THE GREAT GATSBY
Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted by Melissa Ruegg
JANUARY 28-31, 2025 at
Fergus Grand Theatre
WELCOME TO THE PARTY.
In the summer of 1922, the shimmering world of Long Island’s Gold Coast is alive with jazz, champagne, and whispered secrets. Into this glittering landscape arrives Nick Carraway, a young man drawn into the lavish parties and restless dreams of his enigmatic neighbour: the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. As Nick becomes entangled in the lives of Gatsby, the beautiful and elusive Daisy Buchanan, and the jaded aristocrats of East Egg, he witnesses a story of obsessive love, reckless ambition, and moral decay behind the glittering façade of the American Dream. Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of a perfect past collides with the harsh realities of the present, leading to betrayal, heartbreak, and tragedy. This stage adaptation captures the elegance and excess of the Jazz Age with a streamlined, intimate focus on the novel’s most poignant moments. Against a backdrop of glittering parties and crumbling illusions, The Great Gatsby explores timeless questions of identity, longing, and the price of dreams deferred.
THE DATES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2026 at 10:00 AM (School Performance)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2026 at 7:30 PM **
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2026 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2026 at 7:30 PM
**= DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE
THE LOCATION
FERGUS GRAND THEATRE
(244 St. Andrew St W, Fergus, Ontario, Canada)
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25
Tickets are now available online (see below)
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the scheduled performances. Cash, credit and
E-Transfer are accepted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THE GREAT GATSBY APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, THE GREAT GATSBY features themes and moments that may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion is advised.
IS THE FERGUS GRAND THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF
THE GREAT GATSBY?
TBD
WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
Yes! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:00 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit.
.png)
