October 18, 2024 @8PM Main Stage

Many Canadians recognize the name Steve Patterson. He’s been a crowd favourite since his first Just for Laughs Gala appearance back in 2004 and as host of the long-running hit show The Debaters on CBC since 2007.

But what they may not know is how Patterson’s perceptions have shifted since he became a dad to two precocious daughters. Those new perceptions are on grand display in his new show which picks up on the themes introduced in his popular book published by Penguin Random House Canada in 2021 “Dad Up!” From being outsmarted to being outrun to being outnumbered (current household rankings have him clinging to 6th place in importance behind his wife, his daughters, their dog, and whichever stuffed animal is most essential in any given week), Steve struggles to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a dad. But fortunately for audiences, his struggles are pure comedic delight. Come join this iconic Canadian comedian on a fun ride that will warm your heart, rekindle memories, and maybe most importantly, get you out of the house and laughing with strangers. Which, really, is the best gift families can give to each other.

June 22nd, 2024 @8PM Main Stage

Named one of "10 comics to watch" by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor, Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humour and unique bait-and-switch style. Winner of the 2023 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, Dore is a favourite on the comedy club and festival circuit in Canada and the United States, enjoying sold-out runs at the Just For Laughs Festival's in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, as well as festivals in Halifax, Winnipeg, Portland, and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. 

Jon’s television credits include guest starring role on CBS' Emmy Award winning hit series, How I Met Your Mother, a lead role on ABC’s How to Live With Your Parents, and he currently stars in Amazon’s The Lake. He’s had multiple guest appearances on Conan, Baroness Von Sketch Show, @Midnight, Inside Amy Schumer and Hart of Dixie. His film credits include Corpse Tub, the indie films Gus, Stag, Teen Lust, and The Pickle Recipe.  

Dore hosted four seasons of HBO Canada's Funny as Hell, starred in his own award-winning 'mockumentary' series The Jon Dore Television Show on IFC and The Comedy Network, and has starred in the stand-up specials Comedy Central Presents...Jon Dore, Big Questions Huge Answers, Live At Gotham, and The Bonnaroo Experience and Mash Up. Currently, he can be seen as the host of The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore for Just For Laughs which airs on CTV Comedy 

Notice:

Due to visa issues at the border, the Popovich Pet Comedy Circus (from the US) has been forced to postpone the Canadian leg of their tour. This includes their stop at the Stirling Festival Theatre on October 26th. 

They are in the initial planning phase for future dates. In the meantime, refunds can be issued by contacting the box office at 613-395-2100. 

Thursday, October 26th, 2023 7 PM Main Stage

Popovich Pet Comedy Circus returns to SFT for the first time since 2019. This entertaining family show features more than 30 house cats, dogs, parrots, even a miniature horse!

All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight with co-star, Gregory Popovich who also incorporates world-class juggling, gymnastics and balancing acts into the show.  Popovich is a fifth-generation Kyiv-based circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.  

Popovich Pet Comedy Circus has wowed audiences in more than 20 countries including France, Israel, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Come see what makes this Las Vegas show a family favorite!

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costar. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage.

Gregory Popovich has shared his expertise for raising, training and living harmoniously with pets in two book – “You CAN Train Your Cat” and “Doggy Gone Good”.

Gregory has also produced and starred in a feature film now available for purchase. “Popovich: Road to Hollywood” ” has already won several awards including “Best  Family/ Kids Film” in in International Film Festival  Calcutta India , “Audience Choice Award” in  Milan , Italy and Tokyo , Japan . Gregory himself,  has been voted in Las Vegas “Entertainer of the Year”.

August 19th 2023, 2 PM & 8PM Main Stage

The Variety Jam takes the stage at Stirling Theatre! For only $10, secure your limited-time tickets to witness extraordinary performers from around the world in this mind-blowing live audience television taping. This event is suitable for ages 6+ and fun for the whole family! Don't miss out on this unforgettable magic and comedy show!

Featured Performers:

Steve Valentine is not only a successful actor with over 250 hours of TV and Film to his name, but he is also a multi-award-winning magician dubbed by some as a “walking encyclopedia of magic”. Steve is also a Magic Castle / Academy of Magical Arts multiple award winner and has toured with the number one touring magic show in the world, THE ILLUSIONISTS.

Billy Kidd is a Magician that excels in all types of magic performance. Her sleight-of-hand skills as a close-up artist combined with her experience doing stage and street magic have allowed Billy to perform in Theatre's and on Television screens worldwide. When she is not touring the world, she performs weekly at Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre in Bath, England.

The Silly People are made up of one part Phil LeConte, one part Colin Franks, and three parts fun. Comedy, juggling, diabolo, yo-yo, balloon art, fire manipulation and workshops are just some of the skills they have perfected over the past two decades.

Hosted by Mike Wood: The Original Cabbage Patch Kid. Combining two of Canada’s main exports, comedy and natural resources, Mike Wood is a comedian with a degree in mine engineering. Mike’s comedy is dry but affable, wry but off-beat. His smart sense of humour is informed by years of pop culture immersion and a love of language. He demands little of his audience except for their attention and a willingness to connect a few dots.

Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office

Show Dates

Saturday, August 19th - 2 PM 

Saturday, August 19th - 8 PM