Embark on a theatrical odyssey with Soulpepper Theatre Company as they unveil an exhilarating array of performances at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. From the biting satire of 'The Master Plan' to the nostalgic return of 'Kim's Convenience,' the season promises an eclectic mix of genres that captivate audiences of all ages. Highlights include the whimsical 'Alligator Pie,' the poignant yet humorous 'Table for Two,' and musically rich tributes to iconic cultural scenes in 'Ladies of the Canyon' and 'A Strange Loop.' Join us for a season filled with creativity, imagination, and profound storytelling.

Soulpepper Theatre's Captivating Season: A Journey Through Satire, Whimsy, and Cultural Reflection

Soulpepper Theatre Company is set to captivate audiences with a thrilling lineup of performances at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. This season includes the nostalgic return of 'Kim's Convenience,' the comedic exploration in 'Table for Two,' a musical journey through 'Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene,' and the thought-provoking musical 'A Strange Loop.' Each production promises to deliver unique narratives, engaging performances, and a rich theatrical experience, making this season unmissable for theatergoers.

Soulpepper Theatre Company: A Season of Groundbreaking Performances

In a celebration of diverse storytelling and artistic excellence, Soulpepper Theatre Company returns with an exciting lineup for the 2025 season. From the nostalgic return of 'Kim's Convenience' to the hilariously insightful 'Table for Two', the soulful melodies of 'Ladies of the Canyon', and the thought-provoking 'A Strange Loop', this season promises a rich tapestry of narratives that explore identity, culture, and the human experience. Each production brings together talented artists and directors who promise to engage, entertain, and enlighten audiences with their unique storytelling.

Soulpepper Theatre: Celebrating Diverse Narratives on Stage

A new musical retelling of C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale brings the world of Narnia to life like never before. From the creators of the Dora Award winning Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland comes a holiday adventure for audiences of all ages.

Bad Hats' Narnia

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

A group of old classmates — self-declared the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game their 20th high school reunion, but nostalgia quickly turns into something darker. As drinks flow and old wounds resurface, they confront the choices that shaped them, the friendships that endured or crumbled, and the presence of something—or someone—they can’t escape. Sharp, theatrical, and deeply moving, The Comeuppance is a reckoning for elder millennials, caught between who they were, who they’ve become, and the world they never saw coming. When the night ends, will they still recognize themselves?

The Comeuppance

Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food stations, specialty cocktails, live music, and immersive experiences that transport you back in time to the 1920s. The historic Distillery District, the original site of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery founded in 1832 and once a hub for Canada's booming alcohol trade during Prohibition, sets the perfect backdrop for this event.

Signature Soulpepper 2025: The Bootleggers Ball

Two years after selling out its Canadian premiere, King Gilgamesh (And the Man of the Wild) returns to the Soulpepper stage for a limited, three-week engagement.
 
This raucous Dora-winning production weaves together the world's oldest epic with a modern Toronto bromance between an American Jew and Iraqi Muslim… all scored by Ahmed Moneka’s 2025 Juno-nominated six-piece Arabic-jazz band. 
 
Created and performed by Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercombe and directed by NYC-based Seth Bockley, this show has sold out runs and received critical praise here in Toronto, as well as Minneapolis, Halifax, Chicago and NYC.

King Gilgamesh

From three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Ghost Quartet) comes his latest off-Broadway sensation, Octet—directed by Chris Abraham.  

In a tech-obsessed support group, eight internet addicts grapple with everything from doomscrolling to Candy Crush to conspiracy theories.  

Blending razor-sharp contemporary critique with haunting choral harmonies, Octet offers a hilarious, intimate, and deeply moving exploration of human connection in the digital age.

Octet

Rural England, 1759. Halley’s Comet burns in the sky, and a young woman is sentenced to hang. But when she tries to escape the noose by claiming to be pregnant, a jury of twelve women are gathered to decide whether she is telling the truth. As tensions rise, their task becomes a reckoning: with the law, with power, and with the roles they’re forced to play in a world that silences them.

Tony-Award Nominee Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin (Chimerica, The Children) is a bold and blistering courtroom drama—by turns darkly comic and quietly devastating—about justice, duty, and righteous dissent.

The Welkin

Harold Pinter’s Old Times is a taut psychosexual thriller exploring memory, power, and desire. When Anna visits her old friend Kate and her husband Deeley after twenty years, conflicting recollections surface, blurring the line between past and present. As a battle for dominance unfolds, memory becomes a weapon—and reality becomes increasingly uncertain.

