Shakespeare By The Sea is thrilled to announce the world premiere of Beauty and the Beast: The Fairy-tale Game-show Musical! Created by celebrated Nova Scotian artists Dan Bray and GaRRy Williams, this new musical reimagines Beauty and the Beast through the chaotic world of reality game-show television, bringing a modern, comedic edge to the classic …
Bring a picnic to the park for the outdoor production of 1920s Walking Around In A Dream by Natalie Kaye, a Roaring Twenties family friendly screwball musical comedy inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, presented by Old Town Toronto BIA and Alumnae Theatre. Free, no ticket required. Pay What You Can donation optional. Find …
The Left of Centre Festival in Brantford, Ontario, is thrilled to present the world premiere of Raccoon by Rick Butts. In this satirical take on the struggle of raccoons for equitable treatment—they want the same deal that dogs and cats have—and the stress such demands can put on an already rocky marriage, Ellen discovers raccoons …
Happy Birthday Dear Maggie by Rick Butts is making its Canadian premiere at The Left of Centre Festival in Brantford, Ontario. US and UK productions are scheduled for later this year. In this dark comedy, Maggie avoids being with her husband as he undergoes risky surgery that could leave him paralyzed for life or . …
The New Works Festival is back! After its successful debut in 2024, KWLT’s New Works Collective are holding a second festival to showcase the writings of local playwrights. This year’s festival features eight plays grouped into three performances, each of which sees the stage two or three times over the NWF two-week run. The performances …
Raccoon and Happy Birthday Dear Maggie by Rick Butts are appearing as a double-feature dinner theatre performance this August! Admission is free as a benefit event with all donations gratefully accepted for BL’s Little Free Pantries, a local food security support network in Brantford. Find all of the details by following the event link below!
This August, Raccoon by Rick Butts will be presented as a staged reading during Foundations Fest at Theatre Aurora! In this satirical take on the struggle of raccoons for equitable treatment—they want the same deal that dogs and cats have—and the stress such demands can put on an already rocky marriage, Ellen discovers raccoons aren’t …
Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self (or YTS), Ages 0-119 by Christina Cook. Playwright Christina Cook (Governor General’s Award nominee) takes us on a journey across time and space, showing that love—for family, for our past and future selves—can be sent care of (C/O) the present. Postcards to My Younger Transexual Self (or YTS), Ages 0-119 …
Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit by Lisa Randall ‘The divine wisdom of the Holy She’ Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit delves into a the humorous and serious revelations of Sister Sophia, an aging nun in crisis. As she grieves the loss of her friend Sister Beatrice, she grapples with her own restless night of the …
Son of a Temperance by Lori McIntyre Son of a Temperance is a lively, heartfelt celebration of Cookstown’s past, unfolding inside the very walls where history was made – the old Temperance Hall, now home to the beloved South Simcoe Theatre. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary Season, this original play brings to life the spirited …
Join us for the first session of our 26/27 Work With Me! series! An independent writing session with a prompt provided by leader, Djanet Sears, followed by a Q & A about inspiration and process. This is a free event, however registration is required. Register HERE. Djanet Sears is a playwright, director, and an assistant professor at …
Join us for the second session of our 26/27 Work With Me! series! An independent writing session with a prompt provided by leader, Yolanda Bonnell, followed by a Q & A about inspiration and process. This is a free event, however registration is required. Register HERE. Yolanda Bonnell (They/She) is a Queer, 2 Spirit, Ojibwe-Anishinaabe, South Asian, …