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| LIVE THEATRE
IN RICHMOND HILL AND NEWMARKET, ONTARIO |
 Richmond Hill has a thriving arts and crafts community, including
a local theatre group, Curtain Club Theatre,
as well as many other artisans and craft creators. The Curtain Club is a volunteer
community theatre group, made up of over 150 members, who contribute towards the
production of 5 plays during each season. |
 The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts will be
the largest cultural facility of its kind in York Region. Located at Yonge and Wright
Streets in the heart of Richmond Hill's downtown core, the 43,000 square foot
multi-use cultural facility is sure to add to the vitality of the downtown, support local
shops and restaurants and stimulate further quality developments and improvements along
Yonge Street.
The Centre will provide a home for Richmond Hill's diverse arts community, create a
destination in the downtown core, and be a major venue to bring Canadian and international
performing and visual arts to Richmond Hill and York Region. | December | January
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| December |
December 11 - 20
Little Women
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
December 11 at 8:00 pm
December 12 at 8:00 pm
December 13 at 2:00 pm
December 13 at 8:00 pm
December 14 at 2:00 pm
December 18 at 8:00 pm
December 19 at 8:00 pm
December 20 at 2:00 pm
December 20 at 8:00 pm
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December 31
New Year's Eve Dinner
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts |
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| January 2009 |
January 16 to 31, 2009 (preview Jan 15)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Curtain Club Theatre
This whirlwind roller coaster tribute to the immortal bard takes on the daunting task of
performing 37 plays and 154 sonnets in under two hours. Irreverent and hilarious, this
comedy sensation delights audiences and critics alike. Enjoy this fast-paced romp through
the Bard’s plays. |
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| March |
 March
5 - 7
Opera York Presents "Tosca"
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
March 5 - 6 Start 7:30 pm
March 7 Start 8:00 pm |
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March 19 - 22
Les Miserables (School Edition)
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions
March 19, 20, 21 at 8:00 pm
March 21, at 2:00 pm
March 22, at 1:00 pm |
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March 20 to April 4, 2009 (preview Mar 19)
Suddenly Last Summer
by Tennessee Williams
Curtain Club Theatre
In this classic Tennessee Williams' psychological drama, set in an overgrown garden in New
Orleans in 1936, an aging widow is distraught over the mysterious death of her son. When
the young cousin traveling with him begins raising scandalous allegations, mother will
stop at nothing to preserve her son's reputation. |
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The Peking Acrobats
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
The world renowned Peking Acrobats are known for their extraordinary feats of balance,
dexterity and precision. Rooted in Chinese folk-art traditions, they will amaze and
astound with feats of wire-walking, trick-cycling, tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics.
The Peking Acrobats are an awe-inspiring theatrical experience guaranteed to please
audiences of all ages.
Starts 8:00 pm |
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| April |
 April
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Dancing Wheels
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
Inspirational and moving, Dancing Wheels is the first modern dance company to integrate
professional sit down (wheelchair) and stand-up dancers. A pioneer in the field of
integrated dance, the company was founded in 1980 and for more than a quarter of a century
they have inspired children and adults of all abilities around the world, using dance as
the ultimate expression of the human spirit. |
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Big Comfy Couch
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
Loonette and Molly are coming to Richmond Hill! Based on the hit TV show, The Big Comfy
Couch brings its live show filled with tons of singing, dancing and crazy antics for
children and families. Together Loonette and Molly play games, read stories and
participate in imaginative activities that teach sharing and caring for others. A Canadian
original, The Big Comfy Couch is now an international hit that will fill your child with
joy and wonder.
Two Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm |
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14 - 15
Cirque Sublime
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
Since 1997, Cirque Sublime has been thrilling audiences internationally, with their
world-class talent. One of Canada’s most sought after troupes, they offer a world of
astonishing sights, sounds, and movement. This remarkable group of world-class athletes
will enchant you with a mystical show that weaves unique characters, trapeze , silk
routines, and breathtaking acrobatics into a mesmerizing auditory and visual experience.
Starts 8:00 pm |
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| May |
 May 6
Ryouko
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St Richmond Hill ON
Toronto’s original extreme performance team, Ryouko is a fusion of martial arts,
gymnastics, acrobatics and break dancing. Team Ryouko has appeared in countless major
motion pictures and bring their combination of traditional martial arts and unique
entertainment to our theatre.
Starts 8:00 pm |
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May 22 - June 6, 2009 (preview May 21)
Don't Dress for Dinner
by Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Curtain Club Theatre
Bernard is planning a cosy weekend with his mistress. He's booked a cordon bleu cook, and
his best friend Robert will provide the perfect alibi. There's just one slight problem -
his wife! An evening filled with mistaken identities, bribery and deception as plans go
disastrously awry. All will be revealed in this hilarious tale of adultery and farcical
improvisation as a weekend of passion turns into a nuptial nightmare! |
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