In the early 20th century, Moishe Yukle Bernstein built rustic cottages in Pontypool, Ontario and unknowingly sparked a Jewish cultural phenomenon. With humour, heart, and original music, this staged reading brings to life a lesser-known chapter of Jewish Canadian history, where 2,500 Jews gathered every summer in a Protestant Canadian town.

The Right Road To Pontypool

Asper Jewish Community Campus

Journey to the Russian village of Anatevka for a time-honoured family favourite that has touched audiences around the world with its winning combination of humour, warmth, and honesty. Featuring an unforgettable score full of classic songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Tradition,” Fiddler on the Roof has ensured a legacy as one of the most acclaimed musicals in the history of North American Theatre.

Harry Nelken

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 13 Sep, 2026

Fiddler On The Roof · Winnipeg Jewish Theatre

Past events

22 - 23 Nov, 2025

The Right Road To Pontypool · Winnipeg Jewish Theatre

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Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof by Bock

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre

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