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Theatre Burlington 2024-25 Season
Theatre Burlington is pleased to announce its playbill for the 2024-25 season, featuring a lineup of all Canadian plays,
We kick off the season with “The Invention of Romance” by Conni Massing.
Love can be tough at any age, 30-something Kate searches for the meaning of romance through a series of disastrous dates. Meanwhile, her long-widowed mother rekindles a relationship with a man she knew 60 years ago. This delightful rom-com challenges the notions of love and romance.
September 13,14,20,21,27,28 (September 21 includes a matinée)
The annual holiday show for children is “Santa the Panto” by Diana Kimpton (adapted by Julie Donoahue and Kathy Hyde-Nagel).
Beatrix the Bad hates Christmas and will stop at nothing to prevent it from happening, including kidnapping Santa. It’s up to Mrs. Claus, Barbie, Ken and the “Elf on a Shelf” to rescue Santa and save Christmas. The perfect show to introduce children to the magic of live theatre.
November 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 30 (November 22 is an evening show)
Our winter show is “Timepiece”, by Kico Gonzalez-Risso.
As the clock ticks down in the kitchen, the kids want to plan for the future. Mom wants a smooth transition into the golden years, while Dad doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. This dark comedy explores the parent-child relationship amid a changing family dynamic.
February 7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22 (February 9 and 16 include a matinée)
We close out the season with “Bluebirds” by Vern Thiessen.
At the height of the Great War three nurses cross the ocean to care for wounded Canadian soldiers. Despite their trying circumstances, the trio manages to stay hopeful while finding friendship and independence. This award-winning drama examines the role of women in a world where men are, once again, trying to destroy it.
April 11,12,18,19,25,26 (April 19 includes a matinée)
Why not become a season ticket holder? For just $75 you get all three main stage shows, and as an added bonus, you can reserve the same seat for all three. Seasons tickets are available now at TheatreBurlington.on.ca or by calling the box office at 905-639-7700.
Individual tickets for these shows will go on sale August 1st, 2024. All main stage shows are $30 ($27 for seniors). Kid show tickets are $15.
Theatre Burlington is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park band shell and beside Central Library.
Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) festival (May 17-18)
Theatre Burlington’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ wins WODL award
The production won the award for outstanding production as well as outstanding ensemble
The accolades continue to roll in for Theatre Burlington’s critically acclaimed production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
At the recent Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) festival (May 17-18), celebrating the best in community theatre, Virginia Woolf won the award for outstanding production as well as outstanding ensemble.
Kelly Kimpton won the award for best lead actor, while Deb Dagenais won for outstanding direction by a first time director.
On the technical side, Virginia Woolf was nominated for best costumes (Barb Pollard), best set design (Michelle Spanik) and outstanding lighting design (Tricia Ward). In addition, Mark Collis and John Spanik were nominated for an award of merit behind the scenes, for their design and build of a prop “umbrella gun”.
WODL supports community theatre groups stretching from Burlington west to Sarnia and north to Tobermory.
Theatre Burlington has been presenting award-winning productions, including three main stage shows and an annual holiday show for children, for more than 70 years. The Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.
No Auditions
Executive Board 2024-2025
Theatre Burlington Executive
| President | William Armstrong |
| Vice President | Julie Donoahue |
| Secretary | currently unfilled |
| Treasurer | Liz Boydell |
| Business Administrator | Neil Palmer |
| Past President | Chuck Learn |
Department Heads
| Box Office (Inquiries only. Purchase tickets online or by phone only) |
Evelyn Principato |
| Volunteer Coordinator |
Moe Dwyer |
| Communications | Julie Donoahue |
| Advertising & Promotion | Liz Boydell |
| Publicity | Kathy Hyde Nagal |
| Social Media | Shannon Campbell |
| Membership | Liz Boydell |
| Play Reading Chair |
Michelle Spanik |
| Facilities |
Chuck Learn |
| Webmaster |
Julie Donoahue |
Jack & The Beanstalk – Show Cancellations
The following performances have been cancelled due to illness.
- Saturday November 18, 2023 @ 1:30 PM – CANCELLED
- Saturday November 18, 2023 @ 3:30 PM – CANCELLED
- Sunday November 19, 2023 @ 1:30 PM – CANCELLED
- Sunday November 19, 2023 @ 3:30 PM – CANCELLED
Our box office manager will be contacting ticket holders to re-book tickets or issue refunds to any cancelled shows.
Theatre Burlington thanks you for your patience and understanding.
Waiting Room
By Diane Flacks
Directed by Maureen Dwyer
Produced by Michelle Spanik
What are you willing to risk to save a life?
A doctor embarks on a ground-breaking medical experiment despite the objections of his colleagues. Meanwhile, a couple are torn about whether the doctor has what it takes to save their baby. This is a play about life in the waiting room of a major children’s hospital. This is a play about medical compassion and risk. This is a play about families who find the will to keep going. This is a play about the needs of the heart and the extremes of medicine. This is a play about breaking the rules. This is a play about hope.
Show dates
Friday, April 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 15, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Please note this play contains mature content and strong language
Please note: General admission seating only (100 seats maximum per performance).
All those entering the Drama Centre must be fully vaccinated. Masks and social distancing are required for attendance to help protect patrons, cast and crew.
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Stage Write 2021
Please note that this is NOT a Theatre Burlington production
Stage Write Burlington will be back with an afternoon of rehearsed readings at Theatre Burlington on November 6, 2021. Seven 10-15 minute plays will be presented under the theme of Kaleidoscope.
Show dates
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Please note: General admission seating only (48 seats maximum per performance). All seats $10.00.
All those entering the Drama Centre must provide proof of full vaccination or medical exemption and photo ID. Masks and social distancing are required for attendance as per Ontario COVID regulations.
Spring 2021 News
For over a year, the COVID-19 crisis presented huge challenges for our theatre. We are just now starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of this very long tunnel. That said, we have great hopes that we can produce the following in the 2021/2022 season :
On a First Name Basis* a delightful comedy by Norm Foster – Fall 2021
Waiting Room* a touching powerful drama by Diane Flacks – Winter 2022
Cat and the Canary* a mystery/comedy by John Willard – Spring 2022
(*subject to change)
You will notice that we have not included our annual Children’s show in the line-up. This is due to format that we usually use for this show (with children on mats, in very close proximity). It saddened us to do so, but given the current situation we feel it is the best course of action. If things improve so that we feel we confident that we can safely present it, we will reconsider to see if we can make it happen.
We look forward to the time when we can open wide the theatre doors and welcome you all back to another great season of theatre.
Stay safe!
The Executive of Theatre Burlington
Thank You!
