2026 Season Performances - August
Matt Wright - The Peekaboo Tour featuring Heidi Brander
The Courthouse Theatre is excited to bring back comedian Matt Wright, this time with Heidi Brander.
In preparation for his next special, Newfoundland born Matt Wright performs his new hour of stand up comedy on technology, travelling with a baby, and everything in between. He is a writer and actor as well as a well-known Canadian comedian. He has appeared on Just For Laughs, CBC, and CTV as well as opened for John Mulaney, Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Short, and Theo Von. Matt wrote for six seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes and his film short, "Snowstorm Roulette" was nominated for Best International Short at the Austin Comedy Festival.
Heidi Brander is also a Canadian comedian and award-winning writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She has written for several TV series and made appearances on 22 Minutes, Entertainment Tonight Canada, and MTV Live. A fixture on the Toronto comedy scene, Heidi has also performed at the Halifax Pop Explosion, the Hubcap Comedy Festival. and the Boston Women in Comedy Festival.
It promises to be a night on non-stop laughter!
Thursday, 13 August
Doors open 6:45 PM
Show starts at 7:30 PM
From Roving Picture Shows and Island Jazz:
Tartuffe
&
The Floorwalker
This silent film is based on the celebrated 17th century theatrical comedy written by Moliere, a social satire that was originally banned for 5 years before the third and final rewrite was allowed to be publicly performed in 1669 at the Palais-Royal. Offending powerful people of the day, only direct endorsement by King Louis XIV finally cleared the way for the play's performance.
The second film, The Floorwalker, is Charlie Chaplin's first of twelve comedy shorts under the contract with Lone Star-Mutual. The topic is embezzlement and showcases Chaplin's signature slapstick comedy.
Both are accompanied by live music from Jordan Taylor and Patrick Nabuurs.
Adults $20 and Students/Children $15
Friday, 21 August
Doors open 6:45 PM
Showtime 7:30 PM
Past Performances - July 2026
Maggie's Wake: From Tradition to Creation, a Workshop
Multiple award-winning Maggie's Wake invites you into a creative workshop that bridges tradition and innovation. Rooted in the rich history of traditional music, this session explores how familiar melodies and songs can be reimagined through modern arrangements, fresh harmonies, and contemporary rhythmic ideas.
Participants will learn how to honour the essence of traditional tunes while shaping them into something new, dynamic and distinctly their own. Drawing from their own repertoire, Maggie's Wake will also share how traditional melodies have influenced their original compositions, offering insight into their creative process.
Whether you're a seasoned player or simply curious, this workshop offers inspiration, practical tools and fresh perspective on the evolving sound of traditional music.
Friday, 3 July
Doors open 12:15 PM
Show starts at 1 PM
OR
Want to attend both the workshop and the evening performance at Souris Show Hall? Buy a combination ticket and save $10!
Shawn Hogan LIVE at the Courthouse Theatre
Originating from Mill River, PEI, Shawn Hogan spent a decade performing and producing in Toronto before FINALLY returning to the Maritimes. He's made three consecutive national television appearances at the Halifax Comedy Festival, been a featured comedian on CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters, and was hand-picked to open for Gerry Dee on his national Best Medicine Tour.
This July, Hogan brings his one-person show to the Courthouse Theatre for the first time — kicking off the historic venue's 2026 comedy season in St. Peters Bay! Fresh off a debut album recording and drawing on stories from his “DearPEI” community fundraising tour, expect a night of laughs and stories that span the full arc of his career: a mix of the material that's earned its place on stage, along with brand new works in development being performed live for the first time.
The Courthouse Theatre is one of PEI's greatest venues, and this show will surely be worth the drive!
Dahlia Ave Album Launch!
Wednesday, 8 July
Doors open 6:30 PM
Show start 7 PM
Dahlia Ave. is a New Brunswick four-piece traditional band that is a breath of fresh air on the folk scene. They create a "kitchen party" atmosphere on stage. Combining piano, fiddles and step dancing, they perform a mix of Old Time, Celtic and Acadian melodies in their own unique way.
These four ladies already have an impressive touring resumé. They have travelled to Belgium, Scotland, Australia, across Canada, the United States, France, and Ireland with different projects.
We are excited to host this talented group for their album release!
Postponed: KIDS ON THE ROAD TO FORTUNE
Out of respect for the wake being held Sunday in honour of Jenna Croucher, the show is postponed. Our thoughts go out to the families, friends, and communities of those tragically lost in the recent accident.
The Kids' from 'The Road to Fortune School of Music' are returning to the stage at St. Peter's Courthouse Theatre on the heels of their sold out show last year. Under the direction of Prof. Mark Haines, this band of early teens performs an eclectic repertoire of songs and instrumental selections. They play traditional fiddle tunes that range from lively jigs and reels to sedate classics and rock n'roll. Admission is by donation at the door and we are also accepting food items for the St Peters Food Cupboard. A good time is guaranteed!
KIDS ON THE ROAD TO FORTUNE
New date to be announced soon
NO ADVANCED TICKETS REQUIRED
Admission by Donation at the door, proceeds will be donated to the 'kids', and a non-perishable food item for the St. Peter's Community Cupboard is appreciated!
CARLIE HOWELL WITH NICK DONEFF
Saturday, 18 July
Doors open 6:30 PM
Showtime 7 PM
Join the Courthouse Theatre in welcoming two amazing island artists to its stage:
Carlie Howell is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, curator and arts worker. Their international performance practice spans a wide range of genres including jazz, classical, folk, improvised and Brazilian traditional and contemporary music. A strong musical voice across genres, Carlie composes and arranges for many unique groups, from jazz duo to percussion ensemble to orchestra. Their curatorial practice is intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and centres the voices of feminized, trans and queer artists.
Nick Doneff is an independent songwriter and musician who was born in Fort Erie, Ontario and has called Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island home since 2013. Doneff has a reputation with artists from the island and beyond as a savvy and dependable sideman. He has received a MusicPEI award for Musician of the Year and has worked with some of Prince Edward Island’s finest acts including Liam Corcoran, Two Hours Traffic, and Catherine MacLellan.
Tickets available to purchase:
Credit Card by phone 902-961-3636
*in store at Moonlight Bay Craft Store at the Shops at St. Peter's Landing, (this location CASH ONLY),
*and online by clicking on the PURCHASE HERE link that appears by each show description