Dinner Theater: Tom Thomson’s Wake
presented by Shipyard Kitchen Party
September 27, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Dinner? And a show?
The evening begins with a cocktail hour in our bayside prelude room, followed by a buffet dinner catered by DiSalvo’s, and capping off the night is an incredible performance by Shipyard Kitchen Party with a performance of Tom Thomson’s Wake!
About the show : Tom Thomson’s Wake
Two years after renowned painter Tom Thomson’s mysterious death, his friend, his mentor and his lover gather to share memories of Canada’s most famous artist. But did any of them really know the man? Through their diverging songs and stories, a new portrait of an iconic Canadian emerges.
Featuring spectacular high-definition imagery of Tom Thomson and Group of 7 artworks from the Art Gallery of Ontario, unforgettable characters and a rousing folk music score by the Shipyard Kitchen Party band this original Canadian musical will inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.
“Brilliant! The actors, singers and musicianship were unbelievable! Loved the presentation, story and especially the twist ending!” – Roy MacGregor, Globe & Mail
“A delightful and insightful celebration of the life and times of a legendary Canadian cultural icon, filled with humor, passion and great music. I can’t wait to see it again!” – Eddie Schwartz, Order of Canada, Juno Winner
Schedule:
4:30PM – Cocktail hour begins in our Bayside Prelude Room.
5:30 until 630PM – Buffet
6:45PM – Performance of Shipyard Kitchen Party’s Newfoundland Songbook.
The performance’s expected duration is 2 hours, including intermission.
Buffet-Style Dinner Menu, catered by DiSalvo’s:
Fresh Bread & Butter
House Chopped Salad – A fresh mix of greens, vine-ripened tomato, crisp cucumber, and sweet bell peppers, served with your choice of house vinaigrette or creamy ranch dressing.
Pasta Primavera – Penne tossed with a medley of bell peppers, sweet onions, spinach, and broccoli, finished in a vibrant house-made marinara.
Your choice between two available entree options: Chicken Parmesan – Lightly breaded and golden-fried chicken breast, topped with house-made marinara, finished with melted mozzarella and aged parmesan, then oven-baked to perfection OR Braised Herb-Crusted Pork Shoulder – Slow-roasted until tender and deeply flavourful, infused with rosemary, garlic, and thyme, and finished with a rich house-made pan jus.
Available sides: Herb-roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables with butter and fresh herbs.
Dessert: A trio of cakes to select from, featuring rich chocolate cake, classic carrot cake with cream cheese, and smooth New York-style cheesecake.
Coffee and tea station available.
Tickets are $132.95 + HST each for the dinner and performance.
Tickets can also be purchased during our business hours by calling our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 405 or visiting us at 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound.