"Wild Irish Geese" by Megan Murphy, Directed by Kim Blackwell

About this event

4th Line Theatre, the 100% Outdoor Canadian Theatre based in Millbrook Ontario is proud to present Megan Murphy’s Wild Irish Geese directed by Kim Blackwell. Back by popular demand after its sold-out 2025 premiere, Wild Irish Geese returns to the 4th Line stage with a powerful story of migration and starting over. In the 1820s, Peter Robinson led an emigration scheme that brought hundreds of Irish families to Canada as they fled famine and poverty. More than 2,000 arrived in Scotts Plains—later known as Peterborough—and began their lives anew. Wild Irish Geese reflects on the courage, displacement, and enduring spirit of those who journeyed far to survive. Through hardship and hope, these new Canadians forged a fragile beginning in a complex colonial landscape. Planting deep roots in the Peterborough area, these Irish emigrants now have tens of thousands of descendants both locally and across the globe. The production of Wild Irish Geese is sponsored by The Pyle Group Wealth Advisory – CIBC Private Wealth Wood Gundy. This production is proudly supported by The Hickey Family Bursary Wild Irish Geese August 4 - August 29 Previews: August 4, 5 Opening Night: Thursday, August 6 Tuesday to Saturday at 6 pm With an added Monday performance on August 24th Wild Irish Geese, 2026. Set Design by Michelle Chesser. Costume Design by Bonnie Garland. Photo by Wayne Eardley, Brookside Studio.