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Showplace Performance Centre Showplace, Peterborough’s regional centre for the performing arts, has a mission to present, promote,

Showplace, Peterborough’s regional centre for the performing arts, has a mission to present, promote, and sustain the performing arts; encourage and support active community involvement; maintain it’s facility; provide opportunities for local and touring artists to perform in a professional quality venue; entertain, inspire, nurture, educate, and empower artists and audiences alike. Join us, as ou

r organization strives to enrich the cultural fabric of our community with its continuing arts celebration.

🎶 Experience the Magic of Van Morrison Live!On March 27, join Matt Weidinger and his powerhouse 7-piece band for IT’S TO...
03/02/2025

🎶 Experience the Magic of Van Morrison Live!

On March 27, join Matt Weidinger and his powerhouse 7-piece band for IT’S TOO LATE TO STOP NOW – The Music of Van Morrison! From soulful classics to deep cuts, this electrifying tribute brings Van the Man’s timeless catalog to life with rich vocals, masterful instrumentation, and pure passion.

With his signature Hammond B3 and unmistakable blue-eyed soul, Matt delivers a performance so authentic, your ears WILL believe it! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music that will move your soul!

🎟️ It’s not too late to get tickets to this must-see tribute. Tickets available now: https://tinyurl.com/2ccnsxby

🎶 This Weekend: A Blockbuster Symphony Experience!The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Indiana Jones Meets The G...
31/01/2025

🎶 This Weekend: A Blockbuster Symphony Experience!

The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Indiana Jones Meets The Godfather—a thrilling celebration of iconic film scores! 🎥✨

Experience Nino Rota's unforgettable suite from The Godfather and John Williams' legendary themes from Indiana Jones. With music from films that defined generations, this show is a must for movie and music lovers of all ages!

📅 February 1 @ 7:30 PM (Few tickets remaining) | February 2 @ 3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2wke4upk

Last year’s film score concert sold out—don’t miss your chance to see this one live!

🍀 Get Ready for a St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party!Kick off the celebrations early with Foley’s Irish Pub! Join The Foley Cel...
30/01/2025

🍀 Get Ready for a St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party!

Kick off the celebrations early with Foley’s Irish Pub! Join The Foley Celtic Band for an unforgettable evening of your favorite Irish tunes, featuring Fiddling Jay Edmunds, Ron Kervin, Glen Caradus, Andrew Martin, Sheila Prophet, Theresa Foley, Norma Curtis, and special guests.

Adding to the magic, Seanchai Hugh Foley will weave fun and fascinating stories throughout the night. Set in the intimate Cogeco Studio, this kitchen party promises great music, great stories, and great craic! 🍻🎶

📅 March 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc47kcun

Don’t miss the Irish celebration of the season! Sláinte! 🍀

🎩 February 22, step into a world of wonder with Outerbridge Magic – Mysteries of the Keyhole House! Ted & Marion Outerbr...
29/01/2025

🎩 February 22, step into a world of wonder with Outerbridge Magic – Mysteries of the Keyhole House!

Ted & Marion Outerbridge bring their internationally acclaimed magic and illusions to the stage for an unforgettable evening that will amaze and thrill audiences of all ages.

From grand illusions to mentalism, comedy-magic, and extraordinary sleight of hand, this is a world-class magic show you don’t want to miss! 🌍

🎟️ Get your tickets now! https://tinyurl.com/yc47kcun

📢 Show Announcement🎶 Hall & Notes, the Music of Hall & Oates📅 Date: June 12, 2025🕢 Time: 7:30 PMGet ready to relive the ...
28/01/2025

📢 Show Announcement

🎶 Hall & Notes, the Music of Hall & Oates
📅 Date: June 12, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM

Get ready to relive the golden era of pop with Halls & Notes: The Music of Hall & Oates—the latest hit show from Ed Lister Music.

Transport yourself back to the 70s and 80s when hair was big, jeans were tight, and Hall & Oates ruled the charts. This ultimate sing-along show features unforgettable hits like “I Can’t Go for That,” “Out of Touch,” “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” “Sara Smile,” and so many more! 🎤

With Jeff Rogers’ soulful vocals and a super tight 6-piece band delivering those iconic grooves, this tribute promises a night of nostalgia, energy, and timeless music.

Come and experience the magic of pop music’s most successful duo. Let’s dance, sing, and smile the night away!

🎟️ Tickets available: https://tinyurl.com/337rbvh6

🍫✨ Step into a World of Pure Imagination! ✨🍫For the first time in Peterborough, don’t miss Charlie & The Chocolate Facto...
27/01/2025

🍫✨ Step into a World of Pure Imagination! ✨🍫

For the first time in Peterborough, don’t miss Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: A New Musical presented by Anne Shirley Theatre Company!

Follow Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, and the golden ticket winners as they embark on a sweet adventure through W***y Wonka's world-famous chocolate factory. With an original score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray), plus beloved classics like “Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”, this is a musical treat for all ages!

