April 8, 2026 | Port Dover, ON – Lighthouse Festival launches its highly anticipated 2026 summer season with The Beaver Club by Canadian playwright Barb Scheffler, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about friendship, freedom, and one unforgettable road trip.
The Beaver Club runs May 27 – June 13 at Lighthouse Theatre in Port Dover, before travelling to Roselawn Theatre in Port Colborne from June 17 – June 28.
This laugh-out-loud comedy follows four women who set out on a cross-country adventure from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. What begins as a spirited getaway quickly turns into a journey filled with detours, disagreements, and deeply honest moments. Along the way, audiences are treated to the kind of humour that comes from long-standing friendships; sharp, unfiltered, and unmistakably real.
From questionable roadside food and stops to unexpected confessions, The Beaver Club captures the chaos and comedy of life on the road. It’s a celebration of friendship in all its forms – the kind that can be both incredibly supportive and wonderfully exasperating.
“The Beaver Club is the perfect way to kick off our season,” says Marketing & Communications Manager Don Kearney-Bourque. “It’s bold, funny, and incredibly relatable. Anyone who has ever taken a road trip or navigated a long-term friendship will see themselves somewhere in this story.”
Kearney-Bourque adds, “There’s a warmth underneath all the laughter that really resonates. It reminds us that even when friendships are messy or complicated, they’re often the relationships that carry us through life’s biggest moments.”
Behind the scenes, the production team is bringing this cross-country journey to life with creativity and unique flare, capturing both the humour and the depth of the story.
“Road trips can be unpredictable, and that’s exactly what makes this play so engaging,” says Production Manager Alice Barnett. “We’re creating a world on stage that feels constantly in motion, full of energy, surprises, and those little moments that audiences will instantly recognize.”
Barnett continues, “At its heart, this story is about connection. The laughs come quickly, but so do the moments of honesty. It’s a beautiful balance, and it’s exciting to watch it take shape.”
As the first production of Lighthouse Festival’s 2026 season, The Beaver Club sets the tone for a summer filled with laughter, connection, and outstanding Canadian comedy.
Tickets are now on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit lighthousetheatre.com or contact the box office at 888-779-7703.
About Lighthouse Festival
Lighthouse Festival is a charitable organization devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays. The organization strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in local communities while promoting local tourism. Located in two beautiful towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate on a central policy of hospitality, inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability for all.
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Lighthouse Festival Theatre Corporation
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