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2018/2019 SEASONBox Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.ca

The Oakville Centrefor the Performing Arts

2018/2019SEASON

The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts130 Navy StreetOakville ON L6J 2Z4

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!The generous support of our corporatesponsors helps us to nurture Canadiantalent, bring the world’s best artistshere to Oakville and build the culturalstrength of the community.

ON SALE DATESBig Ticket Plus members Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Big Ticket membersFriday, May 25, 2018at 10 a.m.

Public on saleMonday, May 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.

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Plus receive a free cup of coffee, tea orhot chocolate at at any performance atthe Oakville Centre upon presentationof your membership card. Full detailsavailable at OakvilleCentre.ca.

All performances take place in either the AEGLiebherr Auditorium or the Studio Theatre.Exception of This is the Point performed inthe Black Box at Queen Elizabeth Park,Community & Cultural Centre.

AFTER SHOWARTIST CHATS

A moderated discussion with the artist,hosted at Paradiso Restaurant. Ticketsare available first day of public ticketsales. Four ticket limit per purchaser.

PRE-ORDEREDFOOD

To enhance your enjoyment during ourStudio Sessions series performances,you can pre-purchase a gourmet meator cheese tray for two to enjoy duringthe show. On site drink servicecontinues to be available tocomplement your food. Details atOakvilleCentre.ca

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

A TD Learning with the Arts matineeexclusively for students is available forthis production. Visit OakvilleCentre.cafor details on all school performances.

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PAY-WHAT-YOU-CANPERFORMANCES

Reserve your tickets in advance online atOakvilleCentre.ca or in person at the boxoffice. There is no admission fee, but weencourage you to make a donation ofyour choosing. Donations go towardsour ability to present future artists aspart of the Pay-What-You-Can program.

Confidential donation envelopes areprovided at the performance.

2018/2019SEASONAT A GLANCE

Indian Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paradiso Dance, Drama & Film SeriesLinwood Barclay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 12, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Conversation With… SeriesBanff Mountain Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 23, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paradiso Dance, Drama & Film SeriesJoey Landreth & Vanessa Marie Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesThe Jim Cuddy Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10 & 11, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesStrawbs Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 12, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesCirque Éloize: Saloon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesSerena Ryder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 22, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesDr. Dave Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30, 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Conversation With… SeriesDr. Temple Grandin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Conversation With…SeriesSupertramp: Breakfast In America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinwagn Classic Albums Live SeriesCottagers & Indians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 9 & 10, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . Paradiso Dance, Drama & Film SeriesJames Mullinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy SeriesAny Dream Will Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 16, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concerts SeriesThe Rainbow Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 17, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesIrish Mythen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Electronics Studio Sessions SeriesIt’s A Wonderful Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23, 24 & 25, 2018 . . . . . . . Paradiso Dance, Drama & Film SeriesTartan Terrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 7, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesThe Celtic Tenors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 10, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesWomen Fully Clothed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy SeriesBeatles: Sgt .Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band . . . . . . December 15, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinwagn Classic Albums Live SeriesThe Great Dubois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesSing-a-long-a Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 5, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesUpright Citizens Brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 17, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy SeriesDavid Leask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 25, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Electronics Studio Sessions SeriesDjuki Mala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesRaine Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 9, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Electronics Studio Sessions SeriesRumble: The Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 15, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesAlicia Svigals: The Yellow Ticket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesPete the Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 23, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesThis Is the Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 22 & 23, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . Paradiso Dance, Drama & Film SeriesGandini Juggling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 11, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesRobert Cray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concerts SeriesJesse Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 20, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concerts SeriesQueen: A Night at the Opera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 22, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinwagn Classic Albums Live SeriesErth’s Prehistoric Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 24, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acura of Oakville Family SeriesHolly Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concerts SeriesJust for Laughs: Road Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 5, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy SeriesThe Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 13, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Electronics Studio Sessions SeriesThe Eagles: Hotel California. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 17, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinwagn Classic Albums Live SeriesAnda Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 18, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classical & World Artists SeriesKevin Nealon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy SeriesLisa Fischer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cooper Concert SeriesJadea Kelly & Jenie Thai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 3, 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Electronics Studio Sessions SeriesPink Floyd: Wish You Were Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10, 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chinwagn Classic Albums Live Series

The Oakville Centre for thePerforming Arts is a divisionof the Recreation andCulture Department of theTown of Oakville.

