TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Dirty Dancing: The Musical (musical) by Eleanor Bergstein. A musical version of the 1987 movie about a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor. Runs Nov 24, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Emergence / Silent Screen (ballets) by Crystal Pite / Sol Léon & Paul Lightfoot. One ballet likening social organization to insect behaviour and a second viewing the human experience through theatre and film. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 8. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) (comedy) by Ann-Marie MacDonald. A unappreciated academic tumbles into the worlds of two plays by Shakespeare. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 22. Bluma Appel Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (musical) by Mel Marvin & Tomothy Mason. A musical version of the famous story by Dr. Seuss. Runs Nov 10 to Nov 22. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Hyprov (comedy) by Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci. Mecci hypnotizes volunteers who then perform improv suggested by Mochrie. Runs Nov 6. Roy Thomson Hall, roythomsonhall.mhrth.com.

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (variety). Over-the-top camp spectacle, gags, songs, storytelling and dance numbers related to the holidays. Runs Nov 19 only. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St East, tolive.com.

The Karate Kid — The Musical (musical) by Drew Gasparini & Robert Mark Kamen. A musical version of the 1984 movie about the bond between a young boy and his karate teacher. Runs Sep 29 to Nov 1. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com. ★★★☆☆

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical (musical) by David Cumming et al. The true story of a secret Bitish mission to deceive Hitler and win World War II. Runs Oct 27 to Dec 13. Royal Alexandra Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Our Little Secret: A True New Musical (musical) by Noam Tomaschoff. At age 31 a theatre kid discovers that he is not an only child. Runs Nov 3 to Nov 22. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, www.mirvish.com.

Romeo and Juliet (ballet) by John Cranko to music by Prokofiev. A classical ballet based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 8. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

All the Cows Are Dead (musical) by Ben Page. An artisanal butcher tries to instruct his reluctant nephew how to be more like him. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 18. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca. ★★★★☆

All’s Well (comedy) by Erin Shields. Three mysterious strangers offer to cure the chronic pain of an actress who once had a promising career. Runs Nov 2nd to Dec 27. Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

American Buffalo (drama) by David Mamet. Three small-time crooks plan to steal a valuable coin collection. Runs Nov 8 to Nov 29. Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave, www.coalminetheatre.com.

Austentatious (comedy), The cast improvizes an entire Jane Austen-like novel with live music. Runs Nov 14 only. Jane Mallett Theatre, tolive.com.

La Bohème (opera) by Giacomo Puccini. A tale of starving artsits in 19th-century Paris. Runs Nov 27 & 29. The Terminal Theatre, Harbourfront, www.torontocityopera.com.

The Call Centre of Cthulu (puppetry) by Eric Woolfe. A call centre worker pieces together an ancient apocalyptic prophesy. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 8. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St East, redsandcastletheatre.com.

Carmen (opera) by Georges Bizet. An alluring gypsy attracts an young soldier then turns her attendtion to a toreador. Runs Nov 13 only. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St East, www.theredwoodtheatre.com.

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Tim Carroll. The Shaw Festival’s retelling of Dickens’s holiday story. Runs Nov 12 to Dec 23. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, harbourfrontcentre.com.  ★★★☆☆

The Cut (drama) by Jordi Man. A parents’ argument about circumcising their soon-to-be-born son opens major divisions between them. Runs Nov 7 to Nov 22. Meridian Arts Centre, hgjewishtheatre.com.

Dancer: a musical in ten furlongs (musical) by Marek Norman & Jim Betts. The story of the first Canadian horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Runs Oct 6 to Nov 1. The Terminal Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, ci.ovationtix.com.

De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail (musical) by Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson. In prison Oscar Wilde writes a letter to the man he once adored.  Runs Nov 3 to Nov 29. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Dog Days (opera) by David T. Little. A working-class family strives to survive amid military collapse and food shortages. Runs Nov 18 to Nov 29. Jackman Performance Centre, 877 Yonge St, tapestryopera.com.

Duende International Flamenco Festival (festival). A festival tracing the art of flamenco from its roots to its becoming a global art form. Runs Nov 18 to Nov 22. Various venues, agakhanmuseum.org.

Endgame (comedy) by Samuel Beckett. In a post-apocalyptic world a blind man lives with his parents and a servant. Preview on Nov 18, opens Nov 19, runs to Nov 28. The Corleck, 3 Eireann Quay, www.canadairelandfoundation.com.

