Theatre Productions in
St. Catharines, Ontario
  

The following productions are presented in various theatre locations in St. Catharines.

November | December |
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November 11, 2:30 p.m.
Pinkalicious
David S. Howes Theatre

This whimsical musical follows the antics of everyone's favourite fan of pink, Pinkalicious. This girl loves pink in all possible forms, but she especially loves pink cupcakes. Despite warnings, Pinkalicious eats pink cupcakes until she turns pink. Only Pinkalicious can find her way out of this pink pickle. This is a great afternoon event for kids, families and other pink-minded people.

November 17, 7:30 p.m.
Evalyn Parry: SPIN
David S. Howes Theatre

SPIN uses the metaphor, physics, and political conscience of the bicycle to tell stories, construct songs and soundscapes and engage you in thinking about change. Inspired by the story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe on a bicycle, SPIN travels through time, touching on women's emancipation and consumer culture while pedalling the bicycle of social change. Using a bicycle as an instrument, Evalyn Parry and her band create a blend of songs, monologues and theatre which offer an enchanting, engaging and unique adventure in entertainment and activism.

** Enrich your theatre experience. Reserve your free ticket to meet the artists after the performance in the lobby with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Space is limited!

November 21, 10 a.m.
November 21, 1 p.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

Mermaid Theatre's much-anticipated new production, Treasured Stories By Eric Carle, will bring together old favorites and new friends. Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry, the triple-bill highlights three of Eric Carle's most beloved tales.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (veteran of more than 2,000 performances), is joined by a whimsical cast of adventurous animals drawn from the pages of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? The poignant story of a young girl's unusual quest, Papa Please Get The Moon For Me, completes an hour-long performance, which both entertains and educates.

Recommended for Grades Pre K-3

November 24, 7:30 p.m.
Aszure Barton & Artists: Project XII
David S. Howes Theatre

Canadian Aszure Barton began dancing at the age of three and studied at the National Ballet School. In 2002, she founded Aszure Barton & Artists, a dance company dedicated to producing contemporary dance and nourishing artist development.

The company is based in New York, but has an international focus, touring Europe, Argentina, Brazil, Asia, Africa, Canada and the United States regularly. As a choreographer, Barton has created works for Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hell's Kitchen Dance, The National Ballet of Canada, Nederlands Dans Theater, American Ballet Theater, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal (Resident Choreographer 2005–08), Sydney Dance Company, The Juilliard School, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and The Martha Graham Dance Company, among others.

Project XII is a new work, developed at the Banff Centre for the Arts in 2012.

November 29, 10 a.m.
November 29, 1 p.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
Out in the Open by Green Thumb Theatre
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

Out in the Open, written by Dave Deveau, is an honest look at homophobia, friendship, social pressure and navigating the complicated truths of teenage relationships.

Adam convinces Stephen, his best friend, to go on a camping trip for the long weekend, even though Stephen can think of nothing worse than being cold, dirty and bored (not to mention the lack of indoor plumbing!) When the two boys get lost in the woods their lighthearted banter turns serious and Adam reveals a secret that he has been hiding from Stephen.

How will Stephen React to Adam's news? What will this mean for their friendship? How do we deal with our own fears and issues when faced with a shift in what we thought we knew?

Recommended for Grades 7-12

December 7, 7:30 p.m.
Ballet Creole: Soulful Messiah
David S. Howes Theatre

"This R&B take on Handel's classic Messiah is one of our new favourite holiday traditions." (Toronto Life)

20 years ago, Quincy Jones produced Handel's Messiah, A Soulful Celebration which refigured the original score with Afro-American heritage and music. Ten years ago, Ballet Creole began performing Soulful Messiah, artistic director Patrick Parson's choreographic response to that spectacular music.

Today, the show has grown into a full-length performance of jazz, tap, ballet, modern and Afro-Caribbean dance to this powerful uplifting and downright soulful holiday music. Featuring guest tap dancer and Niagara native, David Cox (formerly of STOMP).

December 7, 1 p.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
Soulful Messiah by Ballet Creole
David S. Howes Theatre

A Theatre in Education School Performance for Grades K-12

Now in its 20th year, Ballet Creole is committed to presenting diverse contemporary dance expressions drawing inspiration from African and Caribbean traditions. Soulful Messiah infuses tap, African–Caribbean, ballet, jazz and modern dance in this unique celebration of life through dance and music. Soulfully danced to Quincy Jones’ Grammy Award-winning R&B rendition of Handel’s Messiah, and enriched by the uplifting voices of Aretha Franklin, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight, there is no question why this production is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Guest performer and Niagara native, David Cox (formerly of STOMP) taps his way through this emotionally driven dance accompanied by the Ballet Creole professional dance company. Soulful Messiah takes us through the many emotions of life, including love, pain, personal discovery and self-resolution.