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Presented by BurlOak Theatre Group

Acura of Oakville

FAMILYSeries

BUY MORE & SAVE!Purchase three or moreshows in the Acura ofOakville Family Seriesand save $5 per ticket.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Acura of Oakville.Associate Sponsor: Sylvan LearningOakville.

Box Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.caAll prices include taxes and handling fees.

THE RAINBOW FISHBy Mermaid Theatre of Nova ScotiaSaturday, November 17, 2018 at 1 p.m.An original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’scolourful story as well as two of the author’scompanion tales, Rainbow Fish Discovers theDeep Sea and Opposites.Recommended for ages 2 to 5Regular $25 | Purchase 3 or more shows $20

PETE THE CAT!by Theatreworks USASaturday, February 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking outafter bedtime, he is sent to live with the Biddlefamily to learn his manners – and boy are theysquare! But for the groovy blue cat, life is anadventure no matter where you wind up andhe gets the whole family rocking.Recommended for ages 4 to 8Regular $25 | Purchase 3 or more shows $20

GANDINI JUGGLING: SIGMAMarch Break! Monday, March 11, 2019 at 1 p.m. Gandini Juggling’s beautiful new showexplores the creative interface betweenjuggling, geometry and classical Indian dance,at the heart of which is a unique interpretationof the South Indian dance form,Bharatanatyam.Recommended for ages 10 and upRegular $30 | Purchase 3 or more shows $25

ERTH’S PREHISTORICAQUARIUMSunday, March 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.Following on from their much-loved DinosaurZoo, the team at Erth have built an aquariumand filled it with prehistoric marine reptiles!An enchanting and educational journey intothe science of paleontology.Recommended for ages 5 and upRegular $35 | Purchase 3 or more shows $30

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC! Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.Calling all nuns, goat herders, baronesses or any ofyour favourite things! This audience participationevent gives you the chance to sing-a-long to theclassic movie on the big screen – with subtitles forthe songs!Recommended for 8 and upRegular $25 | Purchase 3 or more shows $20

THE GREAT DUBOIS: MASTERS OF VARIETYNew Year’s Eve!Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.A fast paced, audience interactive variety showfeaturing juggling, magic, circus and dangerousaerial stunts all wrapped in a blanket of comedy!Recommended for 8 and upRegular $35 | Purchase 3 or more shows $30

Dan Cooper

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Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by The Dan Cooper Group.


THE JIM CUDDY BAND Wednesday, October 10, & Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $85 | Big Ticket $78 | Big Ticket Plus $74

For over 35 years, Jim Cuddy has writtensongs that have become indelible in thesoundtrack of Canadian lives. With therelease of his fourth solo album,Constellation, he adds ten songs to that extraordinary songbook and concert.

JOEY LANDRETH & VANESSA MARIE CARTERWednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Two amazing rising artists play individual sets in one night! One half of theJUNO award-winning Bros. Landreth, Joey brings his outstanding guitar skillsand songwriting to the stage. In 2016, Vanessa Marie Carter won the emergingartist showcase at the Boots & Hearts Festival, winning a recording contractwith Universal Music.

ANY DREAM WILL DO – THE MUSIC OFANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $50 | Big Ticket $43 | Big Ticket Plus $39

A ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the life and music of the manbehind The Music Of The Night. Told through story and song,the show is brought to life by top musical theatre performersfrom Stratford, Toronto, the West End, and Broadway, andfeatures an avalanche of Webber’s hit songs, including Memory,Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Love Changes Everything, UnexpectedSong, Tell Me On A Sunday, The Phantom of the Opera, SunsetBoulevard, and The Music of the Night.

SERENA RYDER ACOUSTIC SOLOMonday, October 22, 2018 at 8 p.m.All Tickets $85

Six time JUNO Award-winner Serena Ryder is bringingthe best of her music for a memorable stripped-downacoustic performance.

STRAWBS ELECTRICFriday, October 12, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

Join the Strawbs last electric tour of Canada asthey present classics from Hero & Heroine, Ghostsand the new exciting album The Ferryman’sCurse. Four of the original members from theHero & Heroine tour are back!

