Canadian Stage has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-2026 season, promising a diverse and innovative lineup that reflects the company’s commitment to bold, boundary-pushing theatre. This season is an unmissable season with Toronto and Canadian premieres, brilliant Canadian actors and ensembles tackling major contemporary and classical works, and the next chapter of Ross Petty’s beloved holiday Panto tradition.

2025 – 2026 Season

July 13 – August 31, 2025
Romeo & Juliet
Dream in High Park Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/romeo-juliet

Canadian Stage presents Romeo & Juliet in a bold new interpretation by director Soheil Parsa. This timeless tale of love and fate is reimagined through a modern lens, blending Shakespeare’s classic text with contemporary movement and staging. Set against a backdrop of tension and urgency, this production explores themes of passion, conflict, and consequence. With a diverse cast and innovative direction, this version invites audiences to experience the iconic story in a powerful, emotionally charged way.

September 27 – October 19, 2025
Slave Play – Canadian Premiere
Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/slave-play

​Canadian Stage presents the Canadian premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, directed by Jordan Laffrenier. Running from September 27 to October 19, 2025, at the Berkeley Street Theatre, this provocative production delves into themes of race, sexuality, and power. With a cast including Sophia Walker and Gord Rand, the play offers a daring, satirical exploration of contemporary relationships and historical legacies. Expect an electrifying theatrical experience that challenges perceptions and ignites conversation.

November 1 – 16, 2025
The Far Side of the Moon – Toronto Premiere
Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/the-far-side-of-the-moon

​Canadian Stage presents The Far Side of the Moon, a visually stunning production by Robert Lepage. Running from November 1 to 16, 2025, at the Bluma Appel Theatre, this play intertwines personal and political narratives during the Cold War era. Through the story of two brothers in Quebec City, it explores themes of grief, imagination, and humanity’s fascination with the cosmos. Lepage employs multimedia and visual storytelling to create a compelling theatrical experience. ​

November 21 – December 14, 2025
Moonlight Schooner – World Premiere
Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/moonlight-schooner

​Canadian Stage presents Moonlight Schooner, a world premiere by Dora Award-winning playwright Kanika Ambrose, directed by Sabryn Rock. Set on May Day 1958 in St. Kitts, the play follows Black sailors stranded after a storm, confronting the systemic dismantling of Black men during the Windrush era. This evocative narrative delves into colonial legacies and personal resilience. Running from November 21 to December 14, 2025, at the Berkeley Street Theatre, it features a talented cast including Michael Blake and Lisa Codrington.

November 26 – January 4, 2026
Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical – World Premiere
The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/robin-hood

Canadian Stage’s Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical reimagines the classic tale with a spirited heroine leading her merry band through “Torontoshire.” This holiday panto blends comedy, pop music, and audience participation for an intergenerational celebration. Running from November 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, it’s a festive adventure filled with mischief, melody, and meaning. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

January 17 – February 1, 2026
A Doll’s House
Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/a-doll%E2%80%99s-house

​Canadian Stage presents a bold new adaptation of A Doll’s House, running January 17 to February 1, 2026, at the Bluma Appel Theatre. Directed by Artistic Director Brendan Healy, this contemporary take on Ibsen’s classic follows Nora as she confronts a hidden truth that threatens her seemingly perfect life. As secrets unravel, Nora embarks on a journey of self-discovery and liberation. Featuring a stellar Canadian cast, this production offers a fresh, intimate perspective on a timeless story

January 31 – February 15, 2026
You, Always – World Premiere
Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/you-always

​Canadian Stage presents You, Always, a poignant exploration of sisterhood by Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Erin Shields. Running from January 31 to February 15, 2026, at the Berkeley Street Theatre, the play follows sisters Liz and Delia as they navigate fifty years of shared memories, confronting the complexities of their bond with humour and honesty. Directed by Andrea Donaldson, this world premiere offers a heartfelt portrayal of familial connection and resilience.

February 27 – April 5, 2026
Little Willy
Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/little-willy

​Canadian Stage presents Little Willy, a puppet-powered parody of Romeo and Juliet by renowned artist Ronnie Burkett. Running from February 27 to April 5, 2026, at the Berkeley Street Theatre, this adults-only production features Burkett’s irreverent marionettes in a riotously funny, improvised mash-up of Shakespeare’s classic. Burlesque star Dolly Wiggler opens the show with an Elizabethan striptease, while the Daisy ensemble battles for the role of Juliet. Expect a twisted retelling of tragic romance—with strings attached.

April 11 – 26, 2026
Clyde’s
Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto
https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/clyde%E2%80%99s

​Canadian Stage presents Clyde’s, a Canadian premiere by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, directed by Philip Akin. Running from April 11 to 26, 2026, at the Bluma Appel Theatre, this vibrant comedy unfolds in a truck stop sandwich shop run by Clyde, where a team of ex-convicts strives to rebuild their lives. Through their shared mission to craft the perfect sandwich, they discover the power of second chances, community, and purpose. Featuring an all-star Canadian cast, Clyde’s delivers a high-energy, heartwarming tale of redemption. ​