Theatre Collingwood announces new season
Tickets are now on sale for Theatre Collingwood’s 2026 season promising heartwarming theatre, uplifting music, and unforgettable live experiences across South Georgian Bay.
“Our 2026 lineup truly reflects who we are as a company. Each show offers opportunities for people to gather, to laugh, to feel moved, and to see themselves in the stories we tell. Connection has always been at the heart of our mission, and this season brings that theme to life in such meaningful ways,” said executive director Erica Angus. “What excites me most is the variety. From intimate storytelling to brand-new Canadian theatre, from music festivals to holiday comedies, audiences will experience a full year of creativity and joy. We can’t wait to welcome our community to another season of exceptional live performance.”
The season begins with the Fireside Festival (Jan. 24-25), a warm and welcoming celebration of local musicians and storytellers.
In February, audiences will fall in love with A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters (Feb. 13-14), featuring notable community members on stage at the Simcoe Street Theatre. This tender and humorous favourite unfolds through a lifetime of letters exchanged between two lifelong friends.
In March, laughter steals the spotlight with Girls Nite Out: Pajama Party! (March 6-7) at The Normandy Room, next to the Collingwood Legion. For the seventh annual comedy extravaganza, the incomparable Elvira Kurt (above) is joined by Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker for a riotously funny celebration of friendship, fun, and fabulous pajamas — just in time for International Women’s Day.
Theatre Collingwood is reintroducing its three-play subscription series, featuring three productions at The Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg:
April 21-25 – Shirley Valentine
Willy Russell’s uplifting one- woman classic, presented by Globus Theatre and starring Sarah Quick, invites audiences to rediscover life’s possibilities through Shirley’s spontaneous escape to Greece.
June 23-26 – The Bean
A world premiere by Norm Foster, The Bean brings warmth, wit, and connection to the stage as two strangers meet in a coffee shop and discover how a single conversation can change everything.
Oct. 14-17 – Get Down Tonight
Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band will thrill audiences with this high-energy musical revue that celebrates the unforgettable sounds of the 1970s and features hits by The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Elton John, and many more.
Early Bird three-play subscriptions are available at a discounted price of $147 (inclusive) until Jan. 30. Tickets also make thoughtful holiday gifts and subscriptions offer the best value of the season.
A summertime favourite, the Porchside Festival, returns in July, transforming porches, patios, and verandas across South Georgian Bay into intimate performance spaces perfect for music, theatre, and storytelling.
In September, Theatre Collingwood will present its hidden gem, a powerful and deeply moving theatrical experience based on one of the most cherished true stories of our time. Centered on the extraordinary bond between a man and his former mentor, the production explores what it means to live with purpose, love without hesitation, and find meaning even in the most difficult moments.
The title of the production will be revealed in the summer, but it is a story that has touched millions around the world and is not to be missed.
The holidays bring double the laughter with the Holiday Time Double Bill (Nov. 24-28), featuring two festive comedies by Norm Foster: The Office Christmas Party starring Darren Keay and Emily Oriold, and Widow Wonderland starring Melanie Janzen and Jamie Williams.
Tickets are available at www. theatrecollingwood.ca or through the Box Office at 705-445-2200.
