2012-2013 at The Gladstone

We are back for another great season of theatre at The Gladstone, in partnership with SevenThirty Productions, Black Sheep Theatre and Bear and Company. We're excited to be a part of keeping this important theatre venue alive in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy.

Subscriptions are on sale now at The Gladstone. Tickets to individual shows go on sale soon.

How it Works

October 5–20 (preview October 4)

By Daniel MacIvor

Directed by Stewart Matthews

A heartwarming tale told with humour and love, about reinventing family and the healing power of storytelling. Well known to local audiences for Marion Bridge, This Is What Happens Next and Communion, MacIvor's works have earned him Governor General, Chalmers, Dora and Genie Awards and the Siminovitch Prize. How It Works maintains MacIvor's impeccable standard, "a wise, witty and warm family drama, shot through with insights." — The Toronto Star.

Miracle on 34th Street: The Radio Show

December 14–23 (preview December 13)

Adapted by Teri Loretto-Valentik and John Cook from the book by Valentine Davies

Directed by Nicole Milne

Could the Macy's department store Santa be the real thing? This holiday season, Plosive takes you back to the Golden Age of Radio with a new adaptation of everyone's favourite Christmas story, Miracle on 34th Street. This much-loved holiday classic is a treat for families of all ages!
Extra family-friendly 3 p.m. matinees Fridays-Sundays.

Billy Bishop Goes to War

February 8–23 (preview February 7)

Written & composed by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson

Directed by Teri Loretto-Valentik

One of Canada's most popular stage plays comes to The Gladstone in February. This musical about Canada's flying ace brought Gray the 1981 Los Angeles Drama Critics' Award, the 1982 Chalmers Canadian Play Award, and the 1983 Governor General's Award for drama. Directed by Teri Loretto-Valentik and starring Chris Ralph as 18 characters and featuring a live piano player, this is one show you don't want to miss!