📅 March 9, 15 @ 2:00 PM | March 8, 14, 15 @ 7:30 PM
⚠️ Note: This performance includes strobe and fog effects.

Grab your golden ticket and join the fun—this unforgettable journey awaits! 🍭
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc8h5ek6

📢 Show Announcement🎤 Country Greats📅 Date: June 5, 2025🕢 Time: 7:30 PMJoin us for an electrifying celebration of Country...
24/01/2025

📢 Show Announcement

🎤 Country Greats
📅 Date: June 5, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM

Join us for an electrifying celebration of Country music legends in support of Diabetes Canada!

Experience the unforgettable hits of Zac Brown Band, Garth Brooks, and Alabama brought to life by incredible tribute artists. With spot-on performances, authentic costume changes, and a full band of talented musicians, this high-energy show will transport you straight to the heart of a live concert experience!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss your chance to sing, dance, and celebrate the timeless sounds of Country’s biggest legends. Grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/2u6kdy7z

🗞️ Stop the Presses! "Newsies" Hits the Stage! 🎭Get ready for a thrilling night of music, dance, and inspiration as St. ...
23/01/2025

🗞️ Stop the Presses! "Newsies" Hits the Stage! 🎭

Get ready for a thrilling night of music, dance, and inspiration as St. Peter's Secondary presents the smash-hit musical "Newsies"!

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, follow Jack Kelly and his band of newsboys as they take a stand against powerful publishers and fight for justice. Packed with unforgettable songs and electrifying choreography, this is a story of courage and camaraderie the whole family will love!

📅 Show Times: February 12 - 14 @ 7:00 pm | February 15 @ 2:00 pm

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to see this inspiring tale live on stage! Grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3sz5kjtc

✨ Indiana Jones Meets The GodfatherCalling all film music lovers! On February 1 & 2, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra...
22/01/2025

✨ Indiana Jones Meets The Godfather

Calling all film music lovers! On February 1 & 2, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra brings you a blockbuster evening of unforgettable scores. Dive into the iconic sounds of "The Godfather" by Nino Rota and the adventurous themes of "Indiana Jones" by John Williams—plus so much more!

🎤 Pre-concert Talk: Meet the Maestro at 6:45 PM

🎟️ Get ready to relive the drama, the romance, and the thrill of cinema’s greatest moments. Don’t wait – secure your seats! https://tinyurl.com/2wke4upk

🎶 Tomorrow Night: Grand Evolution - The Best of Styx & Journey!Get ready to relive the golden age of arena rock with GRA...
20/01/2025

🎶 Tomorrow Night: Grand Evolution - The Best of Styx & Journey!

Get ready to relive the golden age of arena rock with GRAND EVOLUTION, a high-energy tribute to the legendary sounds of STYX and JOURNEY. Experience hit after hit, performed with stunning note-for-note precision by five world-class musicians. From soaring vocals to captivating costume changes, every moment is a feast for the senses!

This unforgettable night of classic rock is proudly presented in support of Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers.

🎟️ It’s not too late to get tickets to this unmissable show: https://tinyurl.com/38a8xb84

✨ Peterborough Performs V: Musicians United to End Homelessness An incredible night of music for a vital cause! On March...
17/01/2025

✨ Peterborough Performs V: Musicians United to End Homelessness

An incredible night of music for a vital cause! On March 26, 14 Peterborough music acts will take the stage in Showplace for an unforgettable evening.

Featured Acts Include:
🎸 The Weber Brothers Band
🎸 The Peterborough All-Star Band featuring Rick & Gailie Young
🎸 Little Fire Collective
🎸 Kate Suhr & Melissa Payne with Nicholas Campbell, Kate Brioux, Paul Crough, and Brandon Monroe
🎸 Michael Bell & Lizeh Basciano (Michael Bublé/Adele Tribute)
🎸 The Spades, Danny & Joanna Bronson, The Hippie Chicks, and more!

All proceeds will support United Way of Peterborough & District agencies providing housing and shelter services, helping to end homelessness in our community.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and enjoy a night of incredible music while making a difference: https://tinyurl.com/bdhyecuy

😂❄️ The Snowed In Comedy Tour is Back!Canada’s biggest comedy tour is celebrating its 16th year, and it’s bigger and fun...
16/01/2025

😂❄️ The Snowed In Comedy Tour is Back!

Canada’s biggest comedy tour is celebrating its 16th year, and it’s bigger and funnier than ever! With stops in 70 cities coast to coast, this homegrown tour is proving laughter is the best way to survive the winter. Don’t miss out on the comedy event that’s been called “Better than the Just For Laughs Tour” and delivers a “Flurry of Laughs.”

