| June |
.jpg) June 29 - 30
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance
Celebrate seniors' month and the art of staying young with the Burlington Footnotes Senior
Performing Troupe Inc! This upbeat, fast paced musical variety extravaganza showcases the
talent of the 50+ generation. Dazzling costumes, fabulous choreography and high-energy
performances provide fun for audiences of all ages. The show is 2 and one half hours with
a 20 minute intermission. |
|
| (top) |
| July |
| TBA |
| (top) |
| August |
| TBA |
| (top) |
| September |
| TBA |
| (top) |
| October |
 October 16 at 7:30 pm
Trudeau Stories Written & performed by Brooke Johnson
Studio Theatre
In 1985, Brooke Johnson became friends with Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 1 ½ years after
stepping down as Prime Minister. He was no longer doing pirouettes behind the Queen but
sometimes he was hanging around with Brooke, sliding down ice-covered staircases on Mount
Royal. Through reminiscences, journal entries and correspondence, Brooke brings to life
the story of a remarkable friendship. |
|
 October 25 at 3:30 & 7:00 pm
Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knight
Recommended for ages 3 and up
In this live musical quest, Franklin will face his greatest challenge when he tries to
reclaim his sister Harriet's stolen golden necklace. On this courageous crusade,the gang
must triumph against a series of unexpected obstacles in order to win the treasured Silver
shield, including a fire-breathing dragon, two riddle loving gargoyles and a wild winged
beast! |
| (top) |
| November |
 November 5 at 8:00 pm
Dancemakers: It's About Time
Artistic Director and Choreographer: Michael Trent
For almost four decades Dancemakers has been on the leading edge of dance in Canada.
Dancemakers draws on the diverse talents and individual strengths of its artists to create
contemporary dance works that provoke and entertain. At its core is the desire to promote
new works rooted in contemporary aesthetics, cross-disciplinary dialogues and
collaborative engagement. |
|
 November 21 at 2:00 pm
The Hobbit - Theatre Sans Fil
Recommended for all ages
Theatre Sans Fil brings to life J.R.R. Tolkien's classic children's story "The
Hobbit",in a puppet play inspired by the classical technique of Japanese Bunraku
theatre. Using fantasy, poetry, make-believe and magic the Company has successfully united
it with original and modern set design, lighting and music composed by musicians familiar
with the art of puppetry. Don't miss this enchanting tale for all ages. |
| (top) |
| December |
 December 18 at 2pm
The Last Christmas Turkey
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
The prize turkey destined for the church supper goes missing. The unwitting turkey-nappers
turn out to be Nancy and Braden, a sister and brother from the city who wanted to keep Tom
for a pet. Tom with the aid of three animal friends take off on a desperate bid for
freedom. All ends happily as an old Christmas legend proves true,and a new legend is born.
From the fertile imagination of Wingfield creator Dan Needles comes a rollicking holiday
treat for the whole family. |
| (top) |
| -- 2011 -- |
| January |
 January 16 at 2:00 pm
Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Drawn from Leo Lionni's exquisitely crafted books. Swimmy is a tiny fish who uses
ingenuity to fend off danger. Frederick,a poetic mouse,m akes everyday life an artful
experience. A lovable inchworm shares his facility for measuring absolutely everything.
The show features an assortment of innovative puppetry styles and imaginative lighting
techniques as well as an original musical score. |
| (top) |
| February |
 February 13 at 1:00 pm
Room on the Broom
Recommended for ages 3 and up
The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows
away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog,bird and frog find the witch's lost
things,a nd they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five
and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two! Songs,l aughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and
up (and their grown-ups), adapted from the book. |
| (top) |
| March |
 March 3 at 8:00 pm
Hard Ways & 17.5 by Jason Cadieux
ESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE COMPANY - Two award-winning one act plays make up a
fascinating evening of theatre. In Hard Ways, crossing the border can be hell . . .Jack is
caught at the Rainbow Bridge border trying to smuggle 17 thousand bucks into the US under
his shirt. In 17.5 Erin loses her husband in a tragic car accident, then decides to
fulfill one of his ambitions, racing in the Canadian Iron Man. |
|
 March 10 at 8:00 pm
Crystal Pite's Kidd Pivot presents Lost Action
Assembling a dynamic team of seven dancers at the height of their powers, Kidd Pivot
artistic director Crystal Pite continues her investigation into the metaphoric
implications of movement and performance. Dancers sculpt space in realtime, working inside
a form that is constantly in a state of vanishing. |
| (top) |
| April |
 April 13 @ 7:30 pm
Pyassa written & performed by Anusree Roy
Studio Theatre
Pyaasa is a play that explores the issues surrounding the caste system. It tells the story
of an eleven-year old untouchable girl named Chaya, whose mother begs a woman of a higher
caste to give Chaya a job at a local tea stall.
WARNING: Mature Subject Matter
All seats: "Pay What You Can" |
|
April 14 @ 7:30 pm
Letters to My Grandma written & performed by Anusree Roy
in the Studio Theatre
Letters to my Grandma is a haunting one-woman show that delves into how the hatred bred
between Hindus and Muslims in the old world consumes families in Canada today.
www.theatrejonesroy.com
"Roy finds a delicate balance between honest moments of horror, with dashes of humour
even in the darkest moments."
~ Toronto Star
WARNING: Mature Subject Matter
All seats: "Pay What You Can" |
| (top) |
| May |
| TBA |
| (top) |
|
|
|
The following theatre
productions are held at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The Mission of The
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is to provide Oakville residents with a place to
learn about themselves and the world around them through dance, music, storytelling and
theatre.
