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HMS RAZZAMAJAZZ

SEASON: Summer, Fall

LOCATION: On the water, Avon River

WEBSITE: Not available

HIGHLIGHT: Summertime musical entertainment along the banks of the Avon River

HMS Razzamajazz is a summertime musical attraction in Stratford that locals and returning visitors look for every year. Known affectionately as The Razz, the 25-foot by 10-foot floating stage cruises the Avon River, ducking under the bridge to Tom Patterson Island along the way. Jazz bands, one-man shows, and folk singers on the Razz entertain spectators along the riverbank. If there is a crowd in a particular area, The Razz lingers awhile before moving on. Whether you are walking the riverside path, sitting on a bench, taking photos of the swans, or lying on a blanket on the grass, you might find yourself tapping your toes or even putting out a dance step or two. People do!

Performances run from the end of June to Labour Day in September. Weather permitting, the boat’s schedule is coordinated with evening performances at the Stratford Festival Theatre and the Tom Patterson Theatre Centre, launching at six o’clock and returning to the dock around 7:30 p.m. as people proceed to the theatres.

In 2020, HMS Razzamajazz celebrated thirty years on the water in Stratford. She is owned by the city and operated by the Tillsonburg Power and Sail Squadron, formerly the Stratford Power and Sail Squadron.