Just a few shows to mention in Beyond the Box this month! There’s plenty of shows going on, so treat yourself and your loved ones to some theatre this holiday season!
Rapunzel: A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto – The Capitol Theatre Port Hope
Rapunzel is bored and lonely, with her lengthy braid as her only potential for escape. When a dim-witted prince accidentally discovers her plight, it sets in motion a string of events that will unravel the original story in a surprising and wonderful way. In this wildly funny reimagining of the traditional tale, Rapunzel comes to discover the power within—all set to a score of popular songs and beloved panto traditions.
This year’s panto cast features Naomi Costain, Jeremy Lapalme, Lia Luz, Stewart Adam McKensy, Caulin Moore, Christopher Sherwood, Yunike Soedarmasto, and Jennifer Villaverde.
November 22 – December 22
The Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen Street, Port Hope
Rapunzel, A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto | Capitol Theatre
When Winter Stole the Sun – Plateau 310
A mother has been estranged from her eldest son for some time. The son dies in an accident, unbeknownst to the mother. The family members are faced with a dilemma: should they tell her the truth or not? This challenge unravels deeply buried secrets within the family.
December 4 – 8
Glendon Theatre – 2275 Bayview Ave
WHEN WINTER STOLE THE SUN زمستانی که خورشید را دزدید Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Alligator Pie – Soulpepper Theatre Company
This beloved Soulpepper favourite returns just in time for the holidays! Alligator Pie brings the celebrated children’s poems of Dennis Lee to vibrant theatrical life. Full of invention and imagination, it’s a show that is joyous, musical, and fun for all members of the family. Watch the cast, made up of the 2024 Soulpepper Academy ensemble, as they create a world out of everyday objects that captures the child-like whimsy of each poem.
December 11 – 29
Baillie Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane
A View from the Box 