Minimalist and enigmatic, Old Times invites the audience to question what is real, what is remembered, and what is imagined. A haunting masterpiece.

Old Times

Joined by a hilarious chorus who personify Usher’s larger-than-life 'Thoughts', such as ‘Daily Self-Loathing’,  ‘Sexual Ambivalence’, and caricatured depictions of his parents, A STRANGE LOOP is bursting with unforgettable melodies and metatheatrical storytelling. This musical promises to leave audiences thoroughly entertained and equally spellbound by its poignant, subversive, and unflinching exploration of identity, sexuality, self-expression, and the power of art to transcend barriers.

A Strange Loop

“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone”                                                            
Laurel Canyon is a wooded neighbourhood in the Hollywood Hills. In the ‘60s and ‘70s it was a respite from the bustle of Los Angeles and cultural hotbed that brought together Joni Mitchell, Steven Stills, Jackson Browne, Mamma Cass Elliot and many more. An ensemble of Soulpepper musicians, led by Hailey Gillis and Raha Javanfar, follow the story of Joni’s move to the Canyon and the artists she encountered there. We’ll hear the rise and struggles of a musical moment through the music of the Canyon. 

Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene

In the uproarious yet poignant Table for Two, Akosua Amo-Adem takes centre stage as Abena Ohemaa Frimbog, affectionately known as Abby. Directed by the acclaimed Djanet Sears, this captivating and hilarious production delves into the trials and tribulations of modern-day dating.

Table for Two

The play that started it all – Kim's Convenience returns to the stage where it all began and reunites celebrated playwright Ins Choi with its original director, Weyni Mengesha. The most successful Canadian play of the last decade, Kim’s Convenience immediately resonated with Torontonians, becoming the most popular show in Soulpepper’s history. After leaving the Soulpepper stage Kim’s Convenience went on to become an internationally successful TV show on CBC and Netflix, and now makes its triumphant return home.

Kim's Convenience

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. 

Alligator Pie

A biting satire about the stunning failure to build a smart city in Toronto. Adapted from award-winning writer and The Globe and Mail journalist Josh O’Kane’s best-selling book  Sideways: The City Google Couldn’t Buy, the play takes us behind closed doors and reveals the corporate drama, epic personalities, and iconic Canadian figures involved in the messy affair between Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto.  

The Master Plan

**Event: Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz**

**Date: Coming November 2024**

Soulpepper Theatre is proud to present a captivating concert event titled "Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz" in November 2024. This remarkable performance is a tribute to the indelible impact of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald—three iconic figures whose contributions not only transformed the music industry but also gave Jazz its profound social purpose.

Set against the backdrop of the modern era's dawn, the concert explores the stories and struggles of these women who became the soundtrack for change. Through their artistry, they inspired a movement, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future generations.

The concert is brought to life under the creative vision of Divine Brown, who serves as the creator and co-writer, alongside co-writer Sarah Wilson. The direction is helmed by Weyni Mengesha, promising an evening of powerful performances and a deep dive into the legacy of these revolutionary women in Jazz.

Join us for a night of soul-stirring music and storytelling as we pay homage to the heroes, both known and unknown, who played pivotal roles in shaping the music industry and its social impact. This event is not just a concert; it's a celebration of resilience, talent, and the transformative power of Jazz.

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre

**Join the Conversation:** Use #spBillieSarahandElla to share your experiences and join the broader discussion around this monumental event.

**Sponsors:** This event is proudly supported by our music and piano sponsors, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the stories of Billie, Sarah, and Ella come alive on stage. Mark your calendars for November 2024 and be part of a musical journey that honors the revolutionary women of Jazz.

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Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz

“The Constitution can be thought of as a boiling pot in which we are thrown together in sizzling and steamy conflict to find out what it is we truly believe.” 

What the Constitution Means to Me

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New Orleans has been the musical heartbeat of America from Congo Square to the Flood. The Soulpepper music team brings the sounds of joy, resilience, and innovation from The Big Easy up to the Big Smoke, exploring the city that gave birth to Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Dr. John and Jazz itself.

The Big Easy: Music Of New Orleans

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with a brutal, unforgiving reality. Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece is a raging portrayal of what it means to be an outsider, in a society where we’re all desperate to belong.

A Streetcar Named Desire

The Luminato Festival and TO Live present Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha produced by Volcano Theatre in association with the Canadian Opera Company, Soulpepper and Moveable Beast.

Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Inspired by hospices, mystics and trips to the cemetery, Age is a Feeling wrestles with our endless chances to change course while we’re alive. A covert rallying cry against cynicism and regret. A call to seize our time.

Age Is A Feeling

In apartheid-era South Africa, the only way for Banzi to survive is to fake his own death. From one of the world’s great playwrights Athol Fugard (‘Master Harold’…and the Boys), comes a soaring and personal comedy of identity, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Sizwe Banzi Is Dead

**Hamlet Solo at Soulpepper Theatre**

**Overview:**
Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents "Hamlet Solo," a unique and thrilling evening of theatre that brings Shakespeare's timeless tragedy to life in a way you've never experienced before. Directed by Robert Ross Parker and performed by the talented Raoul Bhaneja, this production strips the play down to its core, focusing on the essential elements of theatre: The Actor, The Text, and The Audience.

**Dates and Times:**
- Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Friday, May 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:30 PM

**Location:**
Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto. For directions and more information on your visit, please check our website.

**About the Show:**
"Hamlet Solo" is a bare-bones presentation that sees Bhaneja masterfully playing seventeen parts over two hours, using only Shakespeare’s original text. This critically acclaimed production has captivated audiences from the Arctic Circle to The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Britain, offering an exceptional experience for both Shakespeare novices and enthusiasts alike.

**Critical Acclaim:**
- "5/5 Stars. Almost before he can take a bow, his audience have leaped from their seats in a standing ovation." - The List UK
- "Astonishing vividness... Shakespeare, dead all these centuries, lives again." - The Chronicle Herald
- "Never any doubt that we were going to give Bhaneja a standing ovation at the end." - The Birmingham Post
- "5 out of 5 Stars." - The Calgary Sun

**Join the Conversation:**
Engage with us and other audience members by using #spHamletSolo on social media.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase online. Don't miss this rare and mesmerizing performance that promises to be a highlight of the theatrical season.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Soulpepper Theatre website. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, performed as you've never seen it before.

Hamlet Solo

Matt and Masha’s love spans continents, but distance can’t tame their passionate connection. After meeting on a theatre research trip in Kyiv, a Canadian Playwright and a Ukrainian artist spark up a romance that takes them from the beaches of the Black Sea to the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, through the onset of a global pandemic and the eruption of a brutal war, plus many moments of joy through it all including marriage and the birth of their son.

First Métis Man Of Odesa

**Event Title:** A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

**Description:** Dive into the imaginative and provocative world of Lucas Hnath's "A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney," a theatrical experience that blurs the lines between a reading and a screenplay. This Toronto Premiere, presented by Soulpepper Theatre in collaboration with Outside the March, stars Canadian theatre luminary Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, alongside a dynamic cast including Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram. Directed by Mitchell Cushman, this 90-minute play without intermission offers a unique glimpse into the life of the man behind the mouse, exploring themes of legacy, power, and the quest for immortality.

**Runtime:** 90 minutes, no intermission

**Schedule:** April 13 to May 12, 2024, with multiple showtimes available.

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto

**Ticket Information:** Tickets start at $35 for preview performances. A special Artworker / Wage Accessible price of $35 is available with promo code CRYO. Rush tickets are available for $30.00, 60 minutes before curtain, in-person only at the Box Office. For those in need, contact adrianooutsidethemarch.ca to learn about the PAY-IT-FORWARD ticketing program.

**Age/Content Warning:** Suitable for audiences 12 and up, the play contains explicit language and themes reflecting on capitalism and power.

**About the Play:** Lucas Hnath's script is a fantasia for the age of succession, presenting a blackly comic inversion of the public Disney persona. The play toys with thought-provoking questions about immortality, power, and the impact of legacy. It's described as a merry-go-round of percussive language, likened to a hypercaffeinated David Mamet by The New York Times.

**Cast & Creative Team:** The production features Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, with Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram in supporting roles. The creative team includes Lucas Hnath (Writer), Mitchell Cushman (Director), Anahita Dehbonehie (Set Designer), Nick Blais (Lighting Designer), Niloufar Ziaee (Costume Designer), and Heidi Chan (Sound Designer), among others.

**Additional Information:** For more details on the play, the cast, and the creative team, or to purchase tickets, visit Soulpepper Theatre's official website.