Far-Flung Peoples (comedy) by Aylin Salahshoor. Five people are forced into having a bedroom with only one couch. Runs Nov 1 to Nov 8. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St West, theatrecentre.org.

Finding Nemo (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A musical version of the 2003 Disney/Pixar movie. For ages 6+. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 27. Young People’s Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

A Fine Balance (drama) by Anosh Irani. A stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry’s 1995 novel about resilience and injustice during India’s 1975 Emergency. Runs Aug 25 to Nov 7. Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com. ★★★★☆

Hamlet (solo) (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. Raoul Bhanedja gives a solo performance of Shakespeare’s play. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 8. Theatre Passe Muraille, www.passemuraille.ca.

How To Defend Yourself (drama) by Liliana Padilla. Seven college students gather for a DIY self-defense workshop. Runs Nov 12 to Nov 28. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, www.icarustheatre.ca.

Immersion Festival (festival). A celebration of excellence in Black Canadian dance with three stage performances, 12 workshops and more. Runs Nov 8 to Nov 22. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, https://danceimmersion.ca.

The Last Glory Hole (comedy) by Scott Thompson. Thompson as alter ego Buddy Cole recounts his adventures in ballrooms, boardrooms and bedrooms. Runs Nov 5 to Nov 8. Factory Theatre, purchase.factorytheatre.ca.

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons (comedy) by Sam Steiner. In the future there is a limit put in the number of words people can say in a lifetime. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 15. Assembly Theatre, 1479 Queen St West, www.eventbrite.ca.

Macbeth (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. Evan Buliung plays all the characters in this solo version of Shakespeare’s play. Runs Nov 3 to Nov 29. Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

MONKS (comedy) by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján. When the abbot is away, two monks invite townspeople into the monastery. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 8. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

Murder at the Ritz (comedy). During the Roaring ’20s someone is murdered at dinner at the Ritz, and you have to help uncover whodunnit. Runs Nov 7, 14  21, 27 & 28. Cheslea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St West, mysteriouslyyours.ca.

The Night Logan Woke Up (drama) by Michel Marc Bouchard. As a famed embalmer prepares for her mother’s funeral, there is a shocking revelation. Runs Nov 17 to Dec 13. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

Northern Lights (circus). Championship canine performances, comedy, circus acts and storytelling. Runs Nov 21 only. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St East, www.theredwoodtheatre.com.

100% Real Human (comedy) by The Second City. No AI — just people making people laugh. Opened Oct 6, 2026, booking to Feb 28, 2027. The Second City, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

Parfumerie (comedy) by Miklós László. Two people write love letters to each other, not realizing they are co-workers.  Runs Nov 18 to Dec 20. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Pippin (musical) by Stephen Schwartz. Pippin, son of Charlemagne, searches the world for meaning. Runs Nov 15 to Nov 21. Factory Theatre, purchase.factorytheatre.ca.

The Plague (drama) by Neil Bartlett. A stage adaptation of Albert Camus's 1947 novel. Runs Nov 17 to Nov 29. Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, www.outlierstheatrecollective.ca.

Radiant Vermin (comedy) by Philip Ridley. Just how far will a young couple go to get the house of their dreams? Runs Nov 12 to Nov 22. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St East, www.riotking.com.

Rhinocéros (comedy) by Eugène Ionesco. One by one Béranger’s friends start turning into rhinoceroses. In French with English surtitles. Runs Oct 29 to Nov 8. Berkeley Street Theatre, theatrefrancais.com.

Rigoletto (opera) by Giuseppe Verdi. A licentious duke plans to seduce the daughter of his court jester. Runs Nov 14 only. The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St East, www.theredwoodtheatre.com.

Rogers v. Rogers (comedy) by Michael Healey. Edward Rogers, long dismissed by his father, fights for control of his father’s company. Runs Nov 8 to Dec 13. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Rudolph Runs Wild (children) by The Second City. 60 minutes of family-friendly songs and sketches on a holiday theme. Runs Nov 21 to Dec 31. The Second City, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

Sleigh It Ain’t So (revue) by The Second City. A mix of new and classic sketches related to the holidays. Runs Nov 19 to Dec 27. Theatre ’73, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

Sleuth (drama) by Anthony Shaffer. A celebrated mysery writer invites his wife’s lover to their home in the countryside. Runs Oct 16 to Nov 1. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, harbourfrontcentre.com.  ★★★☆☆

Toronto Burlesque Festival (festival). Dreamlike entertainment spotlighting over 50 burlesque artists from around the world. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca.

