Experience an electrifying theatrical season with Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre's 2025 lineup. From the musical journey of 'Pippin' to the emotional depths of 'Just Friends' and 'Scorched,' this season offers diverse stories that explore identity, family, and personal growth. Culminating in the New Works Festival, KWLT showcases fresh voices and innovative storytelling. Whether it's the classic melodies of Stephen Schwartz or the new narratives by local artists, KWLT's 2025 season promises unforgettable performances and thought-provoking themes.

KWLT's 2025 Season: A Journey Through Music, Drama, and New Works

Join the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre (KWLT) as it celebrates its 90th anniversary with an exciting lineup of theatrical events. From the timeless melodies of 'Pippin' to the introspective journey of 'Just Friends', the haunting revelations in 'Scorched', and the innovative 'New Works Festival', KWLT invites audiences to experience an unforgettable year of storytelling. These productions promise to captivate with diverse narratives and remarkable performances that reflect KWLT's rich history and commitment to community-driven art.

A Theatrical Odyssey: KWLT Celebrates 90 Years with Captivating Productions

The Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre is gearing up to present an exciting lineup of events that promise to captivate and inspire audiences. From the profound exploration of identity in 'Just Friends' by Faith Andrew to the haunting echoes of Lebanon's civil war in 'Scorched', and culminating in the innovative KWLT's New Works Festival, this season offers a compelling mix of drama and fresh creativity. Each event sheds light on diverse human experiences, inviting audiences to reflect on the stories that shape our lives and communities.

Unveiling New Narratives: A Journey Through Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre's Upcoming Events

The Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre (KWLT) is set to captivate audiences with a series of riveting productions that delve deep into themes of identity, family, and self-discovery. This season showcases 'Just Friends,' a poignant play about the journey of self-awareness; 'Scorched,' a gripping narrative unraveling familial secrets against the backdrop of Lebanon's civil war; and the KWLT's New Works Festival, a celebration of fresh theatrical talents. These events promise to engage, entertain, and provoke thought, making them unforgettable experiences for theatre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Exploring Identity and Legacy: A Journey Through KWLT's Captivating Theatre Events

The New Works Collective is proud to present a festival of new monologues, scenes, and plays written by its members & polished over the last year. This festival is funded by the Musagetes Fund held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation, and we are grateful for their support!

KWLT’s New Works Festival

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Twin siblings, Simon and Janine, living in Canada, unravel the secrets of their mother’s past, Nawal, after her death amidst the haunting echoes of Lebanon’s civil war. In a quest that spans continents and generations, they unravel the truth behind many years of Nawal’s deafening silence and explore their origins through her story. As the past collides with the present, they come to understand the interconnected roots of their family’s narrative and their tangled realities.

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Scorched

It’s hard to know who you want to be with when you don’t know who you are. Just Friends follows the ever-evolving lives of two best friends as they navigate who they are beyond the safety of their childhood bond. This new Canadian play by local playwright and disabled artist Faith Andrew explores the complexities of growing up, moving on and what happens to those that are left behind — or those who decide never to grow up at all.

Just Friends

Embark on a musical journey with Pippin, where a young man’s quest for fulfillment unfolds to the infectious melodies of four-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz. In this coming-of-age tale, Pippin encounters battles, temptations, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of KWLT’s history. Join us for a 90th anniversary musical that steals the spotlight and shows that life’s a stage!

Pippin

The Registry Theatre

In the dangerous neon lit streets, two young lovers, from fiercely rival corporate families, rely on the aid of the Holy AI in an attempt to elope. Grey streets, skyscrapers, neon signs, cybernetics, punk fashion, motorcycles, powered swords, and even an AI: Romeo & Juliet in a cyberpunk setting.

The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, the Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each other’s heads with rocks and eating each other’s babies. But one member of the tribe doesn’t seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She’s always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against woolly mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers, one that will change the world forever. She’ll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!

Firebringer

This hilarious comedy satirizes our habit of showing less interest in an artist’s work than the meaningless details of their private lives, from eating habits to their sex lives. Franz Kafka nearing the end of his life makes his famous request to faithful friend & biographer Max Brod, that all of Kafka’s works be burned after death. Flash forward to a modern-day suburb where Sydney, insurance salesman and devoted Kafka fanatic, is laboring away at his article on Kafka for the company Insurance Journal “Small Print”. Who should miraculously appear on his door step but Kafka himself, with Max Brod in tow. You don’t have to be an expert on Kafka to enjoy the hijinks. But if you know a “Kafka Groupie”, you’ll want to bring them along for the fun!

Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre

23 - 25 Aug, 2025

KWLT’s New Works Festival

13 - 29 Jun, 2025

Scorched

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