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Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." The story follows Prince Dauntless, who can't marry until he finds a true princess. However, his domineering mother, Queen Agravain, has set the bar impossibly high with a series of ridiculous tests for any potential suitor.
Enter Princess Winnifred, a bold and athletic woman who arrives dripping wet after swimming the moat. Unfazed by the Queen's outlandish challenges, Winnifred tackles them all with a healthy dose of sarcasm and unconventional methods. Through their witty banter and clashing personalities, a spark ignites between Winnifred and Prince Dauntless. The show's highlight is the famous "Sensitive Test," where Winnifred must sleep on a massive pile of mattresses, with a single pea hidden beneath.
This wacky musical is packed with catchy songs, witty dialogue, and slapstick humor. It celebrates individuality, challenges societal expectations of princesses, and reminds us that true love can blossom in the most unexpected places.
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The Rear Window
Hart House Theatre (5/15 - 5/31) | |
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The Darktown Strutters' Ball
Theatre Orangeville (4/25 - 5/12) NEW MUSICAL | |
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A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney
Outside the March (4/13 - 5/12) | |
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How We Got To Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies presented by Theatre Collingwood
The John Saunders Centre (6/11 - 6/14) | |
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Les Miserables
Princess of Wales Theatre (3/26 - 6/1) | |
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Alumnae Theatre: New Ideas Festival
Alumnae Theatre (4/24 - 5/5) | |
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Kimiko’s Pearl
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (6/22 - 6/23) | |
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How We Got To Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies
Theatre Aquarius (6/6 - 6/6) | |
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Beautiful Scars
Theatre Aquarius (4/24 - 5/11) | |
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Leisa Way: With a Song in My Heart presented by Theatre Collingwood
The John Saunders Centre (5/7 - 5/10) | |
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