“Pantalone Runs for Mayor” – A Commedia dell’arte written by Chris Gamble
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – Nov 6-8, 2025
Director: Chris Gamble
Cast: 7 actors, 1 audience cast member, and crew team of 4
Description: When self-serving, penny-pitching Pantelone decides to run for office, it sets off a chain reaction of wild schemes, unexpected betrayals and double crosses, and more than a little bad poetry. But who will win the election? That’s up to fate—and maybe you.
Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show”
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2025
Director: Ashley Deavu, Eli Purchase, and Phoenix Smith
Cast: 11 actors, 8 ensemble players, 4 musicians and crew team of 10
Description: A musical with music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. A humorous tribute to various B movies associated with the science fiction and horror genres from the 1930s to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky.
Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show”
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 21-23, 2024
Director: Ashley Deavu, Eli Purchase, and Phoenix Smith
Cast: 11 actors, 8 ensemble players, 4 musicians and crew team of 10
Description: A musical with music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. A humorous tribute to various B movies associated with the science fiction and horror genres from the 1930s to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky.
“Hans Off My Fairytales – the Red Light Special” – written by Kira Hall
Played at: Snow Castle Festival – March 28, 2024
Director: Lynn Napier
Cast: 8 actors and 2 crew team members
Description: A shortened and adults only version of the longer “Hans Off My Fairytales”. This version was adapted to a very small and chilly stage for a one night comedy performance.
“Hans Off My Fairytales” – written by Kira Hall
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 16-18, 2023
Director: Kacie Hall
Cast: 8 actors and crew team
Description: A hilarious take on the most famous of Hans Christian Anderson’s classics. These re-written children’s stories are launched into different eras, settings, and styles. The Ugly Ducking, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Little Match Girl, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier all played by the same 8 cast members in comedic troupe expression.
“Scrooge: The Musical” book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 21-24, 2019
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 10 actors, 20 ensemble players, and full crew
Description: A universally loved Christmas classic presented in musical style. Complete with a giant paper-mache goose, this show had our largest cast and was our first attempt to incorporate musical stylings. It received a warm welcome from the community during a busy holiday season.
“The Greatest Hits of Hans Christian Andersen – Live!” written by Kira Hall
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 22-24, 2018
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 8 actors plus crew members
Description: Six classic stories rewritten into modern tales in pantomime style that encouraged audience participation. This show was presented in both a family friendly and naughty “adults only” version. Feedback included statements like, “I’ve never laughed so hard in live theatre”, and “I can’t believe you made fairy tales so hilarious”.
“Snow White” written by Kira Hall
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 23-25, 2017
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 14 actors, 15 dancers, and full crew
Description: Presented in the classic Pantomime style, the audience actively booed the Evil Queen and cheered for Snow White’s best friend, whose true love kiss woke Snow White from her slumber. This show included puppets, a dance troupe and some truly magical costuming.
“Cinderella” written by Kira Hall
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 23-25, 2016
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 8 actors plus full crew
Description: The “twin” sisters stole this pantomime and had the audience in stitches over the comical stylings of this beloved story. Kira Hall’s ability to add in modern references and the casts’ skill in delivering physical comedy made this a hit. The demand for tickets in the final shows forecasted a blossoming market for comedy with both family and adult audiences.
“Simply Shakespeare” with excerpts written by William Shakespeare
Played at: Ptarmigan Ptheatrics Studio, Yellowknife – August 19-20, 2016
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 7 plus full crew
Description: Various scenes from the cast’s favourite Shakespearean plays. Excelled in a campy, high-energy role, engaging audiences with charisma and enthusiasm.
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged” written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Played at: Northern Arts and Cultural Centre – November 18-21, 2015
Director: Lynn Elkin
Cast: 3 plus a full crew
Description: An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays with madcap men in tights. They wove their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that left the audience breathless and helpless with laughter.
Parcel of Rogues 