Lilt of Laughter - Trace of Tears

Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears by Charlene Herrold. Performed by Jay Wilson.

Master storyteller, Jay Wilson brings to life the richly imagined tales of Charlene Herrold (1920-2009) inviting audiences into the world of Ballycarlene - a village where ordinarly lives reveal extraordinary humour, heart and humanity. Through stories of spirited families, clever neighbours, daring widows and hapless bachelors the show explores universal themes of love, loss, family and the small moments that make life memorable.

Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears is storytelling at its finest: tender, witty and full of insight into the human experience.

Successful performances in Collingwood, Guelph, Uxbridge, and even Edgar Ontario!

Coming to the Guelph River Run Centre in April 2026 Tickets here!

Jay looks forward to bringing this show to your town. Call him. 519 820-3269

A one-man show for your Theatre or Community Hall. Book now!

Great Stories. Well Told.

"... I have to know where I'm going to if it is expecting me to get you there that you are."

"... and I'll have to go to her house as well as I didn't give her an answer. I'll have to go if only to tell her I can't come."

" Turn around you fractious bastard and head for the sea. We're taking Dev swimming if it kills you."

"Ah we're old enough, Mick and me, to know well that it takes no time at all to pass an hour...or a lifetime."