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@blythfestivaltheatre Curveball 2026
@thejunoawards Nom Artist
@canadianfolkmusicawards Order of Folk Recipient
@lauriermusic MA Community Music

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Canadian singer-songwriter and Juno Award-nominated artist, Dayna Manning (@daynamanning) . A shot from this shoot would later become the cover of her memoir. So proud to call her a friend and always in awe of her immense and diverse talent!

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Have to publicly acknowledge this delightful souvenir given to me by @daynamanning from the wonderful 2026 @blythfestivaltheatre show - Curveball! - for which she wrote the songs. Proud to have been a small part of it. (Also, easily the most athletic piece of clothing I have ever owned 😎)

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Blyth you beautiful beast.

Twas a summer to remember at the @blythfestivaltheatre.

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don’t blink 🪻

Thank you @blythfestivaltheatre for the magic. I love you so.

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bye, bye @blythfestivaltheatre!
🪻✨🫪❤️🐥🔫

picture 7: @alexfranklinphotos

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Under the lights ❤️
The sweetest card to commemorate one of the sweetest summers my family has ever had. #CurveballTheMusical #StepMomLife

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What a fabulous day at The Blythe festival. Two amazing new Canadian plays. A gorgeous nap in the park and lunch in Bayfield at @theblackdogpubmv then Curveball!!!! Congratulations @kelly_mcntsh and @daynamanning and everyone involved. You did it! You told an important and charming story in a beautiful way! Thank you! #awestruck #perthcounty #summervibes

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RAFFLE PRIZES AT THE NO ALOHA FESTIVAL!! $5 TICKETS

As a way to raise some more money for the artists and people who are giving their time to help put this show on, I reached out to a bunch of people/businesses in hopes of finding some cool local prizes for a raffle. I was blown away by the responses and generous donations I received. I got enough cool items that I split the raffle into two!

The first raffle contains a $50 Long and McQuade Gift Card, $25 to the Livery Yard, $100 to the Little Prince cinema, and a package from Dayna Manning containing two of her most recent albums, a pair of her own made socks, and her memoir, “Many Moons.”

The second raffle contains a voucher for a pair of tickets to any show at the Stratford Festival this season. A $25 gift card to chocolate barrs and $15 to the livery yard.

I’m extremely grateful to everyone who donated and has given me so much support throughout this whole process. I’ll be selling tickets to both raffles at the show and the draw will happen at the end of the night!

If you are unable to make it to the show but would still like to buy a ticket or two, shoot me a message and we can do an e transfer to get you entered into the draw.

We’re 2 days away from the festival! I’m super excited and I hope to see you there!

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Life can throw you a curveball — but there is hope in the people who surround us. ⚾

In this clip from the Blyth Festival Podcast, “Curveball” creators Dayna Manning and Kelly McIntosh share what they hope audiences take away from the new Canadian musical.

From the excitement of being at a ball game to the importance of community and resilience, “Curveball” is a story about finding hope when life doesn't go as planned.

Listen to the full episode by searching "Blyth Festival Podcast" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

“Curveball” must close Aug. 22nd. The best seats are available on Aug. 15, 20 and 22.

Reserve your seats now while you still can.

Call 519-523-9300 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm) or book online (link in bio).

Photos by Alex Franklin

Company
Aiden Altow - James, Charley (and others)
Shelayna Christante - Georgie (and others)
Madison Hayes-Crook - Honey (and others)
Cara Hunter - Shack (and others)
Alyssa LeClair - Doll, Chick (and others)
Dayna Manning - Musician
Geoffrey Pounsett - Coach (and others)
Kirstyn Russelle - Wanda (and others)
Shaina Silver-Baird - Nora (and others)

Creative team
Playwright - Kelly McIntosh
Playwright - Andy Pogson
Playwright - Stacy Smith
Playwright - Severn Thompson
Original songs by Dayna Manning
Director - Severn Thompson
Set & Costume Design - Sean Mulcahy
Lighting Design - Louise Guinand
Sound Design - Adam Campbell
Music Director - George Meanwell
Choreographer - Timothy French
Production Stage Manager - Sandy Plunkett
Assistant Stage Manager - Emma Marcy

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🦋Canadian Roots for Sunday 7/26 at 10pmE! 🆕🎵 by Nathan Turner, Dean Workman, Cara Luft, Clever Hopes, and Mike Bern! 🎧 at 91/7fm in Town of Erin or stream at erinr/dio/org🦋

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Will you help me celebrate the 26th anniversary of Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
Even though the movie unfortunately flopped in theaters, it still holds an incredibly special, nostalgic place in so many of our hearts. For me, this film is deeply tied to my grandparents. Having lost my grandfather just a few months ago, the movie means even more to me now. It carries a profound emotional weight because it reminds me of him.
One of my favorite characters in the entire franchise has always been Lady, despite her rare appearances. I truly wish the creators had found ways to keep Lady, Splatter, and Dodge in the main series. Growing up, it always felt unfair that Diesel 10 remained a staple of the franchise after chasing Lady, while she was left behind. It never made sense to me that the villain stayed while the hero vanished!
I am so excited about the rumors of the Director’s Cut releasing soon. It will finally help people understand the original vision for the film before critics and changes altered the plot. As a kid, I always wished I could have attended the movie premiere—even though it happened two years before I was born!
I hope you enjoy these drawings. What are your favorite memories of this movie?
ThomasAndTheMagicRailroad
#ThomasTheTankEngine
#ShiningTimeStation
#ThomasAndFriends
#LadyTheMagicalEngine

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