The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival – Footnote to Freedom
For the penultimate performance of the 2026 Summer Festival, New Stages Theatre presents Footnote to Freedom: a new musical (workshop)!
Event Details
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
City: Peterborough
300 London Street
Building: Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre
Cost: Free
Join us at Traill College Thursday, August 13th for the second-to-last performance of the 2026 William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival! This week, New Stages Theatre presents a new musical (workshop): Footnote to Freedom!
Footnote to Freedom
Written and performed by Beau Dixon and Lance Dixon
After a sold-out performance at Market Hall in November, New Stages is delighted to present a workshop presentation of FOOTNOTE TO FREEDOM, a vital new Canadian musical, at the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre.
The musical is about their grandfather, Private George Dixon, a cornet player in the No. 2 Battalion in the first World War. The No. 2 was the first and only Black Battalion in Canadian military history, but its existence was ignored and forgotten for decades.
With original songs and dramatic personal stories about the impact of the No. 2 Battalion on their family and on themselves, FOOTNOTE TO FREEDOM is an exciting new musical that the Dixons hope to share across the country.
Suitable for ages 10+. Runtime approximately 70 mins.
When: August 13th, 7PM
Where: Traill College, Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre
This is a free, drop-in event - no registration required! You are welcome to bring your own chairs or cushions to set up in the Amphitheatre, too.
Don't miss our Traill Tuck Shop concession stand, with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase!
Parking is available along London and Dublin Streets.
Contact Info
Traill College
traill@trentu.ca