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Anne Shirley comes to the island! Don't miss this beloved, heartwarming classic that holds the prestigious Guinness World Record for being the longest-running annual musical theatre performance! A captivating musical that tells the timeless story of Anne Shirley, one of Canada’s most beloved literary heroines. Engaging characters, delightful music and energetic dance breathe life into the familiar and charming story of finding love and belonging in the most unexpected of places. Anne of Green Gables - The Musical runs from April 19 to 27 at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets available at rmts.bc.ca April 19 2024| 7:30PM April 20 2024|2PM, 7:30PM April 21 2024| 2PM April 25 2024| 7:30PM April 26 2024| 7:30PM April 27 2024| 2PM, 7:30PM Anne of Green Gables - The Musical Book by Donald Harron Music by Norman Campbell Adapted From The Novel by L. M. Montgomery Directed by Jessica Hickman (Director, choreographer, teacher, puppeteer and producer. Co-Artistic Director of Yukon’s Open Pit Theatre & faculty at CCPA). Choreography by Joel Sturrock Music Direction by Stephanie Sartore. Anne of Green Gables - The Musical is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

A provocative and engaging showcase of new artistic works from a variety of disciplines including music, dance, and theatre. This is your chance to see new Canadian work in its early stages! March 7 | 7:30pm March 8 | 7:30pm The Festival of New Works is part of CCPA’s Creative Mentorship Program, which allows students to expand their artistic leadership in a discipline of their choice. Students explore roles such as a Director, Deviser, Choreographer, Composer, Filmmaker, or Writer, to develop their project from concept to performance. Students lead a cast of their peers alongside esteemed mentors through any form of movement, music, film, theatre, design, or multi-disciplinary integration. Please join us for this amazing display of artistic creativity! Tickets are $15, available in advance at tickets.ccpacanada.com or by calling 250 595 9970 ext. 104. Tickets will also be available by donation at the door, subject to availability, with a suggested amount of $15, or $5 for students, alumni, those working in the arts, or those encountering financial barriers. Discounted tickets are available only at the door.

When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favourite cast album, the unforgettable characters come to life in one show-stopping song and dance number after another. This hilarious Tony-winning musical farce delightfully blends nostalgia with a contemporary flair. Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Directed & Choreographed by Dayna Tekatch - Served as resident Director of the Canadian productions of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "Come From Away" Music Directed by Jeff Poynter February 9 2024| 7:30PM February 10 2024|2PM*, 7:30PM February 11 2024| 2PM February 15 2024| 7:30PM February 16 2024| 7:30PM February 17 2024| 2PM, 7:30PM *Relaxed Performance Tickets available at tickets.ccpacanada.com

The tale of how young Peter becomes the legendary Peter Pan. An enchanting Peter Pan precursor brimming with orphans, pirates, and the magic of fallen stars. With its infectious charm and wit, this Tony award winner enchants audiences of all ages, offering a boisterous and heartwarming adventure for the holiday season. "... is as elaborate, simple, cozy and scary as the best bedtime stories are." - New York Times Directed by Evan Frayne CCPA Chair of Acting department, founding Artistic Director of Bleeding Heart Theatre. December 14 2023 | 7:30PM December 15 2023 | 7:30PM December 16 2023 | 2PM* 7:30PM December 17 2023 | 2PM *Relaxed Performance Tickets available at tickets.ccpacanada.com

What to do with a Russian dictator who wants to live forever? Two Jewish scientists, driven by fear and fame, are pushed to their limits when faced with embalming the former Soviet leader. Based on real-life stories, Lenin's Embalmers, by Vern Thiessen, is a lighthearted, gripping, hilarious, and thought-provoking play that delves into the captivating world of Russian history. “- a darkly comic imagination” The Globe and Mail Directed by Joel Bernbaum Actor, director, playwright, journalist, and the founding Artistic Director of Sum Theatre. Alumnus of CCPA. November 30 2023 | 7:30PM December 1 2023 | 7:30PM December 2 2023 | 2PM* 7:30PM December 3 2023 | 2PM *Relaxed Performance Tickets available at tickets.ccpacanada.com

Christina Penhale and Jeffrey Renn, joined by musicians Jim Shultz (Guitar and Lute) and Joanne Whitehead (Renaissance Recorder), star in this theatrical buffet, told through song, sonnet, and scene where you will fall in love with Shakespeare over and over again. "Besse's Will" is an imagined encounter between the good queen herself and the quill of her age. A love letter to the theatre, the play includes sections from more than 20 of Shakespeare's plays, as well as Elizabeth I's speeches to parliament, selections from the bible, and of course original writing by Jeffrey Renn. Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 7:30PM Friday, October 27, 2023 | 7:30PM Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 2PM* , 7:30PM Tickets available at tickets.ccpacanada.com

A trippy political satire and an x-ray of our collective anxieties. An absurd and imaginative tale of two young people, forced to navigate the chaotic state of the world at one of the worst schools in history. Unforgettable laughs and razor-sharp social commentary await. “A powerful fable about optimism and revolution” – Le Devoir The English-language premiere of the 2022 Governor General's Literary Award Winner for Drama in French. The Canadian College of Performing Arts Studio Ensemble presents: "The Weight of Ants" by David Paquet; translated by Leanna Brodie. Directed by Jovanni Sy Playwright, director, actor, and former Artistic Director of Gateway Theatre in Richmond, BC, and Cahoots Theatre in Toronto The Weight of Ants runs from October 19 - October 22. Tickets available at tickets.ccpacanada.com