Globus Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Season 

Globus Theatre’s 20th season is set to be bigger and better than ever, according to a media release. An extended season of plays, music and comedy is scheduled, to celebrate two decades of producing professional theatre in the Kawartha Lakes. Kicking off on April 22nd with a gala event, the Starlight Ball, the season is then running from May 10th to December 17th at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon and features NINE mainstage shows and four eclectic one-nighters.

There is a celebratory feel to the show choices as new Canadian plays like Newfoundland comedy Tip of the Iceberg and curling comedy, Hurry Hard, feature alongside shows from Globus mainstays Norm Foster and Leisa Way. 

“Norm (Foster) cut the ribbon for us when Globus moved into the Lakeview Arts Barn 18 years ago. Since then, one of his plays has featured almost every season. It is only fitting that it is one of his, Mending Fences, that kicks off our 20th season,” says Sarah Quick, Globus artistic director.

There’s a return for one of Globus’ best-selling shows Sexy Laundry, a decade after it first wowed audiences; and a couple of brand-new murder mysteries, for which the company has become so well known.

“We have produced over a dozen original murder mysteries to date. We used to do them solely in the off-season  but two years ago, as we were pivoting all over the place, we produced one in the summertime, and it was a smash hit! We like the variety it brings in terms of staging and theatricality. We have people who come out for dinner theatre, some that come for plays, others only for concerts; but we have a growing legion of patrons who come to everything we do and to that end we like to offer something different each time they come.” Sarah

In addition to the mainstage series, four one-nighter shows have also been selected with the 20th season celebrations in mind. All four shows are led by performers that featured in Globus’ inaugural seasons, some that have become regulars on the Globus stage and some that are returning after 2 decades. Canadian Comedy Award Winning improv troupe SlapHappy are back, and veteran comedienne Alex Dallas brings her critically acclaimed show Horseface to the stage, a show that takes on the #MeToo movement. Globus patrons will be delighted to see Chris Gibbs in the line-up with his show Not Quite Sherlock about a bumbling but incredibly affable detective; and Girls Nite Out is back for its 18th year! A show concept that originated at Globus as the brainchild of Artistic Director Sarah Quick and long-time friend comedienne Jennine Profeta, the show has gone on to perform at theatres across Ontario and beyond.