Mr. Speaker, this past Monday I had the privilege of representing the Minister of Canadian Heritage at the opening night of the Stratford Festival.
On this season's playbill, plays like King Lear, Oklahoma and To Kill a Mockingbird will not disappoint.
Our thanks go out to Richard Monette who will retire this year after 14 successful seasons as artistic director.
Theatre audiences will also love the Drayton Festival Theatre which offers a playbill including Cash on Delivery, Funny Money and The Buddy Holly Story.
The Drayton Festival, under the artistic direction of Alex Mustakas, has theatres across southwestern Ontario, in Drayton, St. Jacobs, Grand Bend and Penetanguishene.
I encourage all members to visit my riding of Perth—Wellington this summer or any other theatre across our great country for culture that is second to none.