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October 18, 6:30 pm
Toopy & Binoo Live!
Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium
www.ToopyandBinooOnTour.com
In a brand new live production, Koba Entertainment brings you the theatrical debut of Canada’s latest sensation Toopy and Binoo!
Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon brings to life these two fun-loving and adorable characters, whose antics are driven by their out-of-this-world imaginations. Their unpredictable adventures inspire children to push their own limits!
As Toopy and his best friend Binoo embark on their most important musical quest ever, they encounter a Blue Cat Blues Band, a Loud Mouth Crooner Fish, some Rock n’ Roll Sheep, a pair of Love Struck Dragons and many other zany characters along the way.
Entertaining and whimsical, Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon is a fairy-tale for our times; it incorporates music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology to weave a story that will tickle the imagination of the entire family! Toopy & Binoo is the top-rated program for kids from 2 to 6 years old.
Ticket Price: All Seats $28.50. Everyone requires a ticket EVEN BABES IN ARMS. Addtional $1.13 per ticket when purchased online.
Producer: Paquin Entertainment
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| November |
November 10 to 27
Footloose
The South Simcoe Theatre
Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie; Based on the original screenplay by
Dean Pitchford; Music by Tom Snow; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford; Additional Music by Eric
Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Set to high energy, rockin’ music, Footloose tells a relevant, heartfelt story.
Moving from the big city to a small town is never easy, but when teenaged Ren finds out
that in this town dancing is banned, adjusting is even harder. The local preacher fights
Ren’s influence on the town’s teens as they awaken to their right to express
themselves and Ren discovers the tragedy in their collective past. Ren’s mother and
the other parents struggle to find the line between keeping their children safe and
trusting them to take responsibility for their own choices. Based on the 1984 movie, with
the same top 40 hit songs that will have you dancing in the aisles! Suitable for the whole
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November 16-19
Kempenfelt Community Players Presents 'Willy Wonka Junior'
Georgian College Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie
(705) 792-5622; www.kempenfeltplayers.com
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Show Times: TBA
Admission: Youth - $10; Adults - $16.00
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November 17 - 26
Talk is Free Theatre Presents 'Do You Turn Somersaults?'
Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop Street, Barrie
(705) 792-1949; www.tift.ca
Set in 1968 in a sanatorium on the shores of the Baltic, Do You Turn Somersaults? is a touching story of hope and compassion with abundant humour, proving that love can blossom in the most unlikely of places, at the most unlikely of times. Mary Martin had chosen this play for her Broadway comeback in 1970’s. One of Canada’s most renowned directors, Marti Maraden, will stage the work.
by Aleksei Arbuzov, translated by Ariadne Nicolaeff
Directed by Marti Maraden
Show Times: See website for show times.
Admission: Single Tickets: $29 +HST |
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| December |
December 1
THE BACKYARDIGANS: QUEST FOR THE EXTRA ORDINARY
Orillia Opera House
A non-stop musical expedition as the gang become daring detectives, cookie security guards & space ace reporters travelling in hot pursuit of a mysterious space ship & its missing passengers! 6:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
December 8 to 11
Christmas Show: Snow White and the Seven Aliens
The South Simcoe Theatre
Written by Judith Dixon; Adapted by Mareka Martin
This Christmas season bring the whole family and enjoy a production of Snow White and the
Seven Aliens – “to infinity and beyond” – no space travel is required
but audience participation, a sense of humour and wonderment are welcome. |
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January 26 – February 4
Talk Is Free Theatre Presents 'No Way to Treat a Lady'
Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop Street West
(705) 792-1949; www.tift.ca
Based on the novel by William Goldman, which was a popular 1968 movie starring Rod Steiger, this theatrically charged musical comedy thriller is about a publicity crazed actor turned killer and the befuddled, but endearing detective who pursues him. It's devilish combination of fun, romance and murder!
Show Times: See website for show times.
Admission: Single Ticket: $27.00 + HST |
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| February |
February 2 to 19
Fireworks
The South Simcoe Theatre
Written by Gordon Portman
When it was first produced at the Blyth Festival in 1996, a reviewer commented that
“if you’ve ever been a mother or a grandmother – or better yet, if
you’ve had them – this is a show that is certain to move you.” Winner of a
variety of awards, Fireworks is the story of how three very different men – father,
son, and grandson – struggle to cope after the death of the woman they all loved
… the wife, mother and grandmother who helped them see the best in themselves, and
who, after her death, helps them see the best in each other. Suitable for all ages. |
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| March |
March 29 - April 7
Talk Is Free Theatre Presents 'Great Expectations'
Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
(705) 792-1949; www.tift.ca
When Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectation in 1860, it dealt with a world where owning property defined one's success. But how has that changed in 150 years? Richard Ouzounian's special musical adaptation of his work deals with how the times we live in have changed and that the way we measure triumph has transformed as well.
Show Times: See website for show times.
Admission: Single Ticket: $27.00 + HST |
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| April |
April 12 to 29
The Pajama Game
The South Simcoe Theatre
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell; Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry
Ross; Based on the novel 7 ½ cents by Richard Bissell
This Tony Award winning musical explores the pitfalls of workplace romance and its
sometimes hilarious results! The union leader at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory is
determined to be “Not at All in Love” with the new manager as she fights for a 7
½ cent pay increase for the workers. Are the ensuing problems really between management
and labour or is this a battle of the sexes 50’s style?! Filled with familiar tunes
and show stopping production numbers, The Pajama Game is a classic, old-fashioned American
Musical fit for the whole family. |
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| May |
May 31 - June 9
Talk Is Free Theatre Presents 'Parkdale Peter Pan'
Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop St. West
(705) 792-1949; www.tift.ca
An adaptation of JM Barrie's seminal work, which begins in modern day Canada, Parkdale Peter Pan journeys to the timelessness of the Never Land and back again. It is performed by two actors, one as Wendy, one as Peter, with the remainder of the characters brought to life with colourful masks, puppets and magic tricks.
Show Times: See website for show times.
Admission: Single Ticket: $27.00 + HST |
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May 31 to June 3
Four Play: A Showcase of Play Readings
The South Simcoe Theatre
Every day a different play! Now in its 5th year, the Four Play format presents lightly
rehearsed readings of a variety of works: some old, some new, some rare, some challenging. |
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