Featuring FOUR amazing comedians:
🎙️ Dan Quinn – Just For Laughs winner, opened for Russell Peters & Rob Schneider.
🎙️ Paul Myrehaug – Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, CBC’s The Debaters.
🎙️ Pete Zedlacher – 6-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Sirius XM’s Top Comic.
🎙️ Erica Sigurdson – 70+ appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to warm up with the hottest comedy show of the year! Tickets available: https://tinyurl.com/murrcc6b

🎶 Experience Carroll Baker’s Grand Finale – One Final Tour!Canada’s First Lady of Country Music is taking her final bow,...
15/01/2025

🎶 Experience Carroll Baker’s Grand Finale – One Final Tour!

Canada’s First Lady of Country Music is taking her final bow, and you’re invited to be part of this historic evening! With over 55 years of incredible performances, more than 20 #1 hits, and a legacy that has touched millions, Carroll Baker is ready to take the stage one last time.

🌟 Relive the magic of her cherished songs and timeless classics, brought to life alongside her band “Bakerstreet” in a performance that celebrates her extraordinary career. This is more than a concert—it’s a moment in music history you won’t want to miss!

Don’t miss your chance to say goodbye to a Canadian legend. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening! Tickets available: https://tinyurl.com/3us6bymh

☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Bob Trennum's Sing-A-Long Irish Show!Get ready for a lively evening of music, laught...
14/01/2025

☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Bob Trennum's Sing-A-Long Irish Show!

Get ready for a lively evening of music, laughter, and audience participation in the cozy Cogeco Studio at Showplace! Join Bob Trennum and Friends—Tom Bell, Reid Brownscombe, and Blair Mackenzie—for a toe-tapping Irish Sing-A-Long featuring beloved classics like “It’s A Great Day for the Irish,” “Galway Bay,” “Danny Boy,” and many more.

🎶 Whether you love to sing along or just soak in the festive spirit, this is a St. Patrick's Day celebration you won’t want to miss!

Grab your tickets today and let the Irish melodies lift your spirits: https://tinyurl.com/yfdty7d3

Exciting shows ahead in January and February! Check out the incredible performances coming to Showplace and get ready fo...
13/01/2025

Exciting shows ahead in January and February! Check out the incredible performances coming to Showplace and get ready for a season full of unforgettable moments!

📢 Show Announcement🎭 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: A New Musical📅 Showtimes: March 8 @ 7:30 pm | March 9 @ 2:00 pm | ...
13/01/2025

📢 Show Announcement

🎭 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: A New Musical
📅 Showtimes: March 8 @ 7:30 pm | March 9 @ 2:00 pm | March 14 @ 7:30 pm | March 15 @ 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

For the first time in Peterborough, Anne Shirley Theatre Company invites you to step into W***y Wonka’s magical chocolate factory! Grab your golden ticket and join Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, and four other lucky winners on an unforgettable adventure in a world made entirely of candy. This deliciously fun musical will ignite your Pure Imagination!

With a dazzling original score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray), plus beloved songs from the classic 1971 film like “Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” this is a treat you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Get your golden ticket to this sweet adventure: https://tinyurl.com/yc8h5ek6

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Like No Other! 🎻Join us for Foley’s Irish Pub, where the spirit of Ireland com...
10/01/2025

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Like No Other! 🎻

Join us for Foley’s Irish Pub, where the spirit of Ireland comes alive! Enjoy your favorite Irish songs performed by the incredible Foley Celtic Band: Fiddling Jay Edmunds, Ron Kervin, Glen Caradus, Andrew Martin, Sheila Prophet, Theresa Foley, and Norma Curtis, and special guest appearances!

Seanchai Hugh Foley will weave fun and fascinating stories between the music, creating an unforgettable evening of Irish charm.

Held in the cozy Cogeco Studio, this is the ultimate kitchen party to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Don’t miss this toe-tapping, heartwarming pre-celebration of all things Irish! Tickets available at: https://tinyurl.com/yc47kcun

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Entertain | Inspire | Empower

Showplace Performance Centre has a mission to present, promote, and sustain the performing arts; encourage and support active community involvement; maintain it’s facility; provide opportunities for local and touring artists to perform in a professional quality venue; entertain, inspire, nurture, educate, and empower artists and audiences alike.

HISTORY Showplace Performance Centre has been Peterborough’s regional centre for the performing arts since October 1996. The theatre at 290 George Street was created from what had been built in 1947 as the Odeon movie theatre and it was still operating in that form when the newly formed Showplace Board of Directors purchased it in 1995.

Architectural firm Lett/Smith was selected to design the 650 seat space. The building was totally gutted and reconstructed into the beautiful theatre it is today. Capital fundraising continued until the mortgage was burned within 4 years of opening.

Much of the campaign success can be attributed to the volunteers who organized fundraisers, canvassed for sponsorships and sold naming opportunities. Of the $3.2 million cost of the project, $2 million was raised by the Campaign and Fund Raising Committees. Volunteers still play a major role in the ongoing success of Showplace.