Gift of Theatre
Give the Gift of Theatre
Struggling to find a unique gift for the ones you love? Looking for more than the usual giftcard and slippers? Make some memories with time spent together enjoying one of Oxford theatre productions. Give the gift of affordable community theatre. Tickets range from $10-$14 for students to $20-$25 for adults, making a memorable outing together. Choose from upcoming shows at 4 award winning community theatres including ITOPA (Ingersoll), Thistle Theatre (Embro), Theatre Tillsonburg, and Theatre Woodstock. Whether you want a heartwarming story, moving musicals, or gut busting laughs there is a show for you.
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- Theatre Woodstock
- Walters Music Venue
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Upcoming Productions
My Old Lady
Oct. 17-19, 24-26, 2024 | Theatre Woodstock | For a heartwarming story of unexpected connections and second chances, join us for a journey from New York to Paris.
When a struggling New Yorker inherits a Parisian apartment, he arrives in France ready to claim his windfall, only to find it occupied by an elderly lady who refuses to leave. As their unlikely relationship unfolds, long-buried truths emerge, offering both a glimpse into the past and a spark of hope for the future.
Steel Magnolias
Nov. 7-10, 14-17, 2024 | Theatre Tillsonburg | For laughter, love, and the bonds that hold us together, visit Truvy’s salon where every appointment is a journey through life’s highs and lows.
Set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, this play follows a close-knit group of women as they navigate life’s joys and sorrows with humor and heart. Amidst laughter and sharp-witted banter, they confront tragedy and find strength in their enduring friendship.
The Ladies Foursome
Nov. 8-10, 14-16, 2025 | Thistle Theatre | For a heartwarming round of laughs and revelations, join us as old friends hit the greens and uncover truths on and off the course!
The day after their friend Cathy's funeral, Margot, Tate, and Connie hit the golf course to honor their late friend, only to be joined by a mysterious woman from Cathy's past. As they navigate eighteen holes, secrets and personal revelations come to light in this funny and heartfelt exploration of friendship and life's big questions.
One Act Plays 4
Nov. 15-17, 2024 | Theatre Woodstock | For a fast-paced evening of laughter and surprises, join us for a festival of one-act plays that packs a punch in every minute!
Step into the lively world of ten-minute plays with the FOAP team's fourth Festival of One Act Plays: On Your Mark…Get Set…Laugh! From actors becoming the audience to a creatively blocked actress and a jealous car computer, this festival features a whirlwind of quirky characters and hilarious scenarios you won't want to miss.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Nov. 29, 30 Dec. 1, 5- 8, 2024 | ITOPA | For a night of side-splitting chaos and laughter, don’t miss this must-see disaster!
It’s opening night for Cornley Drama Society’s production of Murder at Haversham Manor and things go from bad to utterly disastrous. This Olivier Award-winning comedy is filled with hilarious mishaps and chaos, ensuring you'll be rolling with laughter from start to finish.
A Snow White Christmas
Dec. 5-8, 12-15, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a fresh and funny twist on a classic tale, join us to see what really happens after 'happily ever after!'
Years after the classic fairy tale ending, Prince Charming and Snow White are living a very different 'happily ever after.' As their story resumes many years later, you'll discover that not all fairy tales end the way you expect.
Switchermoo A Cosmic Cow Caper
Jan. 10-12, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a hilarious and out-of-this-world adventure, this cow-swapping comedy that’s sure to leave you in stitches!
When aliens enter their cow in a county fair's Best Cow contest to win a blue ribbon, they accidentally switch their cow with a local farm girl's prized bovine. In this delightfully silly comedy, chaos ensues as humans and aliens race against time to switch the cows back, all while dodging a bumbling detective and his team of alien catchers.
Cabaret
Feb. 6-9, 13-16, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For an unforgettable night of music, drama, and intrigue, step into the world of Cabaret and experience the last days of Berlin's wildest era.
As the 1920s come to a close in a Berlin nightclub, a flamboyant Master of Ceremonies invites the audience to escape their worries at the Cabaret. Against the backdrop of a city teetering on the brink of the Third Reich, the show intertwines the lives of its colorful characters with sharp, bawdy musical numbers that capture the era's dark allure.
Opening Night
Feb. 13-16, 20-23, 2025 | Theatre Tillsonburg | For a night of unexpected laughs and touching moments, join Jack and Ruth as they discover the drama behind the curtain!
On the opening night of a new play, the real drama unfolds in the audience and backstage as Jack and Ruth Tisdale's evening out leads to unexpected twists. What begins as a celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary turns into a life-changing experience for everyone involved.
In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms
Feb. 21-23, 27-28, Mar. 1-2, 2025 | ITOPA | Discover laughter and friendship as three ladies turn an ordinary rest room into a stage for hilarity and heartwarming moments.
Set in the early 70s, this humorous and tender play follows three mature ladies who brighten their lonely lives by meeting daily in a department store rest room. When one of them is supposedly threatened, they hatch a scheme that leads to unexpected chaos and heartwarming moments.
A Rock Sails
Apr. 3-6, 10-13, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a thought-provoking journey into the unknown, join Dr. Cummings as she searches for meaning beyond the cosmos.
