Every year Jesters puts on a big production that engages youth in grades 4-12, building their skills in line memorization, vocal projection, self confidence, and their ability to support each other through stressful situations. With a mixture of published and student devised scripts, we give the students the opportunity to delve into worlds and characters beyond their imagination and feel safe while growing in themselves as they explore.
Our rehearsals run every Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:45 (Fridays until 6:15 after each new year) from September until February. Registration opens at the end of May each year with a maximum of 30-32 students, depending on the show. Each year we have a waitlist, so register early! We’re so thankful for everyone that makes Main Stage such a powerful experience, and for the families that come back year after year. We can’t do this without you!
Our 2025/26 show is…
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Program registration is now closed.
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See below for show and ticket details!
Showtimes
Feb. 20, 2026 at 7pm
Feb. 21, 2026 at 1pm and 7pm
Feb. 27, 2026 at 7pm
Feb. 28, 2026 at 1pm and 7pm
Location
32860 Cherry Ave, Mission. West Building of Cedar Valley Church.
Ticket Info
$15 Adult/$10 Youth Ages 5-18/free under 5
Tickets can be bought below!
Past Shows
The Legend of Gru
Gru has passed on, but his son, Gru Jr, teams up with Margo, Edith and Agnes, along with the loveable minions for one more adventure that leaves them grappling with the meaning of family and identity. A student devised script that is fun for all ages.
Shows in Feb of 2025. Donations going to support Bikers Against Child Abuse.
A Seussified Pride and Prejudice by Peter Bloedel
The classic love story gets a Seussy twist! Join Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they narrate their way through the Feather Field Ball and Darcy’s orchard of Pom Pom Puff trees, all while Elizabeth Bennet grapples with larger than life characters like the minister, Sneeze Pollens, and the charismatic rascal, Mr. Nose Pickham.
Shows in Feb of 2024. Donations going to support Hope Central.
The Mystery in Mission
Nancy Drew is at it again, but not in the way you think. When Marley’s great grandmother goes missing, it leads her down a rabbit trail of detective work that leaves her and her friends grappling with a course of events much larger than themselves. A student devised script, set right here in Mission!
Shows in Feb of 2023. Donations going to support Cherub’s Inn.
Dragon Warrior
The Valley of Peace is under threat again, but can Po rise to the challenge as him and the rest of the Furious Five are getting out shone by a young hawk named Ying with a hidden past that throws everything into turmoil. A student devised script full of action, plot twists, and your favourite kung fu animals.
Shows in Feb of 2022. Donation going to support St. Joseph’s Food Bank.
Neverland
Explore never before heard tales of the land where you never have to grow up, as told by an older Wendy Darling confronting new struggles in the shadow of World War One. A student devised script, staged and filmed during the height of covid.
Shows in Dec of 2020. Donations going to support St. Joseph’s Food Bank.
The Dream Fairies by Sharon Wiebe
A remount of the first ever Jesters Theatre production, now set in the 1950’s, we follow Alvar as he is beleaguered with dream like visitations that guide him towards a greater truth in his life he is missing.
Shows in Nov of 2019. Donations going to support the Mission Youth House and the Elevation Project.
Robin Hood by Sharon Wiebe
A retelling of the classic legend of English folklore, this story pits Robin and his band of merry men up against Black Hugo as Sherwood Forest is threatened once again.
Shows in Nov of 2018.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on the book by C.S. Lewis
Join Peter, Susan, Edmond and Lucy in this epic tale through the magical wardrobe to a land of faun’s, talking beavers, and an evil witch locking all of Narnia in eternal winter.
Shows in Nov of 2017.
A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel
Let the true spirit of Christmas unfold in this Seussy retelling of Ebenezer Scrooge and his bad attitude towards everything Christmas stands for. A fun for all ages play that is sure to brighten your day. Thing 1 and Thing 2 will narrate the whole time, and what do you know it, the entire show will rhyme!
Shows in Nov of 2016. Donations going towards St. Joseph’s Food Bank and Food for the Hungry.
The Prince’s Bride By Sharon Wiebe
A tale of romance, struggle, and adventure based on the movie we all know and love. Your favourite characters get a new twist in this family friendly production.
Show in Nov of 2015.
The Emperor’s New Clothes based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen
People will go to many lengths to protect their dignity, but how far will it go when the king himself can’t seem to get his priorities straight and gets swindled by weavers offering him “invisible” clothes that can only be seen by those who are smart?
Shows in Nov of 2014.
The Grinch vs Bobby Brown
A student made, seussy Christmas tale involving everyone’s favourite lovable villian and an unsuspecting young boy.
Shows in Nov of 2013.
While You Were Sleeping
The sequal to the original production of The Dream Fairies, this student devised script sees Alvar on a new adventure with his fairy visitors.
Shows in Dec of 2012.
The Dream Fairies by Sharon Wiebe
The original Jesters Theatre production. In a topsy-turvy tale involving chicken pot pies, love letters and some crazy French relatives, all orchestrated by mischievous fairies and carried out by wild muppets, Alvar begins to see that there just might be Someone who can make sense of it all.
Shows in Dec of 2011.