A festive romp through Christmas classics Lifelong friends Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin, together known as Piano Heist, are on a quest to redeem the keyboard as the greatest instrument of all time. Experience their zany, comedic, ivory-tickling takes on holiday favourites such as a rock ‘n’ roll version of “The Nutcracker Suite,” Handel’s Messiah… Continue Reading A Very Merry Heistmas
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Resilience, courage, faith Tracy Lee, a proud fifth generation Black Canadian, combines performance and education to celebrate her heritage, ignite a sense of belonging, and inspire audiences. Lee masterfully weaves music and storytelling to highlight the remarkable contributions and the lasting legacy of her family and other Black Canadian pioneers who paved the way for… Continue Reading And Then What Happened… Black Canadian History: The Untold Stories
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A live musical documentary Hear the genre-defining hits along with the stories that made them. A world-class performance about four lads, how they rose to fame, and how they changed the world. Musical storyteller and historian Haley Marie brings The Beatles’ most defining events, and their most heartbreaking moments, to life. This production features stunning… Continue Reading Becoming The Beatles
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A cup of cocoa for the soul Award-winning soloists Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley, and Angie Nussey come together for their annual celebration of wintertime classics and original favourites. Dispelling the seasonal chill, their voices blend in perfect harmony creating soothing melodies to warm you up from the inside out. Singing of melting snowflakes, skates on… Continue Reading Boreal’s Songs for the Snowy Season
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Beginnings of a city Tornadoes, whisky, weddings, railway fever, and the relentless work of carving a town from the forest reveal the humour, hardship, and ambition of a community being born. Through the words of settlers, newspapers, and local 19th-century poets, actor and storyteller Jay Wilson summons the voices, characters, and events that shaped Guelph’s… Continue Reading Gwelf Early Days
Dynamic retelling of a Canadian classic Roch Carrier’s short story The Hockey Sweater is a Canadian classic, first published in 1979. Now, Guelph Symphony Orchestra delivers the iconic story set to the music of award-winning composer, Abigail Richardson. Experience all the powerful childhood emotions again, in symphony, as the string section faces off against the… Continue Reading In Symphony: The Hockey Sweater
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Illuminating history Through music and storytelling, this historical exploration presents the founding story of Guelph in a new light. Created and presented by Mike Ford and Murray Foster of beloved bands Moxy Früvous and Great Big Sea. The engaging, educational performance sparks critical thinking about our past. The goal is to illuminate truth and inspire… Continue Reading John Galt & the Instant City
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The Mad Hatter with a twist Integrating music and dance, storytelling, projection, and animation, this production features a retelling of the iconic Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Expect a breathtaking, immersive multimedia journey through a spectacular world that highlights the importance of play and self-belief. Joss Arnott Dance created this show… Continue Reading Meet the Hatter
A powerful evening of music, story, spirit Three celebrated Indigenous women — Celeigh Cardinal (Cree), Mimi O’Bonsawin (W8banaki), and Lacey Hill (Oneida/Mohawk) — come together in this intimate performance, weaving together voice, story, and song into a shared circle of strength. With soaring harmonies and a deep reverence for tradition, these artists and changemakers take… Continue Reading She Carries the Song
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Circus, comedy, and chaos Experience a surprise house party that unfolds onstage, full of twists and turns and audience interaction. Part circus spectacle, part comedy mayhem, and all-out ’90s nostalgia, this show features breathtaking acrobatics, outrageous surprises, and a pumping soundtrack of old favourites. With world-class performers from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, The 7… Continue Reading Sophie’s Surprise 29th
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