ROBERT CRAYSaturday, March 16, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $95 | Big Ticket $90 | Big Ticket Plus $90

Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues,soul, and R&B for the past four decades, with fiveGrammy wins and over 20 acclaimed albums.

RUMBLE: THE CONCERTFriday, February 15, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $47 | Big Ticket $40 | Big Ticket Plus $36

Rumble: The Concert tells the story how Indigenous musicians influencedpopular music. Featuring two time JUNO Award-winner Derek Miller andother celebrated musicians, this vibrant and awe-inspiring stage productionmixes live musical performances with video clips from the celebrateddocumentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Experience roots,blues, jazz and rock through one of the most inspiring stories ever told.

JESSE COOKWednesday, March 20, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $82 | Big Ticket $75 | Big Ticket Plus $71

“I want to take people to places they haven’t been.” Jesse Cook,JUNO winning master guitarist, known for his intoxicatingfusion of world music, has travelled the globe looking forsounds that resonate with him. “I like finding common groundfor different music traditions, a space where music from aroundthe world can come together,” Cook explains. “A place wheremodern sounds can mix with ancient timbres.”

HOLLY COLEFriday, March 29, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

Holly Cole has never been afraid to do or sayexactly what she thinks or feels. Not in astanding-on-a-soap-box grand gesture kindof way, but just by doing it! It’s theMaritimer in her; that attitude of wanting tocut through the noise and get to the point.With her latest album, Holly, on tour,witness the dynamic range and style of oneof Canada’s best!

LISA FISCHERWednesday, April 24, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

To this day Lisa has been standing 20 feetaway from fame as a backup singer with theRolling Stones, Tina Turner and Nine InchNails. On her own, Lisa Fischer in concert isaddictive. From rock to soul, blues andgospel, Lisa sings with passion andauthority like no other. Join this Grammy award-winning artist in concert featuringmusic from Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones,Amy Grant, Little Willie John and manymore!

SUPERTRAMP: BREAKFAST IN AMERICAFriday, November 2, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

Chinwagn

CLASSICALBUMSLIVE SeriesFounded by Craig Martin in2003, Toronto-based ClassicAlbums Live recreatesfamous rock albums withoutthe gimmickry, relying solelyon the music. It has becomethe ultimate destination formusic lovers wanting to hearthe greatest albumsperformed live.

QUEEN: A NIGHT AT THE OPERAFriday, March 22, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

PINK FLOYD: WISH YOU WERE HEREFriday, May 10, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

THE BEATLES: SGT. PEPPER’SLONELY HEARTS CLUB BANDSaturday, December 15, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $68 | Big Ticket $61 | Big Ticket Plus $57

THE EAGLES: HOTEL CALIFORNIAWednesday, April 17, 2019 at 8p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Chinwagn Inc.


“This is a Rock n’ Roll Recital!” - Toronto Sun

“An outstanding performance!” - Much More Music

“A must-see for music lovers!” - Macleans Magazine

“No cheesy costumes, no bad impersonations!” - CBC

INCONVERSATIONWITH... Series

Presented by The Oakville Centre,Oakville Public Library and A DifferentDrummer Books. More authors to beannounced at a later stage.

Box Office: 905-815-2021OakvilleCentre.ca

Tickets are also available at all OPLbranches and at A Different DrummerBooks starting Thursday, May 17, 2018.

All presentations at the Oakville Centre.

All prices include taxes and handling fees.

The Oakville Centre for thePerforming Arts, Oakville PublicLibrary and A DifferentDrummer Books are pleased topresent this series that feedsthe inquisitive mind. In Conversation With... is aspeaker series providing youwith an opportunity to hear,ask questions and meet someof Canada’s top influencersand authors.

LINWOOD BARCLAYWednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7 p.m.All Tickets: $20

The internationally bestsellingauthor discusses his new thrillerA Noise Downstairs; a hauntingpsychological thriller that blendsthe twists and chills of StephenKing and Edgar Allan Poe withthe driving suspense of DennisLehane and Harlan Coben, inwhich a man hears sounds thatquite possibly emanate from thedead.

DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN with special guest MICHAEL McCREARYThursday, November 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.All Tickets: $30

Temple has appeared on numerous TV shows such as20/20, Larry King Live, and Prime Time. Her books include:Thinking in Pictures, Livestock Handling and Transport andThe Autistic Brain. Her book Animals in Translation has beenon the New York Times Bestseller List. She has also beeninstrumental in implementing animal welfare auditingprograms that are used by McDonalds, Wendy’s, WholeFoods, and other corporations. Temple’s achievements areremarkable because she was an autistic child.

