Soulpepper Theatre Company

Soulpepper Theatre Company Announce 2025.26 Season

May 27, 2026 – August 15, 2027
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane

Soulpepper Theatre Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a dynamic mix of contemporary works, beloved classics, concerts, and Canadian stories. The lineup includes productions such as Spring Awakening, The Rez Sisters, Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story, Machinal, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, and Noël Coward’s Design for Living, alongside the world premiere of Closing Time, a musical docu-concert celebrating Toronto’s iconic live music venues.

The season also highlights the Oscar Wilde-inspired musical drama De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail, the holiday favourite Parfumerie, the acclaimed dark comedy All’s Well, and The Thrill of Hope: A Holiday Concert. Music lovers can look forward to Last Waltz, a special tribute marking the 50th anniversary of The Band’s legendary farewell concert. Together, the season explores themes of love, identity, resilience, community, ambition, and artistic expression while continuing Soulpepper’s commitment to bold storytelling and diverse voices.

2026 – 2027 Schedule

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Tiger Bride
May 27 – June 21, 2026 | WORLD PREMIERE
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/tigerbride

A punk-rock reimagining of Angela Carter’s The Tiger’s BrideTiger Bride is a feral, gothic song cycle where Beauty transforms—into something wild. Part concert, part theatre, all unapologetic roar.

Medusa
June 16 – July 19, 2026 | WORLD PREMIERE
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/medusa

Before the legend, there was a woman feared for her power. Medusa is a raw, electrifying journey through myth, memory, and female rage—silenced, punished, and finally, unleashed.

Happy Days
August 4 – August 30, 2026
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/happy-days

Buried waist-deep, then neck-deep, Winnie clings to routine, memory, and cheer. Beckett’s Happy Days is a darkly funny, haunting meditation on resilience, isolation, and the will to endure.

Revolutionary Women in Blues
August 13 – August 23, 2026 | WORLD PREMIERE
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/revolutionary-women-in-blues

The Blues shaped modern music—but the women behind it often went unheard. Divine Brown and an all-star team celebrate Rosetta Tharpe, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith in this powerful tribute.

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SPRING AWAKENING
September 10 – October 4, 2026
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/spring-awakening

A poignant musical following teenagers navigating love, identity, and desire in a world shaped by strict expectations. As misinformation and silence prevail, their search for connection leads to life-altering consequences.

DE PROFUNDIS: OSCAR WILDE IN JAIL
November 3 – 29, 2026
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/de-profundis

Imprisoned and isolated, Oscar Wilde reflects on love, loss, and redemption while writing a heartfelt letter to his former lover. Featuring a powerful score, this moving production reveals the man behind the legend.

PARFUMERIE
November 18 – December 20, 2026
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/parfumerie

Set in a bustling Budapest perfume shop during the holiday season, this charming romantic comedy follows clerks juggling workplace drama, secret admirers, and unexpected romance amid the festive rush.

ALL’S WELL
November 24 – December 27, 2026
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/alls-well

After a career-ending accident, theatre professor Miranda Fitch becomes consumed with proving herself through a challenging Shakespeare play. A mysterious offer promises healing but draws her into a dangerous and surreal bargain.

THE THRILL OF HOPE: A HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 15, 2026 – January 3, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/the-thrill-of-hope

This uplifting holiday concert celebrates the traditions of light, song, and togetherness that have united communities through winter’s darkest days, blending timeless music with themes of hope and renewal.

LAST WALTZ
January 12–28, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/last-waltz

A tribute to the legendary 1976 farewell concert by The Band. Featuring iconic songs and celebrated collaborators, this anniversary production honours a defining moment in music history.

THE REZ SISTERS
January 23 – February 21, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/the-rez-sisters

Seven Ojibway women set out for Toronto’s biggest bingo in hopes of changing their fortunes. Their unforgettable journey celebrates friendship, resilience, humour, and the dreams that sustain them.

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EDWARD ALBEE’S THE ZOO STORY
February 16 – March 14, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/zoo-story

A chance encounter between two strangers on a park bench evolves into a gripping confrontation. Albee’s acclaimed drama explores isolation, connection, and the fragile boundaries between people.

MACHINAL
March 25 – April 25, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/machinal

Inspired by a notorious 1928 murder trial, this powerful drama follows a woman trapped by societal expectations. As she seeks freedom, the consequences prove both devastating and transformative.

JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
May 13 – June 6, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/jaja

Set in a bustling Harlem salon, this vibrant comedy follows women pursuing opportunity, identity, and belonging. Humorous and heartfelt, it celebrates community, ambition, and the power of shared stories.

NOËL COWARD’S DESIGN FOR LIVING
May 27 – June 27, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/design-for-living

Three artists challenge convention in this witty and sophisticated comedy. Moving between international cities, they navigate love, desire, and independence while redefining relationships on their own terms.

CLOSING TIME
July 29 – August 15, 2027
www.soulpepper.ca/performances/closing-time

Inspired by Toronto’s music scene, this musical docu-concert explores beloved venues lost to time. Blending storytelling and song, it honours the spaces that shaped generations of musicians.

About Soulpepper Theatre Company

Soulpepper Theatre Company, based in Toronto, is one of Canada’s leading theatre companies renowned for its innovative productions and commitment to artistic excellence. Founded in 1998, Soulpepper focuses on producing classic and contemporary works that engage and inspire diverse audiences. The company nurtures Canadian talent by providing opportunities for actors, playwrights, and creatives while maintaining a strong connection to the community through education and outreach programs. Known for its dynamic and thoughtful programming, Soulpepper balances beloved classics with bold new voices, making it a vibrant hub for theatrical creativity and a vital contributor to Canada’s cultural landscape.



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