REVIEW: Frenchy’s: A solid hit of fun, energy and even a bit of drama

"A warm, funny blend of domestic reconciliation and retail-therapy adventure, Frenchy’s: The Thrift Musical is about as crowd-pleasing as original Nova Scotian Theatre can get."

Thank you to Ronfoley Macdonald from Our Theatre Voice for the lovely review of Frenchy's: The Thrift Musical!

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👖 FRENCHY'S: THE THRIFT MUSICAL⁠

📅 October 16 - November 1⁠, 2026

📍 Alderney Landing in Downtown Dartmouth

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Martha Irving, Julie Martell, Mélanie Leblanc and Mara Teare in FRENCHY’S: THE THRIFT MUSICAL. BOOK + LYRICS David S. Craig. COMPOSER + SOUND DESIGN John Roby. DIRECTOR Patricia Vanstone. MUSIC DIRECTOR Allen Cole. CHOREOGRAPHER Lesley MacLean. SET DESIGNER + PRODUCTION MANAGER Zach Faye. COSTUME DESIGNER Diego Cavedon Dias. LIGHTING DESIGNER Orion Gokiert. STAGE MANAGER Christine Oakey. APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER Alexa Kirste. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Amy Reitsma. SOUND + MIC TECHNICIAN Cadence Cook. BAND Angela Dwyer, Lukas Pearse + Mark Adam. CO-PRODUCERS Eastern Front Theatre + Ship’s Company Theatre. PHOTO James MacLean.⁠