Event Details - Echoes of Newcastle

Echoes of the Campaign – June 12, July 24, and Sept. 4
This performance spotlights Peter Mitchell, Father of Confederation. Through his eyes, audiences experience the fiery elections and political transformations that shaped Newcastle. With sharp dialogue and historical insight, it captures the community’s evolving identity through its passionate civic engagement.

Echoes of the Battlefield – June 19 & July 31
This show explores Newcastle’s military legacy, focusing on local enlistment in the South African War and World War I. Through gripping monologues and heartfelt letters, it honours the sacrifices of ordinary soldiers and reveals how global conflicts echoed through a small Maritime town.

Echoes of Faith – June 26 & Aug. 7
In *Echoes of Newcastle: Echoes of Faith*, Fr. Patrick Dixon brings to life Newcastle’s spiritual journey—its church-building zeal, theological tensions, and moments of community unity and conflict. This reflective performance delves into religion’s powerful role in shaping public and private life in a growing town.

Echoes of the Gavel – July 3 & Aug. 21
With High Sheriff Benjamin Marston presiding, examine justice in early Newcastle. Dramatic retellings of landmark trials reveal the evolving values and struggles of a community defining law, order, and fairness—offering a compelling look at crime, punishment, and moral dilemmas through time.

Echoes of Industry – July 17 & Aug. 28
Join Alexander Rankin as he charts the rise and fall of shipbuilding and the dominance of the mills. Blending business ambition and working-class realities, this performance vividly portrays the industrial forces that shaped a community’s fortune.