Great Canadian Theatre Company

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.

Spring is in the air and we’ve got lots going on this weekend to celebrate!

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 first weekend of April has arrived and with it comes many fun activities around town. Get out there and enjoy yourselves and celebrate the end of yet another work week.

This cold snap has been great news for fans of winter activities!

Bundle up and prepare to get festive: we are full on into the holiday events this weekend!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — family, friends and perhaps a musical fiasco? The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) is performing FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco from Dec. 10–22 and it promises to be nothing like you’ve ever seen before.

A show that combines literature with contemporary subjects? Take My Money! Beowulf in Afghanistan is a fantastical new play put on by the Great Canadian Theatre Company until Nov. 24. It’s a wild ride, so strap yourself in.

When you’re making your weekend list, be sure to check it twice! Holiday events are in full swing, including the Help Santa Toy Parade on Saturday.

It’s a big year for the Great Canadian Theatre Company—they’re celebrating their 50th season of groundbreaking Canadian theatre. “And this year, it’s going to be a party,” says Artistic Director Sarah Kitz.

Some of you might recall our excitement at finally making it to the Confidential Musical Theatre Project (CMTP) last year and our interview explaining this truly unique theatre experience where the cast has been cast confidentially, has not rehearsed together, and even the audience doesn’t even know what show they’re in for. Well, it’s that time of year again! We’re thrilled that we got to speak with musical director and producer Wendy Berkelaar to dig into what audiences can expect this time around as Zucchini Productions brings their secret show to the GCTC on June 8.

Written by Marie Beath Badian and directed by Nina Lee Aquino, The Waltz encompasses a single moment in time when two teenagers fall in love. It’s on at GCTC until February 25.

Playing at the GCTC until October 29, The Dragonfly of Chicoutimi takes audiences through the dynamic story of Gaston Talbot, trying to discern what is real and what is a lie.

An abortion procedure is the structure that drives The Supine Cobbler, but the intimacy between characters and the is a central force that this production emphasizes. Playwright Jill Connell sat down with Apt613 to share more about this production.

Break out the stretchy pants and walking shoes Ottawa! The summer is in full swing with food festivals, yoga festivals, film festivals, and shopping festivals (okay, that last one is a bit of a stretch…).