Twenty-one year old Michael McCreary was diagnosed withAsperger’s Syndrome at the age of five. In an act of self-preservation, combined with the desire for constantattention and the inability to stop talking, he began stand-up comedy.

DR. DAVE WILLIAMSDefying Limits: Lessons fromthe Edge of the UniverseTuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7 p.m.All Tickets: $25

Dr. Dave has led the sort of life that mostpeople only dream of. He has set recordsfor spacewalking. He has lived underseafor weeks at a time. He has saved lives asan emergency doctor, launched into thestratosphere twice, and performedsurgery in zero gravity. But if you ask himhow he became so accomplished, he’llsay: “I’m just a curious kid fromSaskatchewan.” Curious indeed.

COMEDYSeries

WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED: TOO SOON?Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $60 | Big Ticket $53 | Big Ticket Plus $49

Women Fully Clothed are Canadian comedy heavyweights featuring RobinDuke (Saturday Night Live, SCTV, Man Seeking Woman), Kathryn Greenwood(Wind at My Back, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show)and Jayne Eastwood (Dawn of the Dead, Hairspray, Chicago).

Women Fully Clothed return with an all new sketch comedy show. Laugh alongwith four of Canada's top comediennes as they poke fun at themselves and theworld around them.

“Totally hysterical…funny and smart…” – Martin Short

JAMES MULLINGER Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $45 | Big Ticket $38 | Big Ticket Plus $34

British comedian James Mullinger has takenCanada by storm. Sold out shows across thecountry, appearances on CBC’s The Debaters,movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, magazines,stand up specials - since moving to the Maritimesthree years ago he’s done it all. In April2016, James sold out New Brunswick’s biggestindoor venue Harbour Station with his uniquelyhilarious stand up show. This record breakingshow was documented for a CBC documentaryfilm City On Fire.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Associate Sponsor: Design Electronics.


UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE: TOURING COMPANYThursday, January 17, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

The UCB Touring Company brings the best improv comedians from the legendary Upright Citizens BrigadeTheatres to new audiences all around the country. Their flagship touring show is a 90-minute, unscriptedand totally improvised performance. Four improvisers at the top of their game perform a high-energy,surprising and hilarious show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again.

THE JUST FOR LAUGHS: ROAD SHOWFriday, April 5, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

Direct from the world’s largest and most loved comedy festival, the 16th editionof the Just for Laughs Road Show comes back to Oakville! Featuring some ofthe best comics from the festival, this show is bound to have you in stitches! This performance may contain content for mature audiences only.

KEVIN NEALONTuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $77 | Big Ticket $70 | Big Ticket Plus $66

Kevin Nealon has set himself apart from other comedicperformers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit,and likeable demeanor. Nealon is best known for hisnine-year stint as a cast member of Saturday Night Live.Nealon also starred alongside Adam Sadler in themovies Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Eight CrazyNights and later became known for his role onShowtime’s comedic series Weeds.

Paradiso

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Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant.


BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOURSunday, September 23, 2018 at 7 p.m.Regular $25 | Big Ticket $20 | Big Ticket Plus $20

Back for the second year, this international festival brings you thebest outdoor films from around the world! Feel the excitement,passion and challenges through many short films about manyradical topics!

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY FILM SCREENING:INDIAN HORSEThursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Presented by the Town of Oakville in cooperation with the Oakville Partnershipon Truth & Reconciliation and the Oakville Festivals of Film and Art. Rated 14A. Running time 1 hour, 40 minutes

This event is free but tickets must be reserved by calling the Oakville Centre BoxOffice at 905-815-2021 or toll free at 1-888-489-7784 or online atwww.oakvillecentre.ca

The story follows Saul Indian Horse through his mandatoryattendance to residential school, the abuses he endures there and hisescape through his prowess at hockey. However, as he advances inthe game, Saul must find a way to deal with his tortured past beforeit consumes him. The screening will feature a post-viewing Q and Awith select cast members.