Townsperson #3 (comedy) by Izad Etemadi. Etemadi looks at the lives of the people in the chorus of a big stage musical like Frozen. Runs Nov 11 to Nov 14. Crows Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com. ★★★★☆

Triple Bill (dance) by ProArteDanza. New works by Jeenifer Archibald and Robert Glumbek plus the return of a piece by Chantelle Good. Runs Oct 29 to Nov 1. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, www.proartedanza.com.

12 Dinners (comedy) by Steve Ross. A young man tells us of a year’s worth of painful monthly dinners with his parents. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 10. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

The Unauthorized Hallmark-ish Parody Musical (musical) by Tim Drucker et al. City executive Holly returns to her quirky home town and reunites with an old flame. Runs Nov 28, 2026, to Jan 3, 2027. Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St, hallmarkish.com. ★★★☆☆

Versus (comedy) by Adam Lazarus et al. On his birthday Gerald Bloom goes on a wild ride through horror, comedy, delusion, grief and joy. Runs Nov 11 to Nov 28. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St West, theatrecentre.org.

Wanton Lee (comedy) by Tien Providence. In the 1970s a jazz trumpeter is caught between the woman he loves and the one who loves him. Runs Nov 30 to Dec 6. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St East, redsandcastletheatre.com.

Les Zinspiré.es 14 (plays). Professional productions of five plays written by francophone high school students. In French with English surtitles. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 11. Berkeley Street Theatre, theatrefrancais.com.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

Anything Goes (musical) by Cole Porter. A young man stows away on an ocean liner hoping to prevent his beloved from marrying a man she doesn’t love. Runs Nov 5 to Nov 21. [community] Scarborough Village Theatre, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.

Cyrano de Bergerac (drama) by Edmond Rostand. Long-nosed Cyrnao is in love with Roxanne but helps handsome Christian to woo her. Runs Nov 10 to Nov 14. [student] Young Centre, soulpepper.ca.

Fall River, the legend of Lizzie Borden (opera) by Cecilia Livingston. The story of the woman who in 1892 was accused and acquitted of the axe murders of her parents. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 22. [student] Winter Garden Theatre, uoftopera.ca.

A Hand of Bridge / Trouble in Tahiti (operas) by Samuel Barber / Leonard Bernstein. One opera about the hidden thoughts of four bridge players, another about a married couple in 1950s suburbia. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 7. [student] Mazzoleni Concert Hall, www.rcmusic.com.

Hunger (drama) by Meghan Greeley. A couple hiding two refuges wants to take on a third despite lack of space or food. [community] Runs Nov 11 to Nov 22. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St, alumnaetheatre.com.

To Die For (comedy) by Caroline Smith. A mysterious handsome man turns up at the house of a female romance fiction writer. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 28.  [community] The Village Playhouse, 2190E Bloor St West, villageplayers.net.

BARRIE

Letters of Ice and Sand (comedy) by Oleg Mikhailov. A contemporary Ukrainian play about life in Ukraine during war over the decades. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 28. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

BEAMSVILLE

A Christmas Chaos (comedy) by Michael Wehrli. When a professional company does show up, a local amateur society has only a few hours to get their own Christmas Carol ready. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 6. The Lincoln Community Hub, www.theatrebacchus.com.

BOBCAYGEON

A Hula Holiday Homicide (comedy). a murder occurs while revellers enjoy a sunny surfside Christmas. Runs Nov 18 to Nov 28. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

BRAMPTON

Swan Lake (ballet) by Michael Art. The United European Ballet Company presents the classic ballet of a woman cursed to be a woman by day and a swan by night. Runs Nov 21 only. Sanderson Centre, classicalarts.net.

BURLINGTON

360 ALLSTARS (circus). Physical performances about rotation including basketball, breakdance, acrobatics, drumming and more. Runs Nov 1 only. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

Over the Ridge — The Story of Vimy Ridge (performance) by Brendan McLeod. The tale of the historic World War I battle told through storytelling, music and dance. Runs Nov 4 only. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

Sometimes it Snows in April (performance) by Bó Bárdos et al. A wordless evocation of loss and the process of grieving. Runs Nov 13 to Nov 14. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

Swan Lake (ballet) by Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov. The United European Ballet Company presents the classic ballet of a woman cursed to be a woman by day and a swan by night. Runs Jan 26 only. Burligton PAC, classicalarts.net.

