About Us

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College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts of Canada

Celtic culture comes alive at The College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts of Canada! Since 1990, The College has developed a world-class reputation for quality programs in bagpiping, drumming, Highland and step dancing, among other Celtic studies. Based in Summerside, with a location in Charlottetown, The College attracts students and visitors from around the world!

This summer, uplift your spirits and feel the exhilaration of Highland Storm: The Gael, an all-new, high-energy show of Celtic music, song and dance! With a cast of over thirty pipers, drummers and dancers, this 90-minute show also features three highly-acclaimed Island artists: Patricia Murray (Vocals), Roy Johnstone (Fiddle) and Brad Fremlin (Keyboard). With artistic direction provided by Stephanie Cadman, this is the must-see show on PEI!

For more information, please visit College of Piping on the web.

Harmony House Theatre

Originally constructed as a church in 1846, Harmony House Theatre's proud owners undertook many months of renovations, using recycled materials such as vintage beams and bricks wherever possible, in order to arrive at the unique showplace it is today. This very charming, hip yet mature, rustic yet modern, completely comfortable, 140-seat venue is now the perfect setting for a cozy and intimate, high-quality performance. It's equipped with a professional sound & lighting system, movie projector & screen, sloped theatre seating, air conditioning, box office & concession stand, and is also wheel-chair friendly. New for the 2009 season is a downstairs lounge -- somewhere to go for a sociable before or after the show! Located on the main route, half-way between Charlottetown and Summerside in the heart of the community of Hunter River, the venue is only 10 minutes from Cavendish and is easily accessible from all points on the Island.

For more information, please visit Harmony House Theatre on the web.

Kings Playhouse

The Kings Playhouse is a 287 seat theatre, nestled in the heart of Georgetown, PE, the Capital of Kings County. This theatre is the longest running theatre in all of Canada, and is the third largest theatre on Prince Edward Island. Originally built in 1897, this theatre was completely destroyed by fire in 1983, and with the untiring efforts of the community and a dedicated crew of volunteers, it was completely rebuilt to the same glorious design as before it burnt.

Today, the theatre plays host to some of the most exciting names in the entertainment industry. It boasts the most intimate setting for all performers and visitors, while providing first class entertainment to all those who enter.

For more information, please visit Kings Playhouse on the web.

Montgomery Theatre

The Montgomery Theatre proudly presents plays from the life and times of L.M. Montgomery, the Island author who has inspired generations of readers worldwide. This non-profit company offers beautiful international-standard professional productions. We perform in the renovated 128 year old Long River Church in Cavendish, a church once at the heart of L.M. Montgomery's spiritual and social world.

Between July 14 and August 23rd, 2009, every night at 7:30 two comedies are performed in repertory - plays that Lucy Maud might have seen and enjoyed herself. This year the plays are Private Lives by Noel Coward and The Four Poster by Jan de Hartog. These light-hearted and witty pieces are as certain to entertain today's sophisticated audiences as they did the theatre fans of Montgomery's day.

• "The Birth of Something Truly Remarkable" The Guardian, Charlottetown
• "A theatre takes root in Cavendish. It is refreshing and rare" Playbill Magazine, NYC, NY.

For more information, please visit Montgomery Theatre on the web.

Victoria Playhouse

The Victoria Playhouse, located in the beautiful village of Victoria by the Sea, is Prince Edward Island's Longest Running Little Theatre. We are a non-profit professional theatre company that has produced twenty-seven seasons of live theatre and performance events emphasizing contemporary Canadian plays, storytelling and musical concerts. This summer we are proud to premiere PEI's First Outdoor Historical Theatre Pageant Follow The Fiddler.

The Victoria Community Hall, a designated historic property, is home to the Victoria Playhouse. The Hall is widely known for its intimate interior, excellent acoustics and is for those steamy nights - AIR CONDITIONED! The Hall has been the heart of the community for nearly one hundred years and continues to bring people together, from near and far, to experience the magic of theatre.

Victoria by the Sea is centrally located off the TCH, just 30 minutes from Charlottetown, Summerside and Cavendish. See you at the Playhouse!

For more information, please visit Victoria Playhouse on the web.