The Registry Theatre

Ennis Sisters
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto)
Folk Night @ The Registry

The exquisite trio and pride of Newfoundland return to Folk Night.

Tickets: $35 in advance$40 at the door$25 Live Stream

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SHHH!! ENSEMBLE: Starry Night
2023-10-20 20:00 - 22:30
In “Starry Night”, SHHH!! Ensemble (Zac Pulak, percussion and Edana Higham, piano) explores mysterious dreamscapes, the supernatural, and the celestial, with works by Mari Alice Conrad, Edward Enman, Paolo Griffin, Harry Stafylakis, Georges Aperghis, Monica Pearce, and Jocelyn Morlock.

Tickets: $20/$10

Dueling Divas Dance Jam
2023-10-17 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by Buzzie Indie Series: A Pat the Dog Jam

Two national award-winning dancers perform, play and create live-in-person with you!

Lucy and Tara will warm you up, performing two stunning works before they open up the floor to your suggestions for creation-on-the-spot! Come armed with a phrase, image, thought to stimulate and/or stump our Dueling Divas. A very special interactive performative evening of dance and artistic creation.

Tickets: $20 available online or at the Door day of Event. Doors open 6:30pm Cash, credit card, debit accepted.

AFTERNOON SOIRÉE: THE LESCHETIZKY CONCERT
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Classics @ The Registry

Piano, Fortepiano, and more Piano!

Beethoven’s 5th Symphony on 2 pianos, and a reading of Kipling’s How The Camel Got Its Hump. A soirée in the Lyell Gustin tradition.

Pay What You Can at the Door

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Transit
2023-10-13 19:30 - 22:00
Presented by Manchild Productions

A dark-hued comedy is brewing at the Registry Theatre!

When an old curmudgeon, Frank, wakes up to find that his familiar meeting place, “Mo’s Coffee House”, has been abruptly sold to Pakistani siblings Mohammad and Lyra, a clash of cultures begins that challenges the characters to find common ground. Will new friendships brew? Will difficult conversations be had? Come find out if one man’s universe is big enough for all of us!

October 13 @ 7:30 pm

October 14 @ 2 pm and 7:30 pm

Doors will open 30 minutes before show time.

Tickets: $25 (includes Fresh Brewed Coffee)

THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by The Pucking Fuppet Co.

THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery is a theatrical comedy, puppet murder mystery created by internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (CBC, Netflix, Family Jr.) and directed by Canadian Comedy Award winner Byron Laviolette.

Puppets! Puns! Murder!

A mysterious murder has occurred amidst the Family Crow and now Horatio P. Corvus (Sorter Outer of Murders) is on the scene to crack the case. ​

Eat your heart out, Agatha Crowstie.

Come see the award-winning international hit that the Orlando Sentinel called, “Seriously funny high-flying fun!”

Tickets: $25 early bird, $35 regular

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Frankenstein: A New Musical
2023-09-21 19:00 - 22:00
Presented by Mavis Productions

Frankenstein – A New Musical is a stage musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, with music by Mark Baron and book and lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, based on a story adaptation by Gary P. Cohen.

With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling musical brings the suspense and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original novel. In his quest to discover the secret of life, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist, creates a human of his own design that turns out to instead be a horrifying beast. This is no “Hollywood monster,” but a flesh-and-blood man who, while terrifying in appearance, grows to become articulate, cunning, and thirsting for revenge upon the creator who abandoned him. A tragic love story and exploration of humanity, Frankenstein: The Musical breathes new life into the world-renowned story of man and creator pitted against one another in epic battle.

All ages but PG rating due to content. There will be use of flashing lights and fog machine.

Tickets: General Admission – $32.50 ticketing fees included (online purchase) $35 at the door.

HOTEL 88
2023-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
Presented by Studio 011

Hotel 88 ia a romantic story that represents a unique combination of contemporary ambient theater and traditional situation comedy, directed by Staša Koprivica. Two couples, two honeymoons, one big problem… Book your place in time at Hotel 88.

Performed in Serbian

Tickets: $50

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Winter Wilson
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:00
Folk Night @ The Registry

UK duo Folk Night debut. Finely crafted original songs and beautiful harmonies.

