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Capitol Theatre presents "Farley Mowat's And No Birds Sang"

Date:Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time:2 p.m.
Location:    Sculthorpe Theatre at Capitol Theatre Arts Centre (20 Queen St., Port Hope)
Cost:Ticket prices to be announced, with online ordering open on March 3

Based on Farley Mowat's acclaimed war memoir "And No Birds," this world premiere adaptation by Dave Carley tells Mowat's autobiographical account of his military service during World War II as a member of the Hastings Prince Edward Regiment. Mowat transforms from a young man into a combat veteran, alongside the devastating losses that come with wartime. Developed in the Capitol Theatre's 2024 Creators' Unit and directed by Rob Kempson. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on August 14 and 15, 20 to 22, 27 to 29, and September 3 to 5, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on August 16, 18 to 20, 22 and 23, 25 to 27, 29 and 30, and September 1 to 3 and 5 and 6.

For more information and tickets, visit https://capitoltheatre.com.