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Upper Canada Playhouse


 

Morrisburg
Donnie Bowes, Artistic Director

 

     

(613) 543-3713 toll free 1-877-550-3650

 

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Seating: 265
Season: April 22-December 13, 2009
Tickets: Reg: $28; Sr/Stud: $24; Grp: $23; Flex Pass: $84
Facilities: Air Conditoning, Universal Access,

The Playhouse is an intimate theatre space in a charmingly converted toothbrush factory. It offers a line-up of comedies & entertaining plays from the Canadian & International repertoires to a large local and touring audience April through December. It's located on the beautiful St. Lawrence River in the quaint village of Morrisburg. It's also conveniently located between Brockville and Cornwall, easy driving distance from Ottawa, Montreal, NY State and directly off the 401. Morrisburg is also home to Upper Canada Village, The Parks of the St. Lawrence and the numerous shopping, dining and tourist attractions of South Dundas and the Seaway Valley.

 

Current Season

RHINESTONE COWGIRL: A Tribute to Dolly Parton

Musical
By: By & Starring Leisa Way

 

Opening Night: 4/30/2010
Runs:
4/30/2010 to 5/16/2010

     

A toe-tappin' sensational live concert of the country legend's greatest hits starring Leisa Way and the fabulous Wayward Wind Band! A brand NEW show by the artists that brought you last Season's hit SWEET DREAMS-A Tribute to Patsy Cline. You'll hear such Dolly Parton hits as: I Will Always Love You, Two Doors Down, Jolene, Here You Come Again, Islands in the Stream and more!

THE AMOROUS AMBASSADOR

Comedy
By: Michael Parker

 

Preview: 6/10/2010
Opening Night: 6/12/2010
Runs:
6/12/2010 to 7/4/2010

     

The ambassador, his wife and daughter all pretend to leave for separate weekend engagements. When each secretly returns to the 'empty house' for their own private rendezvous, the stage is set for an hysterical diplomatic disaster. It's all left to the loyal butler to direct the whirlwind traffic of zany characters.

THE LONG WEEKEND

Comedy
By: Norm Foster

 

Preview: 7/8/2010
Opening Night: 7/10/2010
Runs:
7/10/2010 to 8/1/2010

     

Love and marriage get put to an hilarious test as Wynn and Max invite friends Abby and Roger to their cottage for the weekend. The visit turns into an out-and-out war as both couples engage in a battle of wits that leads to eye-popping surprises and plot twists. And we're not going to tell you any of them!

THERE GOES THE BRIDE

Comedy
By: Ray Cooney & John Chapman

 

Preview: 8/5/2010
Opening Night: 8/7/2010
Runs:
8/7/2010 to 8/29/2010

     

Another laugh-a-minute farce to keep 'em rolling in the aisles! It all happens the morning of the big day when the bride's father gets banged on the head and thinks he sees a beautiful lady beside him. The ensuing chaos and misunderstanding caused by his strange behavior confuses the bride's family, enrages the groom's family and threatens to cancel the entire event!

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)

Comedy
By: Neil Simon

 

Preview: 9/9/2010
Opening Night: 9/11/2010
Runs:
9/11/2010 to 10/3/2010

     

An hysterical new take on a comic classic! After Flo's marriage breaks up, Olive invites her to move in. The clash of personalities soon erupts and the battle begins! Enter a group of whacky Trivial Pursuit gals and a pair of hilarious Spanish brothers and you have a wildly funny and touching new version of this fabulous comedy.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Drama
By: adapted by Donnie Bowes

 

Preview: 11/18/2010
Opening Night: 11/20/2010
Runs:
11/20/2010 to 12/12/2010

     

Don't miss your chance to join Ebenezer Scrooge on his magical and musical journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Treat your family and friends to this lively and poignant Dickens classic and visit the Ghosts of Christmas, the Cratchit's and all the colourful characters that make this tale part of our Yuletide tradition. Complete with a fabulous Christmas Concert to warm your hearts! Public and School performances.