Tag Archives: live theatre


As You Like It in the park

Looking for a fun family night out? This idea is perfect. You can enjoy the great outdoors, live theatre and lots of laughs at the latest production from A Company of Fools.  The Fools are presenting As You Like It … Continue reading

Date Night Pick: GCTC’s The Last Wife

Time for a date night? The buzzworthy The Last Wife is onstage at GCTC. It’s got it all: Lots of laughs, sexual politics, women’s rights and Henry VIII! Continue reading

La Cage aux Folles musical at Centerpointe Studio Theatre

  Meeting your son’s future in-laws can be awkward, especially if you’ve come out as gay. Even more so if the father is an anti-gay right-wing politician and he wants to crack down on gay nightclubs like the one you … Continue reading

Max and Ruby at Centrepointe Theatre

Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is a festive show the whole family can enjoy. It’s tomorrow, Dec. 15, at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Centrepointe Theatre. Continue reading

New black comedy-mystery at the Gladstone Theatre

The End of Civilization. This black comedy-mystery, directed by Mary Ellis, runs from May 13 to 31at the Gladstone Theatre. Previews are May 13 and 14, with opening night slated for Friday, May 15th. In this taut satire, a modest … Continue reading

Oceans Apart at the Fringe Festival

There’s still time to check out a thought-provoking new Ottawa play that has been generating lots of buzz. Take a Jump in it Theatre is presenting Oceans Apart at Ottawa Fringe Festival through June 29. This production offers a look … Continue reading

Ottawa Region’s Culture Scene: Live Shows

The Ottawa region’s culture scene is always vibrant. Highlights this month include Bach’s St. Matthew Passion presented by Thirteen Strings April 14, and the new season of the Upper Canada Playhouse. Continue reading

Practical Playwriting with Daniel MacIvor

Ottawa Little Theatre is offering a unique opportunity to learn about playwriting from Daniel MacIvor, the creator of Marion Bridge, onstage March 22 to April 8. Continue reading

See The Comedy of Errors in an Ottawa Park

Did you know that today—Thursday, July 2—is A Company of Fools Day in Ottawa? It’s true. Mayor Jim Watson has declared it to be so, in honour of A Company of Fools and the 25th anniversary play in its popular … Continue reading

Sister Act, The Musical

Suzart Productions is bringing Sister Act, the Musical to life from May 25 to 28 at the Centrepointe Studio Theatre. Continue reading

Suzart presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Suzart Productions presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Centrepointe Studio Theatre December 1 to 11, with evening and matinee performances. Continue reading

Suzart presents Jesus Christ Superstar

by Alan Viau Imagine Byward Market business owners up in arms over the latest trouble caused by Jesus and his rebels. Owners are fearful of the crowd gathering with him. They are telling authorities they need a permanent solution to … Continue reading

Two Plays, Twice the Pleasure

Great Deal for Date Nights! Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and the Gladstone Theatre are offering a special two-show ticket voucher that will lead to a lot of laughs Continue reading