CAMBRIDGE

Frozen (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A stage adaptation of the 2013 Disney animated movie. Runs Nov 18 to Dec 27. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Murder on the Orient Express (drama) by Ken Ludwig. A stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous mystery novel. Runs Oct 14 to Nov 1. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

CALEDON EAST

J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow (performance) by Tom Allen. The story of how 20-year-old Bach walked 400km to meet master organist Dietrich Buxtehude. Runs Nov 14 only. St. James Anglican, tomtomallen.com.

GANANOQUE

Come From Away (musical) by Irene Sankoff & David Hein. On 9/11 the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, has to cope with 38 planes full of passengers. Runs Sep 22 to Nov 7. Springer Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

GUELPH

Sophie’s Surprise 29th (circus). Circus in the form of a surprise house party with comedy and acrobatics to a soundtrack of 90s hits. Runs Nov 12 only. River Run Centre, riverrun.ca.

HAMILTON

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (musical) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice. A musical based on the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers. Runs Nov 18, 2026, to Jan 3, 2027. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

HUNTSVILLE

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Bengt Jörgen. A version of the holiday ballet in a production inspired by the Group of Seven. Runs Nov 21 only. Algonquin Theatre, www.jorgendance.ca.

KINGSTON

Sophie’s Surprise 29th (circus). Circus in the form of a surprise house party with comedy and acrobatics to a soundtrack of 90s hits. Runs Nov 13 only. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

KITCHENER/WATERLOO

Breaking Dad (comedy) by Dylan Mandelsohn. Mandelsohn breaks down the reality of becoming a first-time dad at age 45. Runs Nov 20 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

A Christmas Story: The Musical (musical) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. A musical version of the favourite 1983 movie. Runs Nov 25 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland (circus). Acrobatics, aerial feats and more performed to familiar holiday music. Runs Nov 26 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

LONDON

Bluebirds (drama) by Vern Thiessen. The story of three Canadian nurses stationed in France in 1918. Runs Nov 4 to Nov 15. Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, theatreaezir.com.

A Christmas Carol (musical) by David van Belle. A verson of Dickens’s well-known tale filled with familiar songs of the holidays. Runs Nov 24 to Dec 27. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

A Christmas Story: The Musical (musical) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. A musical version of the classic 1983 movie. Runs Nov 24 only. Canada Life Place, www.canadalifeplace.com.

Don Giovanni (opera) by WA Mozart. A serial seducer of women finally gets his comeuppance. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 22. [student] Paul Davenport Theatre, Western University, music.uwo.ca.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (comedy) by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen. A meek British realtor’s strange client wants to seduce his fiancée. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 7. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

MARKHAM

Marsh Marigolds (comedy) by Dan Needles. An agricultural thriller set in Walt Wingfield country. Runs Nov 29 only. Flato Markham Theatre, flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

MISSISSAUGA

The Alchemist (comedy) by Ben Jonson. In this play from 1610, three con artists take over a house and swindle gullible people during a plague. Runs Nov 20 to Nov 29. [student] Theatre Erindale, www.utm.utoronto.ca.

Be Like Blippi (children). Blippi and Meekah in an interactive adventure that inspires kids to move, play and explore. For ages 2-6. Runs Nov 29 only. Living Arts Centre, www.blippiontour.com.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den (drama). In ancient Babylon Daniel’s faith is put to the ultimate test. Runs Nov 26 only. Living Arts Centre, www.mississauga.ca. ‑postponed‑

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the decades. Runs Nov 3 only. Greg Frewin Theatre, www.gregfrewintheatre.com.

Niagara Magic Live (magic) by Greg Frewin. Large-scale illusions performed by Greg Frewin. Booking to Dec 30, 2027. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, www.gregfrewintheatre.com.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

THE SHAW FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 2 to Dec 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, two hours south from Toronto. For tickets and information phone 1-800-511-7429 or visit the website at www.shawfest.com.

At the Festival Theatre

Cinderella (musical) by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The fairy tale told as a classic musical. Previews from Nov 8, opens Nov 21 , runs to Dec 23.

At the Court House Theatre

A Year with Frog and Toad (musical) by Robert Reale & Willie Reale. The adventures of two amphibious friends with very different personalities. Previews from Nov 5, opens Nov 14, runs to Dec 23.

NORTH BAY

360 ALLSTARS (circus). Physical performances about rotation including basketball, breakdance, acrobatics, drumming and more. Runs Nov 3 only. Capitol Centre, capitolcentre.org.

