Spider’s Web (Oct 3 – Oct 12, 2019)

Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham Brown, is adept at spinning tales of adventure for their bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds the drama much harder to cope with, especially as she suspects the murderer might be her young stepdaughter Pippa. Worse still, the victim is the man who broke up Henry’s first marriage! Clarissa’s fast talking places her in some hair raising experiences, as she comes to learn that the facts are much more terrifying than fiction…

“Suspense, anyone? The old fashioned kind? Who’s for good, clean fun? One is Agatha Christle’s 1954 puzzler, The Spider’s Web.” – Howard Thompson, The New York Times

A Gift to Remember (Nov 28 – Dec 7, 2019)

A comedy by Joseph Robinette, Based on the book Can This Be Christmas? by Debbie Macomber.

On Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm, a group of strangers all hoping to arrive at their destinations in time for Christmas find themselves stranded, due to a snowstorm, in a small train depot.  Understandably disappointed and dispirited they try to make the best of things with little success at first.  Eventually, however, they begin to bond despite their circumstances.  They even find themselves beginning to accept their fate by finding ways to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.  As the former strangers become collective friends, they realize the memory of this night will be a gift to remember.

Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award

The Gentleman Clothier (Jan 30 – Feb 8, 2020)

Experienced gentleman’s tailor Norman Davenport has barely opened the doors of his new clothing store when Sophie, an exuberant young woman, barges in looking for work, followed by Patrick, a single father who claims to be handy. Norman hires then both to help tie up the last few threads before his Grand Opening. And whether Norman realizes it or not, he needs help getting into the twenty-first century. Disappointed that he feels he is being forced to cater to the latest fashion trends, he makes a wish that changes his life forever.

“a tailor made play that will not only fit you like a glove, it will transport you to a bespoke world that will keep you in stitches.” – Theatre Orangeville