Arts & Culture

The Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre will present Marsh Marigolds: An Agricultural Thriller, a brand-new theatrical work by celebrated Canadian playwright Dan Needles, brought to life by acclaimed performer Rod Beattie and directed by Doug Beattie. From the creators of the beloved and long-running Wingfield series comes a bold new chapter set in the fictional farming community of Persephone Township. Known for their sharp wit and unforgettable characters, Needles and Beattie now venture into new territory—blending their signature humour...

A largely forgotten chapter of Canadian history has been brought to the stage in Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes, by Alison Lawrence at the Meaford Theatre Company’s Woodford Hall (107 Woodford Crescent). This play opened on April 9, and has hosted four sold out shows. The cast was fortunate to perform for 99-year old Ellie Smith, who served as a Farmerette. This play recounts stories from 40,000 teenage girls who volunteered to serve in the Ontario Farm Service...