The River Clyde Pageant:
A Flicker in the Field

Performances at 7:30pm on July 25-28 & August 1-4, 2024

The River Clyde Pageant: A Flicker in the Field  is the eighth edition of the magical outdoor performance in New Glasgow, PEI that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences and participants since 2016.

Poster Image by Krista Wells.

[Image ID: The Pageant 2024 poster image, with text that reads: “The River Clyde Pageant, A Flicker in the Field”. The artwork is circular, set against a dusty blue background, and the image depicts four silhouetted trees rising up from a strip of red land, with twisted roots and mycelia extending underground. In the centre of the image are three balloons, orange, red and yellow, floating above green hills and water. The sky is dark blue and is filled with starry constellations.]

A Flicker in the Field deepens the narrative of the 2023 Pageant, exploring themes of disruption, transformation, and the constellations that connect us all. Drawing inspiration from storms, from spectacles both celestial and human-made, and from the intricate networks of mycelium beneath us and the human connections above, this year’s Pageant is a celebration of connection and resilience.

Audiences will form a festive procession that winds down through a wildflower field beside the River Clyde, arriving at a living stage built with windfall from Hurricane Fiona and woven willow branches. This space will come alive with stilt-walkers, giant puppets, dancers, musicians and performers of all ages, in a performance that sparks delight, contemplation, and wonder.

There are eight performances of the 2024 Pageant: July 25th-28th and August 1st-4th at 7:30pm.

Saturday and Sunday performances conclude with a shared, long-table meal on site, prepared by Chef Emily Wells of The Mill in New Glasgow. Coming to the Pageant? Read our Access Guide!

Tickets for the Pageant are SOLD OUT.
Sign up for our waitlist or volunteer and see the show for free!

Shuttle Services to the performances are still available for booking, click below to secure them now!

We are seeking volunteers to assist with parking, box office, ushering, lantern carrying, flag waving, and with our Saturday & Sunday post-show meals. Volunteers see the show for free as part of their shift.

TICKET PRICING & RELEASE

Pageant tickets must be reserved online, no tickets are sold at the door. We offer a range of ticket tiers with suggested contribution levels. Ticket revenue supports the growing cost of producing this large-scale event that involves over 200 artists and community performers in its creation. These contribution levels include:

→ $25 ticket - for a show without post-show meal
→ $40 ticket - for a show with a post-show meal
→ Pay What You Can ticket - no amount is too little or too great! 

Tickets are released online in two phases. The first half of tickets will be released Tuesday, June 25th at 10:00 am. The second half will be released Wednesday, June 26th at 7:00 pm.

RESPECT THE RESERVATION POLICY

We ask that you observe the following policy to respect our efforts to keep the Pageant accessible to as many people as possible.

Photo taken by Andrew MacInnis

[Image ID: An Illuminated puppet resembling a giant human is manipulated by a group of puppeteers, in front of green trees.]

  1. Please do not overbook tickets. Book the number of tickets you know you can use for the performance date you know you can attend.

  2. If you have booked tickets and can no longer attend the performance, or the number of people in your party has decreased, you have two options:

    • Email us at least 24 hours before the performances, at tickets@riverclydearts.com. We will offer your ticket(s) to someone on our waitlist.

    • Transfer your tickets to a friend via Tickit.ca (see instructions in your confirmation email)

    If you book tickets and don’t show up for the performance without any efforts to let us know beforehand, we will place strict limitations on the number of tickets you can book to future Pageant events.

    No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the performance.

    Thank you for helping us ensure our ticket policy is respected.

ARRIVAL & PARKING

Performances begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Plan to arrive in New Glasgow by 7:00 pm to ensure you have time for parking and arrival on site. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.

Parking for the Pageant is available in the following areas:

  • The Gardens of Hope parking lot (2827 New Glasgow Road)

  • PEI Preserve Company parking lot (2841 New Glasgow Road)

  • Accessible parking spaces are at the Pageant entrance (2765 New Glasgow Road). Please reserve your spot by emailing access@riverclydearts.com

Attendants will guide you to parking spots and direct you to the Box Office and Pageant Entrance at 2765 New Glasgow Road. We encourage audience members to carpool if possible!

NEW: PAGEANT SHUTTLE

Thanks to our accessibility sponsor Pauley Charter and Adventure Tours, we are providing a free shuttle bus service from Charlottetown to New Glasgow for two performances of the River Clyde Pageant, on July 26th and August 2nd. Attendees can book the shuttle bus when they purchase tickets online. There are two Charlottetown pickup locations: Atlantic Technology Centre (176 Great George St) and the Royalty Crossing Mall (670 University Ave). Detailed instructions on pickup will be emailed to attendees who signed up for the shuttle service.

SEATING, SITE & WHAT TO BRING

We are excited to offer new on-site seating options this summer, with two sets of bleachers, wooden benches, and garden chairs with backs (available upon request). Seating is available for approximately 150 people. There is some space for picnic blankets in the front row, and there is a very limited amount of space for folding chairs - the best views will be from the benches and bleachers, so we urge you to leave your chairs at home and use ours!

We recommend bringing sunglasses, bug spray, water, and appropriate clothing for evening outdoor weather. With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed.

POST-SHOW MEAL - SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Saturday and Sunday performances will conclude with a shared, long-table meal in a field overlooking the Pageant site. Food is prepared by Chef Emily Wells and staff of The Mill in New Glasgow. We encourage audience members to bring their own plates, cups and cutlery. There is a bar with cider, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase (cash, debit and credit cards accepted). There are no meals following Thursday and Friday performances.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please see our 2024 Pageant Access Guide for full details on the site, what to expect, and accessibility supports available for audiences. Arriving at the Box Office and the performance site requires a good deal of walking on sloped, uneven ground that ranges from dirt and gravel pathways to grass. Golf carts are available for patrons who need assistance getting to and from the site. Accessible parking spots are also available, and there is a wheelchair accessible porta-potty on site.

Email access@riverclydearts.com to reserve a golf cart or chair with a back, and for further accessibility information.

WEATHER

The Pageant can proceed in light rain, drizzle, and wind, so please dress accordingly. If it rains heavily, the Pageant cannot take place. We will email attendees by 5:30 pm if we have to cancel the show. If you don’t hear from us, the show is going ahead. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be used for another performance but refunds can be made upon request.