Comedy, Drama and Music Take Centre Stage in Peterborough Theatre Guild’s New Season

By Scott Arnold

Comedy, drama, music and family fun are all taking centre stage as the Peterborough Theatre Guild rolls out a six-show season designed to entertain, challenge and connect audiences.

Photo courtesy of peterborough theatre guild — artwork by Taylor Polley

The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of psychological drama, historical storytelling, family-friendly productions, contemporary themes and musical comedy.

The six-show lineup begins in September and carries audiences through spring 2027 with a season built around strong storytelling and community-focused theatre.

The season opens with Venus in Fur by David Ives from Sept. 18 to Oct. 3. Directed by Lisa Dixon, the acclaimed two-person production follows an audition that turns into a tense and unpredictable battle of power and manipulation.

Next up is Bluebirds from Oct. 30 to Nov. 14. Directed by Bea Quarrie, the First World War drama follows three Canadian nurses overseas and explores friendship, resilience and stories often left out of history.

The holiday production arrives in December with Which Witch is Which? running Dec. 4 to 13. Directed by Kevin O’Neill with music and lyrics by Monica Palmer, the family musical promises magic, humour and audience participation.

The laughs continue in the new year with Noises Off from Jan. 22 to Feb. 6. Widely considered one of theatre’s classic farces, the production follows a show spiralling into complete backstage chaos.

Instantaneous Blue takes the stage Feb. 26 to March 13. Directed by David Geene, the Canadian drama explores family, caregiving and dementia through the lens of a young couple navigating profound life changes.

The season wraps up with Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version from April 16 to May 2, delivering audience interaction, music and comedy to close out the year.

Tickets and season subscriptions go on sale July 1 through the Peterborough Theatre Guild website and box office.

The Guild says the season reflects its continued commitment to creating engaging and accessible live theatre experiences in the community.

The season is presented with support from Platinum Sponsor The Medical Centre Hearing Services, while PTBOCanada joins KawarthaNOW as a media sponsor for the 2026–2027 season.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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