Astrophysicist Dr. Lynn Cummings has always found solace in science, but as her life shifts, she begins to feel a void in the certainty she once relied on. When an unidentified flying object approaches Earth and a journalist misquotes her, she invites him to witness its passage, unsure of what they will discover beyond the stars.
Crimes of the Heart
Apr. 25-27, May 1-4, 2025 | ITOPA | For a heartwarming blend of humor and family drama, join the Magrath sisters as they face the past to embrace the future.
This story follows the three Magrath sisters as they reunite during their grandfather's final hours, each grappling with their own serious yet humorous troubles. Amidst family chaos and a budding romance, the sisters navigate their pasts to embrace their futures in this touching and comedic tale.
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
May 1-3, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement and heart, join the Dalmatians in their daring quest to outwit Cruella De Vil!
Roger and Anita enjoy a peaceful life in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, until the villainous Cruella De Vil schemes to steal their puppies for a fur coat. With the help of all the dogs in London, the Dalmatians embark on a thrilling adventure to save their pups from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Romeo and Juliet or The Old 'You-Know-I-Really-Love-You-But-My-Father-Really-Hates-You' Blues
May 1-3, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a lively, irreverent take on Shakespeare's tragedy with a modern twist, laughs and swordplay!
This fast-paced adaptation of Romeo and Juliet flips Shakespeare's classic on its head, with a humorous twist on teen romance and feuding families. Amidst boisterous swordfights and gender-bending casting, the storytellers engage the audience in a lively commentary on the folly of old grudges and the chaos of premature decisions.
The Spongebob Musical
May 22-31, 2025 | Theatre Woodstock | For a splashy, fun-filled adventure with toe-tapping tunes and a feel-good message, join SpongeBob and friends as they save the day!
Dive into the vibrant world of The SpongeBob Musical, where SpongeBob and his friends must unite to save Bikini Bottom from an impending volcanic eruption. With dazzling songs from a star-studded lineup and a heartwarming message of optimism, this high-energy stage show proves that even the most unlikely hero can make a world of difference.
The Long Weekend
Jun. 20-22, 26-29, 2025 | ITOPA | For a weekend of tangled relationships and nonstop laughter, join these four friends as truths and surprises unravel in hilarious ways!
When Max and Wynn invite their friends Roger and Abby for a weekend at their country home, hidden feelings and secrets unravel in hilarious fashion. As truths, deception, and surprises unfold, this comedy keeps the audience laughing and guessing until the final curtain.
ITOPA
88 Thames St. S., Ingersoll ON (View Map)
Founded in 1976, ITOPA is a volunteer, non-professional community theatre company that provides live entertainment in the form of music, plays, and other events. ITOPA is run by a volunteer board of directors who are selected from the membership.
Upcoming Shows: The Play That Goes Wrong (Nov. 29, 30 Dec. 1, 5- 8, 2024), In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms (Feb. 21-23, 27-28, Mar. 1-2, 2025), Crimes of the Heart (Apr. 25-27, May 1-4, 2025), The Long Weekend (Jun. 20-22, 26-29, 2025)
Thistle Theatre
135 Huron St, Embro, ON (View Map)
Thistle Theatre, located in Embro, Ontario, has been producing a wide variety of plays since 1994, with the main production in the fall and occasional spring shows. Productions take place in the historic Embro Town Hall, known for probably having the province's smallest stage, creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere for both the cast and the audience.
Upcoming Shows: The Ladies Foursome (Nov. 8-10, 14-16, 2024)
Theatre Tillsonburg
144789 Potters Rd, Tillsonburg, ON (View Map)
Theatre Tillsonburg, providing unforgettable live theatre for 35 years, welcomes you to join them at the Otter Valley Playhouse for three productions in their subscription series, including a romantic comedy, musical comedy, and more.
Upcoming Shows: Steel Magnolias (Nov. 7-10, 14-17, 2024), Opening Night (Feb. 13-16, 20-23, 2025), Habit of Murder (May 29-Jun. 1, 5-8, 2025)
Theatre Woodstock
22 Reeve St, Woodstock, ON (View Map)
Theatre Woodstock is a thriving community theatre located in the heart of Downtown Woodstock. This award winning theatre has been putting shows on for over 70 years.
Upcoming Shows: My Old Lady (Oct. 17-19, 24-26, 2024), One Act Plays 4 (Nov. 15-17, 2024), A Snow White Christmas (Dec. 5-8, 12-15, 2025), Switchermoo A Cosmic Cow Caper (Jan. 10-12, 2025), Cabaret (Feb. 6-9, 13-16, 2025
Walters Music Venue
836074 Hubbard Rd, Bright, ON (View Map)
The Walters Music Venue is a beautifully transformed, 200 year old, wooden-beamed barn theatre and host to world-class musical acts. Nestled in the country-side of rural Ontario, this hidden gem is set to welcome Dion Pride, son of legendary Charley Pride, Fiddle Champion Shane Cook, and many other tributes to rock, pop and country acts you love. Gift cards available here.
Upcoming Shows: 2024 Season (Begins June 8, 2024)