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SUMMARY:Trial Runners Xtra (feat. We Quit Theatre)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all visceral clowns\, earnest wailers\, sound sculptors\, body poets\, etc.! TRIAL RUNNERS is an experimental open mic— a low-pressure event for folks who make performances/videos/sounds to try stuff out in front of an audience. If you are interested in signing up to perform please email Trial Runners‘ host\, Megan Arnold\, at trialrunnersguelph@gmail.com. All are welcome to attend the event as audience members. \nAfter the live performance portion (8:30-10:30pm)\, there will be an “xtra” special live-streamed broadcast of Men Explain Things to Us… And We Like It! by We Quit Theatre\, an artist-duo based in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. \nIn the broadcast\, two impulsive\, unpredictable\, extravagantly gendered late-night talkshow hosts — Dasha Plett and Gislina Patterson — invite real life men into a cardboard and construction paper television studio to talk about their passions\, fears\, and what it’s like to be a man. Streamed live from Winnipeg\, Men Explain Things to Us… And We Like It! uses the space between reality and performance to transgress and re-write the unwritten rules and social etiquette of gender relations. Men Explain… is presented with support from send+receive\, Winnipeg Film Group\, Manitoba Arts Council\, and Canada Council for the Arts\, and is directed by filmmaker Ryan Steel.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/trial-runners-xtra-feat-we-quit-theatre/
LOCATION:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham Street N\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:Lilt of Laughter\, Trace of Tears
DESCRIPTION:Lilt of Laughter\, Trace of Tears is a one-man show featuring an array of charming Irish characters who find themselves in amusing situations. Meet Fiddler O’Flaherty\, The Widow O’Donnell\, The Big and Little Jimmies\, Devlin Haggerty\, Johnnie Drainey\, Terrible Tom O’Malley\, and even the cat\, Frances O’Feline. The show uses the pure power of storytelling to transport audiences to a different place and time. “Sure is well known the whole of the world would be Irish if it could.” — Fiddler O’Flaherty \nNo\, you don’t need to be Irish to enjoy this show. Themes of love\, life\, laughter\, and hope are woven into every tale\, making for an hour of laughter and laughter-tears. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/lilt-of-laughter-trace-of-tears/
LOCATION:River Run Centre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="River Run Centre":MAILTO:info@riverrun.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151750Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Story Slam
DESCRIPTION:Come Curious. Leave Surprised. \nAn evening of poetry and storytelling. “Heads & Tales”. Draw a title from the hat and Jay performs it on the spot. PLUS tell us a poem and win $100. An amazing Guelph Spoken Word event. Let stories fill your long weekend. The Room? – The Round Table – 32 Essex Street. $15 (PWYC)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-story-slam/
LOCATION:The Round Table\, 32 Essex street\, Guelph\, N1H3K8
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Wilson":MAILTO:jaywalkingguelph@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151750Z
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SUMMARY:Wellington Wanderers: An invitation to Dance the Night Away in Eden Mills!