A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

**Queer Youth Cabaret at Soulpepper Theatre**

Join us at Soulpepper Theatre for a vibrant celebration of Pride with the annual Queer Youth Cabaret. This year, the event takes place on June 23rd at 7:30 pm and June 24th with two shows at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Dive into an evening filled with a diverse array of performances as twelve emerging queer artists take the stage. Each artist will present self-written, cabaret-style pieces under the theme "Generation Queer," showcasing their unique talents through theatre, music, comedy, dance, and an array of queer entertainment.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the creativity and courage of the queer community, brought to life through powerful performances. As a special treat, Craig's Cookies will be providing delicious sweet treats at every performance, adding an extra layer of joy to the festivities.

This event is a testament to the vibrant spirit and resilience of the queer community, offering a space for expression, celebration, and connection. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the Pride celebrations, the Queer Youth Cabaret promises an unforgettable experience.

Mark your calendars and be part of this extraordinary celebration of queer artistry and community at Soulpepper Theatre.

Queer Youth Cabaret

**The Seagull at Soulpepper Theatre**

**Dates:** April 6 to May 7

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre

**About the Play:**
Dive into the heart of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, "The Seagull," in a new version by Simon Stephens, presented by Soulpepper Theatre. This production brings to life a tumultuous weekend at a lakeside estate, where unrequited love, creative jealousy, and the pursuit of art collide with devastating consequences. The play seamlessly transitions between the absurd and the profound, exploring the intense desire to create and the destructive nature of love.

**Runtime:** Approximately 3 hours, including intermission.

**Special Performances:**
- **Relaxed Performance:** Sunday, April 16 at 1:30 PM
- **Covid Conscious Performances:** Limited to 50% capacity with masks required on April 12 at 7:30 PM and April 19 at 1:30 PM.

**Please Note:** The play contains mature themes, graphic language, and distressing imagery.

**Cast & Creative Team Highlights:**
- **Raoul Bhaneja** as Boris
- **Hailey Gillis** as Nina
- **Michelle Monteith** as Irina
- **Paolo Santalucia** as Konstantin
- Directed by **Daniel Brooks**
- Playwright: **Simon Stephens**
- Costume Design by **Snezana Pesic**
- Lighting Design by **Jason Hand**
- Sound Design by **Thomas Ryder Payne**

Join the conversation using #spSeagull and immerse yourself in this timeless tale of art, love, and the complexities of the human condition. For tickets and more information, visit the Soulpepper Theatre website.

The Seagull

Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents "Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz," a tribute to the iconic figures Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald who transformed the music industry and gave Jazz its social purpose. This special production, featuring Soulpepper Slaight Music Associate Divine Brown, celebrates the stories of these revolutionary women known for their significant contributions to jazz music. The show runs from February 22 to March 12, offering audiences approximately 75 minutes of captivating performances.

In addition to the performances, attendees are invited to a Community Conversation on Sunday, March 5th, at 3:30 pm, in celebration of International Women's Day. This TD Community Conversation will delve into the evolution of the music industry led by revolutionary women and game changers. Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha will lead the discussion alongside Juno award-winning singer and theatre creator Divine Brown, Executive Director at ADVANCE, Canada's Black Music Business Collective, Keziah Myers, and Business Executive and Music/Television producer, Denise Donlon.

The cast includes Akosua Amo-Adem as the Narrator, with Divine Brown, Shakura Dickson, and Renee Rowe as featured performers. The creative team is led by Divine Brown (Creator), Weyni Mengesha (Director), Joel Joseph (Music Director), Sarah Wilson (Writer), with a talented crew supporting the production's design and execution.

Don't miss this powerful tribute to the women who shaped the sound of a generation. Buy your tickets now and join the conversation using #spBillieSarahElla to be part of this inspiring event.

Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents the Canadian Premiere of "English" by Sanaz Toossi, a New York Times Critic's Pick and Winner of the 2022 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. This heartfelt and humorous production explores the complexities of language and identity, as four adult students in Iran navigate the challenges of learning English in hopes of unlocking their futures. Amidst a linguistic mess, they question their ability to express humor in a new language, revealing the personal and political stakes of language mastery.

Join us for this compelling play, on stage from February 9 to March 5. Engage with the conversation using #spEnglish and delve into the themes of what gets lost and found in translation. The play promises an approximate runtime of 75 minutes with no intermission, including special Covid Conscious Performances at 50% capacity with masks required, and a Relaxed Performance on Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 PM.

