Authors on Stage Series 

Presented in Partnership with BookLore

Experience Canadian Literature Live: Authors on Stage

Presented in partnership with Orangeville's beloved independent bookstore, BookLore, Theatre Orangeville invites you to Authors on Stage – your exclusive literary passport to the most exciting new voices and titles in Canadian literature.

Led by the esteemed Nancy Frater, 2013 Canadian Bookseller of the Year, BookLore has been a cornerstone of our community and a dedicated supporter of Theatre Orangeville from day one. This collaboration now extends directly to our New Play Development (NPD) Fund, ensuring that every ticket to Authors on Stage helps us commission new plays from Canadian playwrights and support their artistic journey through vital workshops.

Join us for three unique events held annually at the historic Opera House, where you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to:

• Engage in insightful interviews with leading Canadian authors.
• Hear exclusive readings from their latest works.
• Participate in lively audience Q&A sessions.
• Meet the authors during book signings.

Previous events have featured literary giants such as Lawrence Hill, Tanya Talaga, Pierre Burton, Margaret Atwood, Peter Mansbridge, and many more, offering unforgettable evenings of discovery and inspiration.

Secure your tickets today and become part of this celebrated literary series!

Common Ground

Theatre Orangeville Mainstage Production

Written By: John Spurway

Pam is blindsided when her husband of four years leaves her a note telling her he’s left her for another woman.

She leans on her best friend Lizzy for support as she picks up the pieces of her life. She gets a call from Jake, a potato farmer (and the other woman’s husband). He is equally bewildered by a similar note left for him. Jake is new to the area and has no Lizzy in his life, so Pam reluctantly agrees to meet him.

Over time, they find common ground in their shared experience. Full of wit, warmth and humour, Common Ground is a heartwarming comedy about love - both lost and found.

The Wedding Party

Theatre Orangeville Mainstage Production

Written By: Kristen Thomson

The Wedding Party takes us behind the scenes with two families, mistaken identities, and love - all tied up in a madcap comedy that invites the audience to take a seat ringside on the big day.

Dress up in your ‘wedding best’ and join our cast (who each play a multitude of hilarious family and friends attending the wedding), as they hit the dance floor, indulge perhaps a little too much, and try to get along.