
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs Announces 2025 SeasonDrayton Entertainment's Artistic Director Alex Mustakas today announced the 2025 Season for the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs.
“This season is brimming with shows that will have you humming along and tugging at your heartstrings,” says Mustakas. “With beloved musicals, heartfelt stories, and unforgettable moments, it’s a lineup that celebrates connection, nostalgia, and pure joy on stage!”
Flight Risk was developed and received its world premiere with Lunchbox Theatre, Calgary, AB in 2017. Flight Risk is produced by arrangement with Ian Arnold, Catalyst TCM Inc. www.catalysttcm.com