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YPT Presents Marcus Youssef's The In-Between And Herbie Barnes' Russell's World On Demand


by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2022

This spring, Young People’s Theatre will round out its 56th season with two productions available on demand: The In-Between for teens, by internationally-celebrated playwright Marcus Youssef (produced by Montreal’s Geordie Theatre), and Russell’s World for families – written and directed by YPT Arti...

Young People's Theatre Presents TRAVELLING TALES By Théâtre Motus This February


by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

This February, Young People's Theatre journeys across cultures and time with Travelling Tales from Quebec's boundary-breaking Théâtre Motus. Available in both English and French for homes and classrooms, this online production features four performers animating West African, Mohawk and French-Canadi...

Former Shaw Festival Artistic Director Christopher Newton Passes Away at 85


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2021

The Shaw Festival is mourning the death of Christopher Newton, former artistic director, who died peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 85. Actor, stage manager, playwright, artistic director, Mr. Newton made a momentous impact and life-long contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape and p...

Crow's Theatre Announces Casting Of Kristen Thomson And Eric Peterson


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 24, 2021

Today, Crow's Theatre Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson announced the casts for two Crow's Theatre Productions this season that include Kristen Johnson, Ahmed Moneka, Ali Kazmi, Craig Lauzon, and Eric Peterson. ...

YPT Premieres SensoryBox TYA A One-of-a-Kind Theatre Experience Delivered To Your Door


by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2021

Young People's Theatre will debut the sens-ational SensoryBox TYA just in time for the holidays! Co-developed with Calgary's Ghost River Theatre, this one-of-a- kind tactile theatre experience – that includes both the delivery of a wrapped box and a live-streamed adventure – explores the electric co...

Young People's Theatre Launches 2021.22 Season With RIHANNABOI95 


by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2021

Young People's Theatre will kick off its 56th season with playwright Jordan Tannahill's powerful virtual play for teens, rihannaboi95....

Young People's Theatre Announces 'Room for Imagination' $10.5 Million Expansion Project


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 14, 2021

Celebrating its 55th anniversary, Young People’s Theatre has announced the launch of the Room for Imagination expansion project. With the purchase of a fully accessible, multi-use building at 161 Frederick Street, only steps away from its historic Front Street East theatre, YPT will expand its footp...

Past Shows


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

The Fixing Girl
The Fixing Girl
4/15 - 5/2/2024


“Grandad says throwing things away is giving up on things; and we do not give up on things.” – Meghan From celebrated UK playwright Kevin ...

Young People's Theatre Presents: Through My Eyes


Looking to introduce your little one to the vibrant world of theatre? Immerse yourself in Through My Eyes – a vivid world of dance, colour, sounds, ...

Truth
Truth
1/29 - 2/23/2024


TRUTH By Kanika Ambrose Based on the novel “The Gospel Truth” by Caroline Pignat Directed by Sabryn Rock WORLD PREMIERE On the Ada Slaight Stage ...

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play


The true spirit of the season comes to life in this beloved classic, adapted as a 1940’s radio broadcast before a live audience — you ...

Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish


Come and experience traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks and imagery in  Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish  – a beautiful, multi-award-winning tale from Vancouver’s ...

Pop! Pop!
Pop! Pop!
10/14 - 10/22/2023


In this colourful underwater adventure, two very different creatures, “Hide” and “Seek”, explore a playfully enchanting new world. Together, the dynamic duo discover uncharted territory ...

SensoryBox TYA
SensoryBox TYA
11/29 - 12/30/2021


SensoryBox TYACo-written by Eric Rose and Christopher DuthieDirected by Eric RoseDesigner: Emily Promise AllisonDeveloped in association with Ghost River TheatreSTREAMED LIVE NOV. 29 DEC. 30RECOMMENDED ...

rihannaboi95
rihannaboi95
11/22 - 12/18/2021


rihannaboi95Written by Jordan TannahillDirected by Tawiah Ben MCarthyFeaturing Davinder MalhiONLINE NOV. 22 DEC. 18ON SALE NOW!Recommended for ages 13-18 (mature content)Run time: approx. 45 minutesSunny, ...

Right Here, Write Now
12/7 - 12/11/2020


Young People's Theatre's (YPT) new online play festival, Right Here, Write Now, returns with its latest series of live-streamed readings. Launched in JUNE, the series ...

Online Fall Drama Classes at YPT!


Following Young Peoples Theatre Drama Schools wonderfully successful Online Summer Drama Camp, were returning this fall with more virtual drama! Led by our experienced faculty ...

The Adventures of Pinocchio
11/11 - 1/5/2020


A Million Billion Pieces
A Million Billion Pieces
11/25 - 12/13/2019


A MILLION BILLION PIECESBy David James BrockMusic by Gareth WilliamsDirected by Philip AkinIN THE STUDIO NOV. 25-DEC. 13, 2019RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13 & UPWORLD PREMIEREWhen ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
11/6 - 12/31/2017


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...


Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once ...


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...

ANNIE JR
11/11 - 12/29/2013


Leapin' Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...


Now one of the most performed shows in America, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3399"Lynn Ahrens/a and a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3479"Stephen Flaherty/a ...

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