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The Theatre Aquarius Production of
Disney's
Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menkin
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
November 30 - December 31, 2016
Give the gift of Disney Magic this holiday season, and Be Our Guest for the most magical, most enchanting, best-loved family musical of all time! The heartwarming tale of Belle, an independent girl who longs for a life of wonder, and the monstrous beast who wins her heart in spite of himself. Full of unforgettable characters and Academy Award-winning songs, Disney's Beauty and the Beast is the perfect holiday experience for the entire family to share, and a magical journey that will never be forgotten.
Blind Date
Starring Christy Bruce
A Spontaneous Theatre creation By
Rebecca Northan
September 21 - October 8, 2016
" ****- Sexy. Goofy. Bulletproof." - The Guardian (UK)
The award-winning, international sensation, Blind Date has returned to Canada and is looking for love in Hamilton!
Each night, in a production the New York Times called, "fearless and very funny", Mimi explores the ups and downs of a blind date with a man chosen directly from the audience! Fear not - you'll be sure to fall in love with Mimi and her Date in an unforgettable night of theatre the Toronto Star called, "a flight of theatrical fancy that is absolutely magical! *****". Part improv, part clown - it's never the same show twice!
The Nether
By Jennifer Haley
October 26 - November 12, 2016
"A haunting and highly original modern fairy-tale" - The Telegraph
A new virtual wonderland provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every whim. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers a dark battle over technology and human desire. The Nether is both serpentine crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of living out our private dreams.
Mature Themes
Playing With Fire:
The Theo Fleury Story
By Kirstie McLellan Day
Based on the book Playing With Fire by Theo Fleury & Kirstie McLellan Day
January 25 - February 11, 2017
This award winning play, developed with Fleury himself, tells the inspiring and honest story of how a 5'6" Metis from Manitoba beat all challenges to become an NHL star. Playing in over 1,000 games and scoring over 1,000 points, Fleury won a Stanley Cup in his rookie year and an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada. Performed entirely on hockey skates and synthetic ice, Playing with Fire is a triumph of one man's spirit.
The Comedy of Errors
By William Shakespeare
Produced in association with
Western Canada Theatre
March 8 - 25, 2017
William Shakespeare makes his Theatre Aquarius debut as his riotous takle of mistaken identity gets a "no holds Bard", relentlessly hilarious new staging! When fate conspires to reunite not one, but two sets of long-lost identical twins, madcap mishaps are only the beginning! A family comedy that may possibly include infidelity, theft, madness and demonic possession. The Comedy of Errors is more fun than you ever thought a masterpiece could be.
MAMMA MIA!
Music And Lyrics By Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus
And Some Songs With Stig Anderson
Book By Catherine Johnson
Produced in association with
Western Canada Theatre
April 19 - May 14, 2017
"Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good tale of love conquering all. It is completely uncynical and consistently compelling... as wonderfully, unbelievably good as the first time I saw it." - The Guardian
The Ultimate Feel-Good Musical! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives! An unforgettable experience to be shared by mothers, daughters and everyone who loves them.
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2016-03-14
Hamilton: Full 2016/17 season line-up at Theatre Aquarius revealed