A struggling Atlantic fishing village is promised a new factory – but first, the community must come together to charm a doctor into taking up full-time residency there. Co-written by and starring music icon Alan Doyle, this musical comedy is hilarious, heartfelt, and full of East Coast pride … plus new characters, new songs, new sets, and more dancing!   

Sensory-friendly performances, also known as relaxed performances, are designed to make theatre spaces more welcoming for audience members who may experience anxiety, are sensory-sensitive, or are not comfortable with the conventions of a theatre setting. Sensory-friendly performances can benefit a wide variety of patrons, including those who are neurodiverse, pregnant people, nursing parents, seniors, people with service animals, or anyone who has sensitivity to stimuli.

 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together for one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Experience that legendary night with this smash-hit jukebox musical featuring songs that defined an era, including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “I Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, and more. 

The Creator’s Plan
Written by Richard Pellissier-Lush
Performed by The Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors 

As a Mi’kmaq child, Richard Pellissier-Lush grew up looking different than other Indigenous children. But his mother continually reminded him that he was part of the Creator’s plan and empowered him to embrace his culture, no matter what he looked like. Performed by The Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, this story of encouragement and identity is told in an interactive show for all ages.  

Have Jokes, Will Travel.
Written and performed by Justin Shaw 

Island comedian and storyteller Justin Shaw is a rising star heralded as the next Stuart McLean. After a sold-out run of 70 Mile Yard Sale at The 2024 Charlottetown Festival and a hit Christmas show, Shaw returns with hilarious new tales that celebrate the experience of being an Islander on the mainland. 

We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario for their support.

Chase The Ace
Written by Mark Crawford

When a big-city radio personality loses his job, he’s forced to take a gig managing a small-town station. A global pandemic begins during his first week, and he finds himself chasing a story of municipal corruption. Written by one of Canada’s funniest playwrights, this solo comedy features 17 colourful characters in a hilarious story of greed and a local lottery.  

Becoming Dolly

Back by popular demand after a sold-out run last summer, Islander Jessica Gallant steps inside the story of Dolly Patron – one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time. This exhilarating cabaret show takes a musical journey through the country music legend’s life with toe-tapping renditions of iconic songs like “9 to 5”, “Coat of Many Colours”, “Jolene”, and more.   

History of the Festival

The Charlottetown Festival is held each summer at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The Festival has long been home to Anne of Green Gables-The Musical™, which holds the Guinness World Record as the “longest-running annual musical,” having played on our stage every summer from 1965 to 2020 (when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic), returning in 2022 and 2024.

Just how did The Charlottetown Festival arrive in such a prominent place in the cultural life of Canada? Like Charlottetown’s improbable place in Canadian history, the existence of the Festival in the capital city of Canada’s smallest province has been both extraordinary and unexpected.

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Confederation Centre of the Arts presents Tell Tale Harbour in a co-production with David and Hannah Mirvish. Million Dollar Quarter is presented in arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York.