ORANGEVILLE

Aladdin: A Lad in Dufferin County (panto) by Debbie Collins & David Nairn. The story of Aladdin transferred to Dufferin County. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 22. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

Love is For Poor People / Or You Can Do Nothing (plays) by Stewart Lemoine. A double bill — one play about a woman looking back on her life, the other about a man maximizing his talents. Runs Oct 15 to Nov 1. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

ORLÉANS

Swan Lake (ballet) by Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov. The United European Ballet Company presents the classic ballet of a woman cursed to be a woman by day and a swan by night. Runs Nov 22 only. Shenkman Arts Centre, classicalarts.net.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

À poils (performance) by Alice Laloy. Three stage hands ask the audience to help create a theatre piece with them. For ages 3–8. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 1. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Batshow (puppetry) by Jérémy Larouche. Using cardboard puppets Larouche shows Batman battle various nemeses in Gotham City. In French. For ages 16+. Runs Nov 27 only. Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa, shenkmanarts.ca.

The Comeback (drama) by Trish Cooper & Sam Vint. A Métis writer and his settler wife navigate identity. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 5. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Crime de l’Orient-Express (drama) by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot must solve a murder that takes place on a train from Istanbul to Paris. In French. Runs Nov 29 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

The King James Bible Play (drama) by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. Modern women investigate the men who translated the King James Bible. Runs Nov 11 to Nov 21. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca. ★★★☆☆

Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone (revue) by Bear & Co. A tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen ten years after his death. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 7. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.

Le Livre magique (musical) by Eric Lussier. A journey into the world of favourite Disney characters. In French. For ages 3+. Runs Nov 8 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Ménopause (musical) by Jeanie Linders. Four women express their feelings about the “change” through music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. In French. Runs Nov 28 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical (revue). A survey of all-Canadian music from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Runs Mar 13 to Dec 27. Oh Canada Eh!? Theatre, www.ohcanadaeh.com.

ON / OFF (dance) by Jacques Poulin-Denis. Five dancers seek their place in the world. Runs Nov 13 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

L’Orestie (drama) by Aeschylus. Agamemnon’s sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia leads to a series of tragedies. In French. Runs Nov 5 to Nov 7. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Rogers v. Rogers (comedy) by Michael Healey. Edward Rogers fights for control of the telecom empire his father Ted Rogers built. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 1. Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, www.gctc.ca.

Tu te souviendra de moi (musical) by François Archambault. Béatrice wants to helps a retired historian remember what he is trying to forget. In French. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 22. Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa, shenkmanarts.ca.

PENETANGUISHENE

Snow White and the Seven Tenors (panto) by Caroline Smith. Snow White meets seven tenors who help her find her voice and topple the evil Queen. Runs Oct 21 to Nov 14. King’s Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

PETROLIA

Starlight Christmas (revue). A cast of singers and dancers perform songs of the holidays. Runs Nov 17 to Dec 6. Victoria Playhouse, thevpp.ca.

PORT DOVER

Enchanted Wonders: A Family Magic Show (magic). Four magicians perform mind-blowing illusions and jaw-dropping stunts. Runs Nov 28 only. Lighthouse Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

RED! A Big Bad Wolf Panto (panto) by Rebecca Northan. Little Red Riding Hood is drawn to a groovy beat in the darkest part of the forest. Runs Nov 20 to Dec 27. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

RICHMOND HILL

The Barber of Seville (opera) by Gioacchino Rossini. A wily barber helps a nobleman steal his beloved from her guardian. Runs Nov 6 & 8. Richmond Hill Centre, operayork.com.

Sophie’s Surprise 29th (circus). Circus in the form of a surprise house party with comedy and acrobatics to a soundtrack of 90s hits. Runs Nov 15 only. Richmond Hill Centre, www.rhcentre.ca.

SCHOMBERG

Alias Grace (drama) by Jennifer Blackner. A stage adaptation of the 1996 Margaret Atwood novel. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 15. Schomberg Community Hall, www.kingtheatre.ca.

SPENCERVILLE

The Diablo Manor X-mass Extravaganza (magic) by Scott McClelland. A sumptuous meal followed by an intimate Victorian production of mystifying wonders and a séance. Runs Nov 1 to Nov 29. Diablo Manor, www.diablomanor.com.

ST. JACOBS

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (drama) by Peter Rothstein. The story of how English and German soldiers created their own truce on Christmas. Runs Nov 24 to Dec 27. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Jonas and Barry in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. The curmudgeonly Barry has just about settled into the rest home when the loquacious Jonas arrives. Runs Oct 6 to Nov 8. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Snow White and the Seven Tenors (panto) by Caroline Smith. Snow White meets seven tenors who help her find her voice and topple the evil Queen. Runs Nov 19, 2026, to Jan 10, 2027. St Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.

