In Hastings County, Tweed & Company Theatre is celebrating a major achievement - They’ve been recognized as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events by FEO for the third consecutive year in a row and for a fourth time overall. They were first awarded the recognition in 2018, then again in 2023 and 2024.

This honour was announced at the Festivals & Events Ontario Awards Gala held on February 26th in Kitchener, marking the final evening of the association's annual conference. This prestigious distinction was accepted by Co-Executive and Artistic Director Tim Porter and Co-Executive and Managing Director Emily Mewett, who attended the event on behalf of the company.

“We’re incredibly proud to be named a top 100 provincial event once again,” says Tim Porter. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it motivates us to continue providing top-notch live performances for our audiences in Eastern Ontario. And to be recognized alongside other major events is a huge honour!”

The theatre is about to embark on its 17th season, which is their biggest one yet. “We have some large-scale musicals lined up, plus a full year of youth performance programs and camps, and tons of one-night-only concerts, comedy shows, magic shows, films…there’s always something playing in our spaces!” Porter explains.

The 2025 season’s major productions are Bad Hats Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland in July, Jersey Boys in August, The Rocky Horror Show in October/November, and Hook: A New Family Musical in December. All shows will be performed at their two venues, the Village Playhouse in Bancroft and the Marble Arts Centre in Tweed. The latter has recently undergone a massive renovation over the last year, which has just been completed.

“We’re so excited to welcome audiences back to the Marble Arts Centre, they are truly going to be blown away.” Porter adds. The renovations include a massive atrium addition that’ll serve as a meeting space, lobby, and art gallery. Plus the stage and backstage area have also received huge upgrades, making the centre an impressive cultural and performance hub.

The theatre is run by a hard-working administrative team and a dedicated Board of Directors. They also have over 100 volunteers and hire 50+ seasonal artists and staff. Since 2023, they also operate a third venue, the Tweed Outdoor Stage where audiences can catch delightful concerts in Tweed Memorial Park next to Stoco Lake. Across all venues, they welcome more than 20,000 patrons annually.

“We always strive to put Hastings County on the map and encourage people to visit the region,” says Porter. “The theatre continues to drive tourism and economic development in the area. A community thrives when they have access to arts and culture and we look forward to even more growth in the years ahead.”

Offering some of the most accessible ticket prices in the country, Tweed & Company wants everyone to come to the theatre! Be sure to reserve your tickets or season passes before they sell out.

Call the box office at 613-478-6060 or visit www.tweedandcompany.com to secure your tickets today!