Sketches of Leacock Comic Story Theatre on the Ridge 2026

The Comic Story
August 5 – 23, 2026
Sketches of Leacock
Sketches of Leacock Comic Story Theatre on the Ridge 2026
Adapted by Andy Massingham from the writings of Stephen Leacock
Written & directed by Andy Massingham

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Writer and director Andy Massingham returns to the tent and takes a stroll through a day in the life of the inhabitants of Stephen Leacock’s fabled and imaginary town of Mariposa to share the pitfalls and potholes that bedevil us all in an evening of laughter, music and celebration of one of Canada’s literary giants.
The brilliant and satiric writing of Canada’s much beloved author and essayist Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) is the inspiration of this world premiere. In Sketches of Leacock, Andy Massingham brings together the myriads of eccentric characters Leacock became world-famous for. Often called “Canada’s Mark Twain,” and lauded by Groucho Marx as, “The funniest writer I have ever read”, Leacock wrote of thwarted love, bank managers, angry customers, nosy neighbours, love-struck kids (and NOT kids!). They are all here for the fun and Leacock skewers them all with his razor-sharp wit.

The Creatives
Andy Massingham is a Toronto-based Dora Mavor Moore and Prix Rideau Award-winning actor, director, teacher and playwright. Andy has worked across Canada as an actor at such venues as the Stratford Festival, National Arts Centre, Theatre New Brunswick, the Banff Centre, Tarragon, Soulpepper, and Young Peoples Theatre, among many others. He is also a faculty member of the Toronto Film School. This is Andy’s fifth season with Theatre on the Ridge.

Behind the Scenes
Suitable for ages 8+
Running time: approx. 90 minutes + intermission
Sketches of Stephen Leacock is included in the 2026 Summer Season Pass

And there’s more to come…
Watch for more 2026 announcements coming early in the new year –
– Music at the Museum returns for more pre-show entertainment and, new in 2026, three live music events under the tent in July.
– The oRidginator Lab will again feature dynamic emerging theatre creatives to – lead our summer camps and create new local stories.
– Your Story Our Stage experiential workshops and lectures will be back in partnership with Scugog Shores Museum.
– New Patron Partners & Perks benefits will make the most of your visit to Port Perry and Scugog.
Our Box Office
Email: boxoffice@theatreontheridge.ca
Phone: 905 242-9343
Hours:
Tuesday through Friday: 1 pm to 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 1 pm

Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 08/05/2026 / End: 08/23/2026
Website: Sketches of Leacock Comic Story Theatre on the Ridge 2026

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