Associate Sponsor:

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFEA play in two acts by Philip GrecianIn Association with West End Studio Theatre

Friday, November 23 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 24 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.& Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2 p.m.Regular $30 | Big Ticket $25 | Big Ticket Plus $20

The story of George Bailey, a businessman whohas given himself to helping others, faces ruinone Christmas and wishes he had never beenborn. His guardian angel, Clarence, is sent toearth to show his wish come true. A trueholiday classic, live on stage!

COTTAGERS & INDIANS by Drew Hayden TaylorProduced by Tarragon Theatre

Friday, November 9 and Saturday,November 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Regular $30 | Big Ticket $25 | Big Ticket Plus $20

Cottagers & Indians takes a sincere andpragmatic look at the current conflictsbetween First Nations traditional waterusage and property owners in cottagecountry who are looking to enjoy anundisturbed summer getaway.

“I laughed out loud!” - The Globe and Mail

THIS IS THE POINTA play about love, sex & disabilityBy Tony DiaManti, Liz MacDougall, Karin Randoja, Christina Serra and Dan WatsonProduced by Ahuri TheatrePerformed at the Black Box Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre

Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m. & Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 8 p.m. A Pay-What-You-Can Performance

This is the Point is a joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have beenshaped, in part, by cerebral palsy. Dan and Christina are parents searching for the best waytheir disabled son Bruno can share his voice. Tony is a non-verbal adult who won’t shut up.Liz, his long-time romantic partner, is grappling with the judgements that society makesabout their love and sexuality. This is the Point addresses misconceptions related to disabilityby sharing the ordinary and extraordinary stories of these two real life couples. With averbatim theatre quality and physical comedy delivery, a series of staged conversations andtheatrical re-enactments – from getting Bruno ready for school in the morning, to Tonybreaking up with his computer because he doesn’t like the simulated voice – This is the Pointdebates questions of representation, the nature of companionship, and how people ofdifferent abilities can connect with each other on equal terms.

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CIRQUE ÉLOIZE: SALOONSaturday, October 13, 2018 at 8 pm.Presented by DesjardinsRegular $65 | Big Ticket $58 | Big Ticket Plus $54

The saloon doors swing open to reveal amotley cast of individuals, each with a taleto tell. In Cirque Éloize’s SALOON, theinfectious energy of folk music and strains offiddle set the tone for an acrobatic comedythat sweeps spectators away in a mad flurry.Cirque Éloize SALOON is inspired by the richlegacy of the Wild Wild West. America isexpanding. The railroad is stretchingwestward to lands of untold promise. In themiddle of the desert, a town comes to life.

TARTAN TERRORS CHRISTMASFriday, December 7, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $55 | Big Ticket $48 | Big Ticket Plus $44

Tartan Terrors are their own Celtic invasion,mixing rock’s energy with traditional folklore,dance and humour. With an arsenal featuringclassic pipes and fiddle, driving drum tonesand signature guitar styles, the Terrors usetheir sonic blitz to score award winning Stepand Highland dance.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.


THE CELTIC TENORSMonday, December 10, 2018 at 8 p.m.Regular $60 | Big Ticket $53 | Big Ticket Plus $49

The charismatic, globe trotting trio are themost successful classical crossover act toemerge from Ireland. They just sing songs theylove, and they most certainly don’t takethemselves too seriously. It’s all about themusic, the harmonies and the fun. The CelticTenors perform classical arias, a capellas,hauntingly beautiful Celtic harmonies, andpopular contemporary songs.

DJUKI MALAThursday, January 31, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Join a joyous celebration 40,000 years in themaking. Direct from Elcho Island, DjukiMala, performing a high energy andstunning fusion of traditional YolnguIndigenous culture, contemporary popculture and storytelling. Since their 2007 clipof Zorba the Great went viral, they’veconsistently thrilled audiences withreinterpretations of popular culture andtraditional dances in a show that is a marvelof mixed media, timing, comedy andclowning, with a hefty dose of heart and soul.

ANDA UNIONThursday, April 18, 2019 at 8p.m.Regular $52 | Big Ticket $45 | Big Ticket Plus $41

A compelling combination of Mongolianmusical styles coalesce into the rich andpowerful music of Anda Union. Hailing fromdiffering ethnic nomadic cultures, the nine-member band unites tribal and musicaltraditions from all over Inner Mongoliautilizing a wide range of instruments andvocal throat singing styles in a fusion thatwould make Genghis Khan proud.Highlighting instruments like the Morin Hurr(also known as the “Horse Head fiddle”) andthe Moadin chor (a reed flute which is playedwhile singing), Anda Union has taken up thefight to preserve an age-old culture byincreasing awareness of its traditions.

