PTBOCanada Review: Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents "Oliver! The Musical" At Showplace

Jackson Freeman plays the role of Oliver (photo Neil Morton)

Opening night for Oliver! The Musical presented by the Peterborough Theatre Guild took place Friday (May 2nd) in front of a full house at Showplace Peterborough. Directed by Gillian Wilson, with Brian MacDonald as music director, choreography by Melissa Beeby and Peter Sudbury as orchestra conductor, Oliver stars Jackson Freeman as Oliver.

As well, there are a host of other familiar names in Oliver from local theatre productions who you've most likely seen in other plays, including Brian MacDonald, Kate Suhr, Lindsay Unterlander, Chuck Vollmar and Isaac Martin—in addition to so many others that make for a superb cast.

Set in the slums of London in 1837, we follow the story of orphan Oliver Twist. If you're like me and remember the story well—I was part of the chorus in our high school production—you'll find yourself singing along to some of the well-known songs like "I'd Do Anything" and "Consider Yourself".

This fantastic musical continues until May 10th. Tickets are $25/adults, $22/senior, $15/students and can be purchased at the Showplace Box Office. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Pics & Coverage: Peterborough Theatre Guild Presents A Candle On The Table

A Candle on the Table has begun playing at at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Directed by Beth McMaster, it stars Linda Driscoll as Mrs. Bramson, Dani Breau as Mrs. Hodges, Margaret Schell as Miss Toliver, and Gillian Wilson as Mrs. Garrity. This story follows three elderly women as they share stories together while meeting for lunch on their first day at a senior citizen's home. Each woman has unique qualities about themselves and have all followed a different path that has brought them to this time in their life. Together, they share stories of their past and develop a bond amongst one another.

This play will be part of the Eastern Ontario Drama League One Act Play Festival in November. 

The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.50. Call 705.745.4211. For more info, click here.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Sneak Peek: A Night At The Movies At The Peterborough Theatre Guild

A Night at the Movies is the latest musical production at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, and it premieres on Friday (August 9th). You won't be able to prevent yourself from a little toe-tapping or singing along as the cast perform tunes from your favourite movies both new and old. Directed by Natalie Dorsett, choreographed by Melissa Beeby, and with musical direction by Dustin Bowers, this show is lively and full of energy—made up of a cast of over twenty performers. Here's a glimpse of one of their final dress rehearsals before opening night. Take a look and see if you can guess which movie they might be from! 

A Night At The Movies runs this Friday (August 9th) and Saturday (August 10th) at  8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, and then again from Thursday, August 15th through Saturday, August 17th, with 8 p.m. showtimes. Tickets are $18/adults, $16/seniors and $10/students. Visit the box office for tickets or call 705.745.4211. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PTBOCanada Review: The Owl And The Pussycat At The Peterborough Theatre Guild

The Owl and the Pussycat, written by Bill Manhoff and directed by Al Tye, begins tonight (July 12th) at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. The cast of two, Clair Russell and Andrew Root, make this production engaging, entertaining and humorous. The play features the lives of Doris and Felix—she a prostitute claiming to really be an actress/model; he a bookstore clerk who would like the world to believe he is really an established writer. They meet one night and that begins the tale of their on and off again relationship as they come to terms with who they really are. 

The Owl and the Pussycat runs through till Sunday, July 21st. Tickets are $18/adults, $16/seniors, and $10/students. Visit the Box Office or call 705.745.4211.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Is Alive With The Sound Of Music

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents The Sound of Music from May 3rd to 11th at Showplace. Ticket info available here.

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"Urinetown" Playing At The Peterborough Theatre Guild April 20th To May 5th

Be sure to get your tickets for the upcoming musical Urinetown at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, which runs April 20th to May 5th. Come out and support the incredible talent that our city offers. Tickets are on sale now, $25/adults, $22/Seniors, and $15/students. 
 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Kicks Off New Season Friday Night

The Peterborough Theatre Guild opens their new season on Friday night with Storm Warning, a comedy/drama/mystery that takes place at a cottage on Pigeon Lake  in 1953. For a full list of their 2011/2012 line-up, check out their Playbill. Tickets for all performances are $18/Adult, $16/Seniors and $10/Students.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Stuff to Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

The Art of the Turtle, Peterborough Public Library, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets $20 for members/$30 for non-members.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student 

Saturday

Walk to Cure Huntington's Disease, Registration 9 a.m. at City Hall

Giant Indoor Yard Sale, Peterborough Armoury, (220 Murray Street) 9 a.m. -1 p.m. 

Red Pashmina Walk, starting from the Silver Bean Cafe, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dancing with the Docs - Disco Fever, The Venue, 6:30 p.m. 

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student 

Sunday

2011 Walk of Hope, Beavermead Park, Registration 9:30 a.m. 

Humanwave, Showplace Performance Centre, 1 p.m. 

Sean McCann with Jeremy Fisher, Gordon Best Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $26 at Moondance

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Stuff To Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) present Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m. $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Mid-Life Crisis at The Venue (286 George St. N) $15, Doors open at 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Premiere Studio of Dance presents Showcase 2011, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Showplace Performance Centre, $15

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) presents Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m., $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Greg Keelor with Travis Good at The Venue Doors open at 8 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Sunday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

4th Line Theatre presents 8th Annual Breaking Ground hosted at the Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter St E at Museum Drive) 2 p.m. *Admission is free but limited seating available

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