New Stages Theatre Company brings you the best contemporary plays
performed, read, and sung by some of Canada's finest artists.
All readings, concerts, and performances in 2018-2019 take place at historic Market Hall.
performed, read, and sung by some of Canada's finest artists.
All readings, concerts, and performances in 2018-2019 take place at historic Market Hall.
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THE YEAR OF THE SUDDENLY by Deborah Kimmett
Sunday, September 23, 2018, 7:30pm A hilarious story of family and the love and compassion that chronicles the aftermath of a life changing moment. Written and performed by stand-up comedian, Deborah Kimmett (who wowed New Stages audiences in last season’s Hits & Misses cabaret), ’Suddenly’ is described as part stand-up, part eulogy, and masterfully walks the tightrope between bittersweet and laugh-out-loud comedy. *The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy. |
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A NEW BRAIN (in concert)
Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by James Lapine & William Finn Saturday, December 1, 2018, 7:30pm A joyous and funny musical about a songwriter’s sudden life-threatening illness. With songs that are soaring, snappy, and beautiful, this musical asks if it’s possible to start life over and live it better. A New Brain will be performed in concert format with some of Canada’s (and Peterborough’s) finest musical theatre talent doing what they do best. *The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy. |
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Staged readings get to the imaginative heart of theatre.
The words of the playwright, the voices of the actors, and the imagination of the audience bring the plays vividly to life. |
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THE LAST WIFE by Kate Hennig
Sunday February 3, 2019, 7:30 pm The compelling story of Katherine Parr, who married Henry VIII and became his sixth wife. Knowing she faced certain death if she made a crucial mistake, her life was filled with intrigue and competition. * The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy. |
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HOW IT WORKS by Daniel MacIvor
Sunday April 7, 2019, 7:30 pm A divorce. An addiction. A father and daughter on a journey that unfolds with simple grace. Don’t miss this intensely moving and often hilarious play from one of Canada’s most acclaimed playwrights. *The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy. |
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WHAT A YOUNG WIFE OUGHT TO KNOW
by Hannah Moscovitch Sunday May 12, 2019, 7:30 pm Set in 1920s Ottawa, this play is a love story about a young working-class wife who has a lot to learn about love, sex, and birth control. Inspired by real stories from the Canadian birth control movement. *The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy. |
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New Stages Theatre 136 Ware Street #307 Peterborough ON K9J 2B8 705.872.7438 newstages@sympatico.ca |
