Love Story Romeo Juliet Theatre on the Ridge Port Perry 2026

Theatre on the Ridge 2026 Summer Season Port Perry
“The stories we tell.”
There’s something for everyone under the tent next season!
Coming to the Theatre on the Ridge performance tent
next summer four captivating stories onstage at Scugog Shores Museum
June to September, 2026*

The Love Story at Theatre on the Ridge, Port Perry, Ontario
June 17 – July 5, 2026
Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Landon Doak and Iain Moggach
Directed by Iain Moggach
Original music by Landon Doak
In this thrilling and accessible adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, multi–Dora Award–winning composer Landon Doak teams up with Bluebirds director Iain Moggach to bring Shakespeare’s most famous love story to life in a way you have never seen before.
With live music woven throughout and a focus on the heart of the story (two young people caught between loyalty and love) this production promises an intimate, emotional night at the theatre that’s perfect for long-time fans and first-time Shakespeare-goers alike.
Romeo & Juliet is a remount and update of a production originally staged at Old Flame Brewery in Port Perry 10 years ago and is now being adapted specifically for the Theatre on the Ridge tent.
The Creatives
Iain Moggach is the director of last summer’s Bluebirds and artistic director of Burro’d Theatre. This is Iain’s second season with Theatre on the Ridge.
Landon Doak is a theatre artist, Dora Award winning composer and artistic Associate of Bad Hats Theatre. They have worked with The Stratford Festival, The Blyth Festival, The Shaw Festival, Canadian Stage, Soulpepper, among others.
Behind the Scenes
Suitable for ages 12 +. Content warning: stage violence and suicide
Running Time: 90 minutes. No intermission
Romeo & Juliet is included in the 2026 Summer Season Pass.
In addition to the public performances, a limited number of school packages are also available in partnership with Scugog Shores Museum.
Romeo & Juliet is made possible with support from the Kellett Patrick Family Foundation

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!

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

Be part of The Stories We Tell in 2026

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Morning Walkies
Walk and talk all things theatre with the artistic director.
Music at the Museum
Pre-show acoustic music busking.
Backstage Pass
A walkabout the “backstage” areas of the performance tent.
Museum Tours
Discover the grounds and buildings of Scugog Shores Museum before your theatre experience.
Pre-Show Chats
Setting the stage for our audiences under the tent.
Sunset Circle
Mingle post-show during the sun’s final curtain call of the day.
Our Summer Venue
AT SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE
Our summer home is Scugog Shores Museum Village, 16210 Island Rd., Port Perry.
Explore the village before or after a show, or come back for a special visit. Entry is free with the purchase of a ticket to one of our performances. Simply show your receipt in the main building during museum hours and enjoy the grounds!
Before Friday and Matinee performances a complimentary guided tour for theatre patrons will be offered. Simply arrive at our Box Office one hour before the show begins and you can step back in time, with your museum guide to help interpret the grounds. The tour will last approximately 30min.
Scugog Shores Museum Village is open from May to September every year.
The Village shows what daily life was like in Scugog from the mid to late 1800s, and preserves, researches, interprets and exhibits artifacts related to the cultural and natural history of the Township of Scugog area.
Check out their ITINERARY INSPIRATION

Patron Perks
Enjoy discounts and offers from various locations around Port Perry by presenting your ticket to any of these locations.
More details at Link https://theatreontheridge.ca/patron-perks/