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The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
2/26 - 3/15/2025


Based on the novella by Stephen King, and immortalized in one of the all-time great films, this story of resilience is brought to the stage.

Now and Then
Now and Then
4/2 - 4/19/2025


Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.

And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
5/7 - 5/24/2025


Returning to the OLT! Dame Agatha wrote this stage adaptation based on her own novel – the best-selling mystery of all time.

37 Postcards
37 Postcards
6/11 - 6/28/2025


In 37 Postcards, ordinary people find extraordinary ways to cope with life and death and everything in-between.

Always a Bridesmaid
Always a Bridesmaid
7/16 - 8/2/2025


Four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Prom: to be in each other’s wedding parties…no matter what!

Five Alarm
Five Alarm
8/20 - 9/6/2025


Ava returns to battle her former childhood friend and now-rival (Connie). Unfortunately, her father's famed chili recipe exists in only incomplete form.

Jonas and Barry in the Home
Jonas and Barry in the Home
9/24 - 10/11/2025


Norm Foster's quick wit is strong in this lighthearted buddy comedy about living life to its fullest.

Turn of the Screw
Turn of the Screw
10/29 - 11/15/2025


This fresh, thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ much-loved and genre defining classic ghost story Turn of the Screw brings classic horror to the OLT.

A Sherlock Carol
A Sherlock Carol
12/3 - 12/20/2025


Your favourite characters from Dickens and Conan Doyle are brought together in a story of intrigue and suspense, with a giant scoop of holiday cheer.



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