COMING SOON…

THE HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL

Presented by: HAMILTON FESTIVAL THEATRE COMPANY

check out my preview piece about the festival!

CHECK OUT my PREVIEW INTERVIEW about the saint luke’s mission venue!

LOOK FOR REVIEWS OF OVER 20 SHOWS STARTING JULY 17!

ALL REVIEWS WILL BE POSTED BY TUESDAY JULY 21

MULTIPLE PERFORMANCEs:

JULY 15-26, 2026

SYNOPSIS:

Welcoming 50+ performance companies from the local, national, and international arts community, and with over 400 performances on our stages, this annual summer arts festival draws 25,000+ attendees and engages 150+ volunteers each year. With live comedy, theatre, music, dance, visual art, film, family fare, and more – there truly is something for everyone at Hamilton Fringe!

PERFORMANCES AT:

15 DIFFERENT VENUES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR) ACROSS THE CITY OF HAMILTON

(check website for more details AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR EACH VENUE)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT:

hAMILTON FESTIVAL THEATRE CO

COMING SOON…

a chorus line

Presented by: theatre ancaster

LOOK FOR MY FULL REVIEW COMING AUGUST 10!

PERFORMANCEs:

August 7, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m.
August 8, 9, 15, 16 at 2:00 p.m.

SYNOPSIS:

A Chorus Line is an intimate, electric look into the lives of dancers fighting for their chance to shine. On a bare stage, a demanding Broadway director whittles down a group of hopefuls, asking each to share their personal story. What begins as an audition becomes a moving tapestry of joy, struggle, resilience, and the universal longing to be seen. These seventeen dancers—each with a unique past, a dream, and something to prove—lay their hearts on the line in hopes of landing one of just eight coveted spots.

With its unforgettable score by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban, featuring iconic numbers like “One” and “What I Did for Love,” this musical continues to resonate with anyone who has ever chased a dream or fought to belong. Join us for a bold, heartfelt production of a show that transformed musical theatre.

PERFORMANCES AT:

Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Peller Hall

357 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT:

theatre ancaster box office

COMING SOON…

PIPPIN

Presented by: CURTAIN CALL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

LOOK FOR MY FULL REVIEW COMING AUGUST 15!

PERFORMANCEs:

August 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 21st at 7:00 p.m.

aUGUST 16th at 2:30 p.m.

SYNOPSIS:

With an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin follows a young prince on a journey to discover purpose, fulfillment, and what it truly means to live an extraordinary life. Guided by a mysterious troupe of Players, Pippin explores glory, power, love, and adventure, only to learn that happiness may be found in the most unexpected places.

This production brings together emerging and experienced performers from across the community to create a dynamic and collaborative theatrical experience. Featuring stunning music, captivating storytelling, and a talented local cast, Pippin promises an evening of magic and wonder.

PERFORMANCES AT:

THE Gasworks

141 Park Street North
Hamilton, Ontario

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT:

ccpac box office

COMING SOON…

WE ALL GOT LOST

Presented by: rook’s theatre (YOUNG ROOKS apprentice company)

LOOK FOR MY FULL REVIEW COMING AUGUST 28!

limited PERFORMANCE run:

august 27-29, 2026

7:30 p.m.

SYNOPSIS:

Eight years ago, five schoolgirls built a secret world in the woods outside their small Northern Ontario town where they could become whoever they needed to be, away from the rules of school, family, and faith. They told each other stories, rewrote the ones they'd been handed, and one winter night, something happened that none of them have been able to put into words since.

We All Got Lost is a queer gothic coming-of-age play about memory, friendship, and the stories we tell to survive — and the ones we carry long after we've stopped being able to tell them at all.