January 31, 7:30 p.m.
Axis Theatre: The Number 14
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

Axis Theatre's 20th anniversary presentation of the award-winning play, The Number 14, is a joyous romp through physical theatre, mime, dance, clowning, puppetry and acrobatics.

Described as part Monty Python, part Mr. Bean, this show showcases a zany group of urban characters who get on and off the Number 14 bus travelling across Vancouver. The wacky adventures of this commuter crowd are sure to delight, please and surprise.

February 1, 10:30 a.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
The Number 14 by Axis Theatre
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

In an amazing theatrical tour-de-force, six of Vancouver’s finest performers strut, swing, sing and talk their way in and out of adventures aboard Vancouver’s #14 bus that is part Monty Python, part Mr. Bean and wholly engaging. Inspired by Commedia Dell’Arte, Saturday Night Live, Punch and Judy silent movies, mime and vaudeville, The Number 14 is set on a city bus and captures the beat and frantic rhythm of urban life. The Axis Theatre Company’s one-hour production uses six highly skilled actors who transform themselves, often with the help of masks, some life-size puppets, and a lot of song and dance, into more than 30 characters.

Recommended for Grades 6-12

February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Ballet BC: Encore
David S. Howes Theatre

Ballet BC is a ground-breaking dance company that presents a unique and powerful blend of ballet and contemporary dance by a large ensemble and a wide range of Canadian and international choreographers.

Artistic director Emily Molnar has boldly created a space for contemporary innovation by presenting her latest choreographed work along with a repertoire from a broad range of 20th and 21st century dance choreographers, including William Forsythe (Herman Schmerman) and Medhi Walerski (Petite Cérémonie).

February 18, 2:30 p.m.
We're Going On A Bear Hunt
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

Adapted from the award-winning children's book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, this playful production features the whimsical adventures of a family in pursuit of a bear as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud!

March 17, 2:30 p.m.
The Berenstain Bears LIVE!
Family Matters, The Musical
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is based on three of The Berenstain Bears' most beloved books: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food, and The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School. In this live musical production filled with songs and dancing, The Berenstain Bears learn important life lessons about honesty, trust, health and safety.

March 21, 7:30 p.m.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
Live-Action Graphic Novel Book One: Target Earth
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that mashes up radio drama with comic books.

Three actors voice dozens of characters; one Foley artist creates hundreds of sound effects; one keyboardist performs a score of thousands of notes; while on a screen are projected more than 1,250 individual, full-color, hand-drawn, hi-res, blow-your-mind comic book images that tell the story visually. The story begins: In 1933, Molly Sloan and her intrepid assistant discover plans for an alien invasion… find out what happens next in this dynamic intergalactic multimedia performance.

** Enrich your theatre experience. Reserve your free ticket to meet the artists after the performance in the lobby with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Space is limited!

March 21, 1 p.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

A one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that mashes up radio drama with comic books that is invading our world.

Book One: Target Earth premiered in 2010, was featured on Conan and has toured North America and Australia to rave reviews including “Something you simply must experience if you are a fan of awesome.” Three actors voice dozens of characters; one Foley artist creates hundreds of sound effects; one keyboardist performs a score of thousands of notes; while on a huge screen are projected more than 1,250 individual, full-color, hand-drawn, hi-res, blow-your-mind comic book images that visually transport you from Rumania to Scotland to Tunis to the far reaches of outer space!

Are you ready for the adventure?
Recommended for Grades 4-12

April 7, 2:30 p.m.
Ballet Jörgen Canada presents Swan Lake
David S. Howes Theatre

Composed between 1875-76, Swan Lake tells the tragic love story of Odette and Siegfried. Their story animates this powerful ballet tour de force, which was featured prominently in the Oscar winning film, Black Swan. Artistic director, Bengt Jörgen is famous for attention to choreographic detail and history while offering visionary new settings for seminal ballet pieces. With some of the best ballet dancers in North America, this presentation of Swan Lake will offer an exquisitely graceful and poetic interpretation of one of the most significant ballets of all time. Ballet Jörgen Canada previously brought us stunning productions of The Nutcracker and Anastasia.

April 15, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Theatre in Education - School Performance
Boo! by Sursaut Dance Company
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre

The Sursaut Dance Company is dedicated to the creation, production and dissemination of dance shows for young and family audiences. The company's productions are presented from coast to coast in Canada, as well as outside the country. Joyful and touching, Sursaut’s creations thrill spectators young and old alike, everywhere they are presented. Get lost in a world where vivacity, sensitivity, ingenuity and the poetry of the body is at the fore. Boo! is a rendez-vous with the unexpected that will leave you smiling.

Recommended for Grades Pre K-4