ALICIA SVIGALS: THE YELLOW TICKETSaturday, February 16, 2019 at 8 p.m.Regular $40 | Big Ticket $33 | Big Ticket Plus $29

Alicia Svigals, a founder of the Grammy-winningKlezmatics, is a composer, vocalist and the world’s foremostklezmer violinist, who almost singlehandedly rescued thatfiddle tradition from the brink of extinction with herrecording Fidl. Svigals is the recipient of the Foundation forJewish Culture's 2013 New Jewish Music Networkcommission for her new score to the 1918 Pola Negri silentmovie The Yellow Ticket. This multimedia event featuresSvigals performing live original music along with ascreening of the silent film and features KlezmerUnfettered and pianist Marilyn Lerner.

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STUDIOSESSIONSSeriesEnjoy some of today’sfinest emerging artists inour intimate 100 seatStudio Theatre.

IRISH MYTHEN Friday, November 23, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

Irish Mythen was born in Ireland and now resides inCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island. “This Island createsmusic and musicians, art and artists. I found a shift to takethings more seriously when I moved here.” And she did justthat. Her latest release, the self titled Irish Mythen, gainedher recognition around the globe with nominations andwins coming from Music PEI, East Coast Music Association,Folk Alliance International and Socan. Write-ups inAustralian Guitar Magazine, Rolling Stone, and a plethora ofonline publications world wide have helped plant Irishfirmly on the map of must-see artists.

Studio Sessions Artist Chats will be held in The Studio Theatre.

Pre-ordered food service is availablefor all Studio Sessions performances.Details available at OakvilleCentre.ca

Celebrate Robbie Burns night withDAVID LEASK Friday, January 25, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

David Leask will move and groove you with traditional Celtic tunes,soulful roots-rock originals and high-energy covers that he makes his own.His seamless combination of looping and effect pedals deliver anamazingly rich, big sound. And, with his Scottish sense of humour, he’s aforce to be heckled with! Songwriters Magazine called David, “the mostconsistent Canadian songwriting competition winner.” He was alsoawarded the Mississauga Established Performing Artist of the Year.

Presented by The Oakville Centre.Sponsored by Design Electronics.


THE WANTED Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.Regular $44 | Big Ticket $ 37 | Big Ticket Plus $33

The Wanted fuse vintage folk, blues and country musicwith rockabilly and rock and roll in a distinctive rootsmusic mash-up – serving up full-throated, full-throttleentertainment replete with slick licks and subtly inflectedrhythms. The band combines intricate harmonies andtraditional instrumentation with unique elements such aswashboard, bodhran, cajon, and acoustic lap steel guitar.There’s a small orchestra of instruments here that a merefive musicians manage to deploy with great skill – forginga fresh sound by finding common ground in diversematerial. This is a musical experience that audiences aresure to enjoy.

JADEA KELLY & JENIE THAI Friday, May 3, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.Regular $46 | Big Ticket $ 39 | Big Ticket Plus $35

Jadea is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter known most prominently for hervocal work with JUNO Award-winning Canadian folk artist Catherine MacLellan,as well as JUNO Award-winning Canadian metal band Protest the Hero. She hastoured throughout the United States, supporting Canadian duo Whitehorse.Vocally, Jenie has been compared to Eva Cassidy, but soaks in the musicalinfluences of Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Memphis Slim, and Nina Simone.

A performer, songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist, Jenie Thai combines herlove of traditional piano blues, sixties R&B, and great American songwriters toproduce a unique charm as a roots and blues musician on the national andinternational scene.

RAINE HAMILTON Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.Regular $46 | Big Ticket $ 39 | Big Ticket Plus $35

Raine’s ethereal voice and lyrics are at theforefront at any of her concerts. Her use ofstring instruments like the cello and doublebass with Raine on violin or guitar gives hera sonic sound with a cosmic reach. Alongwith her charming ability to tell stories,Raine believes music is for everyone and weall have something to share. Don’t miss thisstar on the rise!

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