Happy New Year 2026

First of all THANK YOU to everyone who has enjoyed JayWalking Guelph.  Thank you to everyone who has attended a JayWalking Theatre performance. And thank you to everyone who has booked a show for their community. It has been a great 8 years and here comes 2026.

I just received news that JayWalking Guelph has been awarded an "ACTIVATING ART Community Microgrant" a project of The City of Guelph, The Guelph Arts Council and the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition Looking forward to creating a theatre project that inspires, supports, resonates and connects with the residents of Guelph.

Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears, the charming and delightful one-person show based on Irish tales is coming to the Guelph River Run Centre, Thursday April 9, 2026. Tickets now available!

What's happening with the Scandalous Guelph tour? Is there a remake in the works? We'll see. We're all fascinated by rivers. There are 4 bridges, (The Timber Framers Bridge, Gordon Street Bridge, Gow's Bridge and Edinburgh Bridge) all within walking distance. Let's discover the stories.

Guelph is hosting The Memorial Cup during the Bicentennial. What theatre arts project possibilities lie there?

And speaking of the Guelph Bicentennial, rumour has it that the hugely popular Gwelf Early Days Tour Indoor multi-media version is making a comeback with a special 2027 Bicentennial edition, January 2027 at a theatre new you Guelph!

And on a personal note Jay turns 70, Jan 2, 2026. Let's see what decade 70 uncovers!

Happy New Year!

Christmas

Did you miss Isn't That The Dickens?

Well you can listen HERE

Merry Christmas from JayWalking Guelph

What happened to the Scandal On The Speed River Tour?

 

I've just never been happy with this tour. Audiences love it but as a performer I've not been satisfied. The stories are compelling but not well written.

I think it's also because stories of scandal and crime aren't really my thing. It's the reason I don't do ghost walks. I'm not that into ghosts.

During the creation of Scandal On The Speed River and Scandalous Guelph I would sneak in a poem by John McCrea or a tribute to the river called "To The River Speed" by Thomas Laidlaw. 

There are stories about the river that would be wonderful to experience while standing on the banks of that very river. I just have to uncover them

So I'm going to take some time, research some river lore and see what I come up with. 

Hopefully by the Spring of 2026 I'll launch this, solving the mystery of the tour that has been trying to be heard for so long. After all the river is the reason people have passed through here or settled here, and perhaps sharing stories of the river will rekindle our appreciation for the river and lead to better things.

If you have a story to share about the river, would you share it with me?

Walking Tours

When are the tours and how do I get tickets?

Well, there are no tickets. And you can have a tour whenever you want, any day, any time.

All I ask is you are a group of 4 or more. Admission is $25 per person. A 90 minute street theatre, storytelling, walking tour experience like none other.

Contact me: JayWalkingGuelph@gmail.com OR 519 820-3269.

Tell me when and how many and which tour you want, Gwelf Early Days or The Unfortunate Man.

That's it. I'll let you know where we meet and off we go. Easy.

Everything you need is right HERE

Looking for that special gift?

HOLIDAY GIVING

We all have that someone on our gift list who seemingly has everything.

What to do? What can I get them that's truly special, different and yet something I know they will enjoy?

Here's the answer  👉ANSWER

Christmas already?

Book NOW!

This 10 minute compressed version of "A Christmas Carol" includes all your favourite characters, the ghosts and, of course, Scrooge. An array of atmospheric sound effects compliment the story, now a poem of rhyming couplets, making for a delightful holiday tradition in the style of "theatre of the mind".

Being only 10 minutes it can be performed multiple times and makes for a great addition to you holiday neighbourhood party, seasonal market, special event...

Looking for something longer? There is a 30 minute show which includes additional stories and audience participation.

Standing by: jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com 519 820-3269

Make your holiday event stand out. Soon to be a tradition.

Guelph Arts Council Special Announcement

Breaking news.

The Guelph Arts Council, at their 50th Anniversary Celebration on Nov 22 introduced their latest project - The GRETAs (Guelph Recognition of Excellence In The Arts). Not an awards program but rather a celebration and recognition event, acting as a catalyst to continue bringing the arts together. After all that's one of the things the Guelph Arts Council does.

The GRETAs also acts a fundraiser for the Guelph Arts Council so it can continue the vital work of championing the arts - advocacy.

It's a brand new program. Details on how you can become involved appear HERE

The big event will occur February 28, 2027. A Guelph Bicentennial Event AND a legacy project as it will be an annual celebration of the arts.