In addition to the play, Soulpepper offers a unique opportunity for Iranian, Kurdish, and West Asian emerging artists aged 18 and up to join our Playwriting Workshop led by award-winning playwright Shahrzad Arshadi. This free workshop, running from February 25-27, invites participants to begin writing original plays that blend autobiography, myth, and imagination.

"English" is a co-production with The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, featuring a talented cast and creative team, including Ghazal Partou, Aylin Oyan Salahshoor, Sepehr Reybod, Ghazal Azarbad, and more, under the co-direction of Anahita Dehbonehie and Guillermo Verdecchia.

Don't miss this powerful exploration of language and identity at Soulpepper Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit our website or contact the box office.

English

Beau Dixon and a group of merry world-class musicians return to the stage this December. They can’t wait to add some rum to your eggnog with a Holiday concert like no other.

'twas On A Night Like This

A charming devil strolls into the quiet village of Edmonton, ready to strike a deal—your soul in exchange for your deepest desire. Easy enough. But when he sets his sights on Elizabeth, long ostracized as a “witch,” she refuses to be bought. Darkly funny, subversive, and razor-sharp, Witch is a wickedly modern take on a Jacobean drama, where power is up for grabs, survival is a gamble, and the devil might just be the most honest one in the room. Don’t miss the Toronto premiere of Jen Silverman’s critically acclaimed play.

Witch

A rarely staged 20th-century masterpiece. In a small town in the heat of summer—under the wings of an angel—Alma Winemiller, minister’s daughter, meets John Buchanan, the reckless and intoxicating doctor next door.

Summer and Smoke

Crow's Theatre

Eden has left her wealthy family in Zambia to build an independent life for herself in Toronto, where she works as a junior operations manager at a prestigious international mining firm. But when her estranged father falls ill, she is forced to return home to the Copperbelt and confront the very problems she has been trying to escape. While she can change her name, can she truly break free from the hold her family has over her personal and professional future?

Copperbelt

Detroit was once called, ‘The City of the Future.' It was built on the innovation of Henry Ford and later gutted by the collapse of the automotive industry. 20th century Detroit is more than the story of collapse and rebirth, it’s also a story of how those pressures created the music that captured the world's attention: ‘The Sound of Young America.'

Detroit: Music of the Motor City

In San Francisco, four artists and intellectuals wrestle with creativity, legacy, and the complexities of love and family. When they uncover the work of a Black queer feminist writer from the 1960s, her words ripple across time, intertwining their lives in unexpected ways. Bold and imaginative, Christina Anderson’s latest work explores the power of artistic expression and the lasting impact of those who dare to create. A story for dreamers and idealists alike, it challenges us to reconsider who gets remembered and who gets to define the future.

How to Catch Creation

A rock-fueled, punk-infused reimagining of Angela Carter’s The Tiger’s Bride, this electrifying song cycle turns Beauty and the Beast inside out. Here, the Beast doesn’t become a man—instead, the Girl becomes something wilder. Blurring the lines between girl and woman, human and animal, power and submission, Tiger Bride is a raw, gothic horror pulsing with sex, fury, and transformation. Part rock concert, part cabaret, part theatre, this is no tidy fairy tale—it’s an untamed, unapologetic roar.

Tiger Bride

Before the serpents, before the legend, there was a woman caught in a world that feared her power. Pulled through time from ancient myth to a modern day Rage Room, Medusa is a raw, electrifying dive into female fury - the kind that’s been silenced, punished and finally set free. As she grapples with the voices that haunt her, the forces that shape her, and the rage that refuses to be contained, Medusa immerses audiences in a world where women’s fury is both feared and necessary.

Medusa

Winnie is buried up to her waist—and later, her neck—but she refuses to give in. Armed with a bag of everyday objects, she fills the long hours with routine, memory, and relentless optimism. Meanwhile, her companion, Willie, lingers just out of reach, offering little but the occasional muttered word.

Happy Days

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith lived exciting, courageous, and wild lives, all while quietly shaping American culture through music and more.

Soulpepper Theatre Company

Nov 18 - Dec 28, 2025

Bad Hats' Narnia

12 - 28 Dec, 2025

'twas On A Night Like This

Jan 29 - Mar 1, 2026

Witch

Feb 3 - Mar 1, 2026

Summer and Smoke

Feb 7 - Mar 1, 2026

Copperbelt

Nov 18 - Dec 28, 2025

Bad Hats' Narnia

Oct 30 - Nov 23, 2025

The Comeuppance

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