The Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) is currently playing And Then There Were None. If you know your Agatha Christie, you will love the alternate ending. If this is all new to you, pack your bags. It’s only a short trip to the island.
“Shakespeare, it’s algebra on stage” says one of the characters halfway through the play I Hate Hamlet. The crowd laughs loudly, and not for the first or last time that evening.
For the past 12 years, TACTICS Theatre Company has supported new local work in Ottawa. While this milestone is certainly something to celebrate, this will also be TACTICS’ final Sunset Season. Four performances from May 9-10 in LabO will help TACTICS say thank you and farewell.
What would you do for love, fame, and wine?
After their historic 50th anniversary season, the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) is back for their 2025-26 season, and they’re not slowing down.
Two reporters dress up as clergymen to infiltrate the convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing since, rumour has it, some of the best wine around is produced. Lies, deceit, alcohol, and a whole lot of shenanigans ensue in The Lakeside Players production of Drinking Habits from May 1-4.
By Emma Peterson In a small, lemon-hued house barely big enough for a bed, Karen Hines feels more and more trapped as she weaves the audience through a horror story of bad investments, a devilishly handsome, but deceptive real estate agent, maggots, property laws and – worse than anything – an impossible-to-reach crawl space that […]
I was reluctant. I’m not gonna lie. Romantic Comedy is not my jam. But Now and Then, directed by Brian Cano, made my heart grow three sizes in two hours.
Trident Moon has been playing at the NAC (National Arts Centre) since April 2, with widespread acclaim by both critics and audiences alike. This moving play, set amid the chaos of a newly divided Hindustan, and just a few years after the end of the Second World War, is written by the equally acclaimed playwright Anusree Roy.
A story of rediscovery, imagination and reminiscing — Boy Beatle is performing at the Great Canadian theatre Company (GCTC) from April 10-13. This solo act, performed by Richard Willis, is not only poignant, with a little dark humour added for good measure.
The Ottawa School of Theatre (OST) is hosting a FUNraiser on April 12, in preparation for their upcoming, all-ages production of Anne of Green Gables from June 2-8.
Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Instagram and Facebook. Get ready, theatre fans – Broadway Across Canada (BAC) has announced their 2025/2026 season and there is a lot to be excited and […]
Ottawa’s Youth Infringement Festival (YIF) gives youth ages 16 to 25 a platform to write, direct, act, stage manage, and design under the guidance of professional mentors. The festival is run entirely by young people, from the ushers to the actors to the board of directors. The festival took place over two weeks, from March 27 to April 3, and featured six original plays.
Caplan and Gauthier: “We have always loved Fools productions, as they make Shakespeare approachable for all audiences. The Understudy created a fun and entertaining environment that had the audience laughing, clapping and participating.”
World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27 and has been a staple in the arts for 64 years, and this year was no exception. This World Theatre Day, local performers and directors remind communities why live theatre matters.
