Bluebirds Theatre on the Ridge Port Perry 2025

Bluebirds
July 9 – 27, 2025
by Vern Thiessen
Directed by Iain Moggach

Theatre on the Ridge is excited to welcome Iain Moggach, former artistic director of Theatre by the Bay to his first summer season at Scugog Shores Museum, and excited to return to the compelling work of Vern Thiessen. Iain is no stranger to Port Perry, having directed productions of Salt-Water Moon and Romeo and Juliet at Old Flame Brewery.

“Bluebirds” takes place in Étaples, France, 1918. Nurses Christy, Maggie, and Bab have crossed oceans to care for wounded Canadian soldiers in the Great War. Despite the terrible injuries they must deal with, they manage to stay hopeful as the dangers of the front draw closer to their hospital. As each woman becomes accustomed to her duties and patients, they reveal more personal details to one another and through letters to loved ones. Through it all, the three women find friendship, independence, power, and influence in a place where men, once again, are trying to destroy the world.

ENTRY TO SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM IS FREE FOR ALL THEATRE PATRONS, AND GUIDED TOURS WILL BE OFFERED BEFORE FRIDAY AND MATINEE PERFORMANCES. (SEE HERE FOR DETAILS.)

PLEASE SEE PATRON PERKS AND OUR OTHER “PLAN YOUR VISIT” PAGES IN THE HEADING ABOVE FOR SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD, ACCOMMODATIONS AND PERKS FOR THEATRE PATRONS!

SUMMER VENUE INFORMATION

All summer performances take place at Scugog Shores Museum Village,

16210 Island Rd.,

Port Perry, Ontario

All seating is general admission.

Our stage and seats are covered by our performance tent. We perform rain or shine.

Seats are provided. Picnic tables are available on the grounds.

Light refreshments are sold before the show and during intermission.

Entry to Scugog Shores museum is free for all theatre patrons, and guided tours will be offered weekly. Please check back for scheduled tour times.

Learn more about Scugog Shores Museum Village here.

Free parking available on site.

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Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 07/09/2025 / End: 07/09/2025
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