DESCRIPTION:Eden Mills Music at the Hall welcomes the Wellington Wanderers back to the Eden Mills Community Hall on Saturday\, June 6 at 7:30 pm for an evening brimful of musical favourites guaranteed to keep you on your dancing feet! \nThis will be the fourth performance at the Hall by the Wellington Wanderers\, a group of musicians hailing from Wellington and Halton.  The group has evolved to focus on building an irresistible buffet of dancing and singing along to much-loved song…pop\, country\, rock\, blues\, soul…from the 50’s to the 90’s.  Songs made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival\, the Beatles\, Eric Clapton\, JJ Cale\, Blue Rodeo\, Elvis and many\, many more! \nThe Wellington Wanderers are led by Steve Noonan (guitar/vocals) and bring to the stage Mark Marchesich (drums)\, Ken Baker (bass/vocals)\, Diane Corlett (ukulele/vocals)\, Neil Board (lead guitar/vocals)\, Phil Gregory (percussion/vocals). \nThe warm wooden floor in the heritage Eden Mills Community Hall has welcomed dance for generations.  Music at the Hall programs concerts and events keep the village of Eden Mills hopping\, and to raise funds for Community Hall operations.  The heritage Hall is known for its excellent acoustics and dance floor.  The Hall is also proud to be carbon neutral!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/wellington-wanderers-an-invitation-to-dance-the-night-away-in-eden-mills/
LOCATION:Eden Mills Community Hall\, 104 York Street\, Eden Mills\, N0B 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T210000
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SUMMARY:In the Neighbourhood: Improv Fun & Fundamentals (Drop-in Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on our weekly Wednesday workshops!\nOur ‘In the Neighbourhood’ workshops are a great opportunity to learn about and practice improv right here in our own backyard! Literally! The good ol’ backyard is where we started teaching our classes and it’s where we like to practice improv in the summers. It is located in the area of the Victoria Rd and York Rd intersection in Guelph. \nIn these workshops we’ll use discussions\, exercises and scenework to play with this wonderful artform of improv theatre. \nThe Fun & Fundamentals workshops are for all experience levels. If you’ve never tried improv\, this is your chance to dip a toe (or cannonball). If you’re a seasoned pro\, you know much fun and helpful it is to meet new players and groups with different styles. With many decades of performing and teaching experience between them (and within some alone) the Friendly Heretics are eager to lead you and learn with you. \nWe reserve the backyard address for confirmed attendants. Once you register\, we will give you the deets with joy. \nRegister here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-tickets-1992529123245 \nWe happily lead the workshops for free\, and we will also accept any donations to put toward renting warm spaces in the winter. You are welcome either way! \nWe’re excited about the growing improv community in Guelph. Come on out and enjoy!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/in-the-neighbourhood-improv-fun-fundamentals-drop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:The Backyard\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Theatre,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Stereotype: Creating Authentic Characters with Elly Pond
DESCRIPTION:Art Not Shame’s Art for Social Change Series – Beyond the Stereotype: Creating Authentic Characters with Elly Pond \nRegister here \nDate: Sunday\, July 26th\, 1–5 pm \nLocation: 119 Wyndham St N\, Guelph ON (Art Not Shame) \nThe Fourth workshop in the Art for Social Change series:\nThis 4-hour workshop invites participants to break the mold! Unlearn the flat\, typecast characters absorbed from mainstream media and create layered\, nuanced characters that reflect the complexity of ourselves and our communities. Expect movement\, writing\, talking\, (maybe even) laughter\, and reflection. Participants will leave with a deeper sense of creative agency and a handful of characters rooted in honesty\, care\, and power. \n\n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/beyond-the-stereotype-creating-authentic-characters-with-elly-pond/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T113132Z
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SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS!
DESCRIPTION:Ouuuuuuuu Ahhhhhh…\nIt’s IMPROV CIRCUS\, once again!! \nThis sensational show blends together improvisers from Guelph and surrounding area with a range of styles for a magical evening of games\, scenes and experimental formats that will never be the same again! The show is hosted by the ringmaster who always has surprises in store for the performers. It’s the shock and awe\, the hilarity\, and the emotional moments that make this show so much fun for everyone in the room. \nYou can also enjoy free samples + killer candy for sale from Craig and Amanda AKA Sugar Syndicate! \nReserve your ticket here for free. At the door we’ll accept cash donations to help us continue to host shows and classes\, and support our local art community! \nCome enjoy the spontaneous magical once-in-a-lifetime moments that make an improv show spectacular. \nWe’d love to see you there! \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/improv-circus-2/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T133918Z
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SUMMARY:IMPROV CIRCUS!
DESCRIPTION:It’s the monthly live improv show that’s part high-wire act and part petris dish! \nGames\, scenes and shenanigans – wrangled by the rascally ringmaster and performed for you in the name of art and heresy. \nFollow this link for more info and to reserve your ticket for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improv-circus-tickets-1998255159975 \nPs. The awesome artwork is by @marcelaecheverrioc
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/improv-circus-3/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Heretics":MAILTO:friendlyheretictheatrecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T000000
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SUMMARY:Oliver!
DESCRIPTION:Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel\, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. \nThe streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver\, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse\, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit\, the benevolent victim\, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout\, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back\, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/oliver/
LOCATION:River Run Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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