Something Rotten! Coming to The Peterborough Theatre Guild This April

The Peterborough Theatre Guild is putting on the production of Something Rotten! written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell starting April 28.

photo courtesy of the peterborough theatre guild.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as ‘The Bard.’ When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".

Something Rotten! features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters including Robert Ainsworth, Nate Axcell, Kate Brioux, Paul Crough, Rachel Dalliday, Mark Hiscox, Matt Kraft, Marsala Lukianchuk, Brian MacDonald and Brandon Remmelgas who are each given their own special moment in the show to shine.

Shows take place at the Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St.) on April 28, 29, 30 (matinee) and May 4, 5, 6, 7 (matinee), 11, 12, 13. Matinee performances begin at 2 p.m., and evening shows at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $32 and can be purchased online or via phone.

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The Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents ‘The Crucible’

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible to take the stage at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, with performances beginning Jan. 20.

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Directed by Jane Werger and produced by Linda Conway and Elaine Orgill, The Crucible will be brought to life by an 18-member cast on the Theatre Guild stage from Jan. 20-22, 26-29 and Feb. 2-4.

Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, The Crucible is an ode to courage and conscience; featuring a tender love story with a cautionary tale. Miller, one of America’s most celebrated playwrights used the historical Salem, Massachusetts witch trials as an analogy for the political turmoil of his time, when the House Un-American Activities Committee held its infamous Communist “witch” hunts. 

The play will be set in the 1930’s for the Guild’s performances, bringing the themes of social and political climates closer to our time.

Matinee shows (Jan. 22 and 29) will start at 2 p.m. and evening performances at 7:30 p.m. The Feb. 3 performance will have reduced capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place. The Peterborough Theatre Guild notes that masking is encouraged at all performances.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for senior and $15 for students and can be purchased online at the Peterborough Theatre Guild website, or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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'The Little Prince' Coming To The Peterborough Theatre Guild in December

‘The Little Prince’ adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar is coming to the Peterborough Theatre Guild, with shows from Dec. 2 to 4 and 6 to 10.

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The production, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is directed by Jacqueline Barrow and assistant-directed by Caoimhe MacQuarrie.

After an aviator descends from the sky to find himself in the middle of the Sahara Desert he meets the Little Prince, a young hero on an extraordinary adventure. The story depicts Little Prince on his journey as he meets many fascinating characters who help him learn the magic in a sunset and how to follow your heart.

The cast of 26 performers will dance audiences away into this enchanting “multilayered tale that awakens the child tucked inside all of us.”

Matinee performances begin at 1 p.m. and evening performances at 7 p.m. The Dec. 9 show will be reduced-capacity with COVID protocols. Masking is encouraged at all performances.

Tickets are $10 and a full list of shows can be found at the Peterborough Theatre Guild website, or by calling (705) 745-4211.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Returns Neil Simon’s Rumors to the Stage Starting Nov. 4

Two-act play Rumors by Neil Simon is being brought to The Peterborough Theatre Guild starting Nov. 4.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Theatre Guild.

The act is described as a trip back to 1900 at a large, tastefully renovated house in the Palisades, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are set to experience an evening of unexpected chaos, cover ups and confusion.

Local actors Laura Kennedy, Seamus McCann, Chris Ratz, Tristina Haines, Kyle Robertson, Vikki Bell, Darryl Mitchell, Laura Lawson, David Geene and Kaylin Aylward along- with director Chris Lee and producer Margaret Pieper- bring this over the top story to life.

The show runs for two hours at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from Nov. 4-6, 10-13 and 17-19 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased online at www.peterboroughtheatreguild.com or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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Curtain Opens For "Enchanted April" Friday At Peterborough Theatre Guild

Enchanted April by Matthew Barber—adapted from the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim—is brought to life on the stage of the Peterborough Theatre Guild under the direction of Judi Wilson. Set in 1922 in both England and Italy, it follows the story of two women who dream of vacationing in a castle in Italy after discovering an ad in the newspaper—with the cost being quite dear at that time of £60 for a one month stay. So with that, Lotty (Julia Johnston) and Rose (Sheila Charleton) place an ad of their own to find two additional ladies to accompany them on their journey to help share in the cost. Two vastly different women respond to the ad and Lady Caroline Bramble (Emily McFarland) and Mrs. Graves (Jennie Ryan) share the castle with Lotty and Rose, both who are eager to escape their husbands and take in the flowers and sunshine the Italian coast promises to offer. During their stay, the ladies all discover something new about themselves and blossom in ways that they didn't expect and that take them by surprise. 

The production also stars Ray Ulbikas, Kenn Gibb, David Adams and Maria DeCiccio.

The show runs this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. It continues next week from Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. with the finale a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, August 17th.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at 705.745.4211.

More pictures from the production here...

[Photos and story by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Stuff to Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student 

Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors

Saturday

Jane's Walk - Jackson Park Walking Tour, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

YWCA Freedom Walk, Nicholl's Oval, 10 a.m. 

Peterborough Wellness Expo, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $5

Peterborough Memorial Centre presents Charley Pride, 3 p.m. Tickets $66.50-76.50

Jane's Walk - Downtown Brick Work, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student

Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors

Peterborough Roller Derby Fundraiser - Raise Hell, The Red Dog, Tickets $10/in advance, $12/at the door [Related Link]

Sunday

MOTHER'S DAY!

Jane's Walk - Peterborough: A River Runs Through It, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Our Space Benefit, Trentwinds International Centre, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets $10 or 2 for $15

Jane's Walk - A Walk Through the Auburn, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 2 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student

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