STIRLING

Puss ’N Boots — A Panto Pirate Adventure (panto) by Ken MacDougall. Puss ’N Boots falls in with some famous pirates when he’s on the run from the Ocean Pirate Police. Runs Nov 20 to Dec 31. Sirling Festival Theatre, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.

STRATFORD

As Above (drama) by Christine Quintana. A former botanist tries to repair her connection to her father. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 8. Here For Now Theatre, www.herefornowtheatre.com.

THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 21 to Nov 15 in Stratford, two hours west from Toronto. For tickets and information phone 1-800-567-1600 or visit the website at www.stratfordfestival.ca.

At the Festival Theatre

Guys and Dolls (musical) by Frank Loesser. Can a smooth-talking gambler charm a pious Salvation Army missionary? Runs May 26 to Nov 14. ★★★★☆

Something Rotten! (musical) by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick. In Elizabethan London the Bottom brothers need a hit, but it’s hard when Shakespeare is the competition. Runs May 29 to Nov 15.

SUDBURY

Frozen (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A stage version of the 2013 Disney animated movie. Runs Nov 5 to Dec 13. 170 Shaughnessy St, yestheatre.com.

Lou dans la nuit (children) by Maxime Robin. In the night a voice calls to 7-year-old Lou to get her to go down to the basement. In French. For ages 4–8. Runs Nov 28 only. Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, letno.ca.

Patenteuses (musical) by Brian St-Pierre & Chloé Thériault. In 1900 three women infiltrate a secret men’s society that protects French-Canadian heritage. In French. Runs Nov 13 to Nov 14. Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, letno.ca.

THUNDER BAY

Niizh (comedy) by Joelle Peters. Lenna is preparing to leave the rez for university when she falls for a cute guy who is just returning to the rez. Nov 12 to Nov 28. Magnus Theatre, magnustheatre.com.

TWEED

Snow White: The Panto (panto) by Tim Porter.A panto version of the favourite fairy tale. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 5. Marble Arts Centre, www.marbleartscentre.ca.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

Cinderella (ballet) by Michael Art. The United European Ballet Company presents the ballet version of the well-known fairy tale. classicalarts.net

• Nov 17: Brantford Arts Centre, Brantford

• Nov 24: FirstOntario PAC, St. Catharines

• Nov 29: Centre in the Square, Kitchener

• Nov 30: Imperial Theatre, Sarnia

Hyprov (comedy) by Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci. Mecci hypnotizes volunteers who then perform improv suggested by Mochrie. hyprov.com

• Nov 6: Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto

• Nov 8: Grand Theatre, London

• Nov 10: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Nov 12: National Arts Centre, Ottawa

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Marius Petitpa & Michael Art. The United European Ballet Company presents the favourite holiday ballet. classicalarts.net

• Nov 18: Burlington PAC, Burlington

• Nov 19: Capitol Theatre, Chatham

• Nov 25–26: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Nov 27: Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville

• Nov 28: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga

• Nov 12: Flato Markham Theatre, Markham

• Nov 13: Chrysler Theatre, Windsor

O Christmas Tea (comedy) by Aaron Malkin & Alastair Knowles. Catastrophe strikes James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party when the world is flooded. ochristmastea.com ★★★★★

• Nov 4: Stockey Centre, Parry Sound

• Nov 5: Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville

• Nov 7–8: Fraser Auditorium, Sudbury

• Nov 9: Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst

• Nov 10: FirstOntario Arts Centre, Milton

• Nov 12: Flato Markham Theatre, Markham

• Nov 13: Chrysler Theatre, Windsor

• Nov 15: McIntyre PAC, Hamilton

• Nov 17–18: River Run Centre, Guelph

• Nov 20: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Nov 21: Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto

• Nov 22: Burlington PAC, Burlington

• Nov 26: Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough

• Nov 27: Empire Theatre, Belleville

• Nov 29: Regent Theatre, Oshawa

100 Years From Now (musical) Shipyard Kitchen Party. Canada’s role in World War I as seen through two brothers and the women who love them. shipyardkitchenparty.com

• Nov 4: Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst

• Nov 5: Midland Cultural Centre, Midland

• Nov 6: Old Town Hall Theatre, Wingham

• Nov 7: River Run Centre, Guelph

• Nov 8: Aeolian Hall, London

• Nov 10: Meaford Hall, Meaford

• Nov 11: Markham Flato Theatre, Markham