In an exciting new partnership with the Capital Crime Writers of Ottawa, the Classic Theatre Festival, in conjunction with its mystery thriller Dial M for Murder (running August 8 to 31) is hosting a series of pre-show readings with some of Canada’s top crime and mystery writers. The Saturday Night… Continue reading

  Visitors and townfolk alike may be forgiven for thinking they have walked into a time warp starting June 25 as costumed characters from Perth’s past come to life five mornings a week this summer. “Perth through the Ages”, a historic, theatrical guided walking tour, is a youth training project… Continue reading

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Anyone with a spare bedroom is in for a treat this summer should they decide to host one of the visiting professional actors with the Classic Theatre Festival, which celebrates its 5th anniversary with a historic, theatrical guided walking tour, two hits from the golden age of Broadway (Neil Simon’s comedy Come… Continue reading

As part of the Classic Theatre Festival’s 5th anniversary celebration season, young people aged 15-29 with a passion for theatre and local history are eligible to become part of a brand new youth theatre project this summer. Perth through the Ages, a theatrical historic walking tour, will animate the town… Continue reading

Take advantage of our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL and save 10% on any ticket.  Buy now and choose your dates later!  Available until May 31, 2014. Enjoy the savings with our 2014 SEASON PASS:  buy one show at regular price; get the second show at 25% off! To take advantage of… Continue reading

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The myth that musical performers usually stick to their own kind – trumpets only hang out with trombones or French horns, but not so much with those clarinets or violins – has been thoroughly demolished by Erin Morel-Rowe and Mike Rowe. The duo make beautiful music together both onstage and… Continue reading

Walking the streets of Heritage Perth is almost akin to touring the backlot of a motion picture studio: beautiful heritage facades whisper of a history peopled with remarkable characters and compelling stories. This summer, they come to life with a theatrical guided walking tour that introduces you to fascinating, entertaining… Continue reading