YOUNG PEOPLES THEATRE

by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

For the first time in its 58-year history, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is stepping into the world of improv for young audiences with Unwritten: The Improv Show. ...

by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

This April, Young People's Theatre will present the much-anticipated world premiere of The Fixing Girl from celebrated UK playwright Kevin Dyer. ...

by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

This March, Young People’s Theatre will present Through My Eyes – a playful dance piece fromQuebec’s Bouge de là, directed by Hélène Langevin. A captivating adventure for ages 4 to 7, Through My Eyes invites audiences to see the world afresh through the eyes of an exploring child....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2024

Young People's Theatre presents the world premiere of TRUTH, a powerful adaptation of the Governor General's Award-winning novel 'The Gospel Truth' by Caroline Pignat....

by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2023

Young People’s Theatre has announced that Nancy Webster will step down as Executive Director at the end of the 2023.24 season, after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership....

by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2023

This holiday season, Young People's Theatre (YPT) presents a heartwarming adaptation of the beloved classic, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. ...

by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2023

This fall, Young People's Theatre will present two dynamic productions for young children: Carousel Players' Pop! Pop! for ages 2 to 5 and Axis Theatre's Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish (pronounced Tho-wox-ee-ya) for ages 5 to 8. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!...

by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

Embarking on its 58th season, Young People's Theatre (YPT) embraces the powerful sense of community – of experiencing a story together – that only live theatre can bring....

by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2023

This May, Young People's Theatre presents  CRANKED: The ReMix – an international hit from Vancouver's Green Thumb Theatre, seen by more than 125,000 young people around the world. ...

by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2023

Young People's Theatre will present Frozen River (nîkwatin sîpiy), a timely play from Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP). This award-winning production tells a story that spans seven generations, and explores themes of reconciliation, connection, and learning from those who have protected our ...