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Two men and two women, all dressed in black. The man on the far left and the woman on the far right both hold small bouquets of flowers. The man in the centre holds a framed photo of an older woman in a floral print dress. They all gaze at us - eyes wide and mouths open in expressions of shock.
Two men and two women, all dressed in black. The man on the far left and the woman on the far right both hold small bouquets of flowers. The man in the centre holds a framed photo of an older woman in a floral print dress. They all gaze at us - eyes wide and mouths open in expressions of shock.
Photo: Gregory Soloman, Aiden deSalaiz, Jane Luk & Ericka Leobrera, with Carolyn Fe pictured in the framed photo.

Laugh at life, death & family Laugh at life, death & family

An estranged family mourns their matriarch.

Photo: Gregory Soloman, Aiden deSalaiz, Jane Luk & Ericka Leobrera, with Carolyn Fe pictured in the framed photo.

Home Events Performance Capitol Theatre presents: Liars at a Funeral

Capitol Theatre presents: Liars at a Funeral

From Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Capitol Theatre presents Liars at a Funeral by Sophia Fabiilli. This Canadian comedy turns grief into a hilarious journey, bursting with eccentric characters, witty banter and hidden identities.

Grief has never been so hilarious!

When an estranged family gathers to mourn the passing of Mavis, the family matriarch, the funeral erupts into a more dysfunctional family reunion than any of them could have imagined. If everyone can keep it together, they might just break their intergenerational curse and make it out alive!

Written by Kingston playwright Sophia Fabiilli and directed by Aaron Jan, the cast features Carolyn Fe, Ericka Leobrera, Gregory Soloman, Jane Luk and Aidan deSalaiz.

“Uproariously funny!”

– Keith Tomasek, Stratford Festival Reviews

About Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre is a multi-purpose performing arts facility and movie theatre. The Capitol debuted in 1930 in Port Hope, Ontario. Today, it is designated a National Historic Site that is exceptionally well-preserved, with much of its original exterior and interior detail remaining after 80 years of almost continuous operation. Read more about the theatre’s history here.

Image featuring text superimposed over a medium close-up photograph. Bottom left: Liars at a Funeral by Sophia Fabiilli. Directed by Aaron Jan. Jun 12-28 2026. Bottom right: Tickets available now capitoltheatre.com A woman and man dressed in black, the woman clutching a tissue to her chest with her right hand as she reaches for another with her left. The man holds a wooden tissue box.

(Photo credits: The Capitol Theatre Liars at a Funeral. Aidan deSalaiz & Jane Luk. The image on the Events page features Gregory Soloman, Aiden deSalaiz, Jane Luk & Ericka Leobrera, with Carolyn Fe pictured in the framed photo.)

 

Event details

Presented by: Capitol Theatre

Type of event: theatre performance

Written by: Sophia Fabiilli

Directed by: Aaron Jan

Cast: Carolyn Fe, Ericka Leobrera, Gregory Soloman, Jane Luk & Aidan deSalaiz. Read about them here.

Dates: Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 28, 2026 (no performance on Mondays)

Special performance dates:

  • Pay-What-You-Can Preview: Friday, June 12
  • Opening Night: Saturday, June 13
  • Indigenous Community Night: Friday, June 19
  • Relaxed Performance: Sunday, June 21
  • Talkbacks: Every Thursday (June 18 & 25) after the performance

Start times:

  • Thursdays @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Fridays @ 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 13 @ 7:30 PM (Opening Night); Saturdays following Opening Night (June 20 & 27) @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sundays @ 2:00 PM
  • Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM
  • Wednesdays @ 2:00 PM

Duration: approx. 2 hours & 10 minutes (with intermission)

Cost: All ticket prices include C$2.78 ticketing fee. All orders will be subject to an additional C$3.50 Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) charge.

  • Pay-What-You-Can Preview (June 12): From C$5.00 – $50.00
  • Indigenous Community Night (June 19): C$25.00
  • Relaxed performance (June 21): C$25.00, C$15.00 for child (12 and under)
  • Regular: C$50.00
  • Under 30: C$40.00
  • Shop, Dine & Show Package: C$80.00 (Explore downtown Port Hope, enjoy a meal and see a show. Choose “Shop, Dine & Show” as your ticket type when you check out.)
  • Indigenous Community Night VFF All-Access Pass – Chicken Salad Sandwich Lunch: C$37.22

Location: Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON, L1A 2Y7. See map & directions here.

Booking link: Book your tickets here. To request Accessible Seating, use a Gift Card to make your purchase or to obtain a Group rate (15+), please contact Patron Services at (905) 885-1071 or 1-800-434-5092.

Contact details: Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON, Canada, L1A 2Y7; Patron services: (905) 885-1071 or 1-800-434-5092, info@capitoltheatre.com, capitoltheatre.com

 

Accessibility: Capitol Theatre welcomes individuals with disabilities to attend performances and other events at their facility. They’re committed to providing accessible services in a manner that maintains the dignity and independence of all while providing equality of access and integration. They offer general assistance to attend performances, accessible parking, wheelchair and low mobility theatre and washroom access, a wheelchair seating area and stair-free seats, a limited number of assisted hearing devices, and they welcome service animals. Full details are available on the Accessibility page. Please speak to a box office representative about your needs when booking (see the Patron services contact info above). There will be a relaxed performance on June 21, designed to be inclusive to Disability and Neurodivergent Communities.

Refund policy: All ticket sales are final – there are no refunds or exchanges.