Tickets: $28 in advance$30 at the door$22 Live Stream

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JOHNNY CASH - FOLSOM PRISON REVISITED
2023-09-08 20:00 - 22:30
Presented by CASH – THE WORLD’S MOST AUTHENTIC JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE

Paul Anthony is labeled The Preacher in The Church of Johnny CashJohnny Cash – Country Music legend is authentically recreated by international award winning tribute artist Paul Anthony and his boom-chicka-boom Tennessee Three CASH Show Band! bringing the Man in Black’s biggest hits to life such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire. The Stories, The Music of America’s beloved Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame icon makes this show a not to be missed event!!

The Authentic Sounds of Johnny Cash re-created by Paul Anthony and his Tennessee 3 Show Band.

Tickets: $35

Tickets available at the door.

Alice in Wonderland
2023-08-18 19:00 - 22:00
Presented by Playful Fox Productions

Travel down the rabbit hole with us this August and journey with Alice through Wonderland as she meets a colourful cast of characters including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, the Hatter, and of course the short-tempered maniacal Queen of Hearts. Note: Seating is “first come, first served” so we suggest that you get there early! Doors open 30 minutes before show time.

Concession sales will be available by cash only.

Tickets:

General Admission – $30 (plus taxes and fees) Student/Senior – $25 (plus taxes and fees) Child under 4 – $20 (plus taxes and fees)

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram : @playfulfoxproductions

Ebullience
2023-07-09 18:30 - 21:00
presented by Rhapsody Dance Project

Rhapsody Dance Project is a developing local artistic project aimed to provide an opportunity to experienced young adult dancers to explore movement and expression through dance. Our goal is to help dancers who are not affiliated with professional programs to collaborate with peers and participate in the creative process to choreograph, rehearse and perform their own pieces. While we have performed before as guest artists, we are very excited to present our first ever full-length performance this summer. Please join us for an evening of original choreography done by 16 wonderful artists from across the KW region in Rhapsody Dance Project’s inaugural showcase ‘Ebullience’.

Tickets:

$15 General Admission

Tickets available at the door or buy online starting June 19.

East meets West in serenades of dreams تلاقی شرق و غرب در ترنم رویاها
2023-06-24 19:00 - 20:30
Presented by Delojan Choir

A captivating repertoire of songs that beautifully combine well-known western melodies with celebrated Persian poems centered around love, joy, justice, freedom and other humanistic dreams.

Delojan is a Persian community choir consisting of 20 talented members, showcasing their harmonious voices in four-part arrangements.

Tickets: $15

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CANCELLED - Annette Haas - Tribute to Loretta Lynn
2023-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT WILL BE REBOOKED AT A LATER DATE.

Tickets: $40Available at the door or online

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PRECARIOUS
2023-06-16 19:30 - 21:30
An Evening of Contemporary Dance

Live at The Registry Theatre

Precarious is Dust and Soul Dance Projects’ second annual original contemporary dance performance for the Region of Waterloo. This evening of dance will feature four world premieres by award winning choreographers Allison Cummings, Aria Evans, Nickeshia Garrick and Karen Kaeja. Each work embodies the artistic vision of these powerful femme artists. These works will take the viewer on a journey, from the artists’ perspective on death and dying, and the struggle to find peace and balance, to the pressure and joy of motherhood and the celebration of femme resilience.

For more information please call 416 786-5270 or email tarabutlerdance@gmail.com.

Tickets: $20

ANATOMY OF THE RECOVERING BRAIN
2023-06-11 14:00
Anatomy of the Recovering Brain is an extended single-movement composition by Frank Horvat for bass clarinet, instrumental cameos, and fixed electronics focussed on bringing awareness to the invisible mental health impacts and struggles of having a brain injury. This piece is inspired by the story of bass clarinetist Kathryn Ladano and her recovery journey. The work brings together many voices of brain injury survivors who describe their challenges and successes in overcoming the prolonged debilitating hardships of their brain injuries.

All proceeds from this event will benefit NUMUS, Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington, and the Ontario Brain Injury Association.

Tickets: $50

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The Next Episode
2023-06-08 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by Growing in the Arts

Join us for our Year-End Theatre Recital.

Tickets:

$20 Adult$15 Youth

Tickets available at the door or via email at gita.tickets@gmail.com.

Different is Good - The Musical!
2023-06-06 19:00
Presented by Carousel Theatre Company

Come join the Carousel Theatre Company for our newest production which follow the journey of a penguin. The dancing, music, dramatics and humour are sure to delight the audience in this brand new performance, created, written and arranged by the company members.

Tickets: $15

Purchase tickets at the door, or call Carousel at 519-746-8877Or purchase from a CTC member.

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COUNTERSTASIS TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATHRYN LADANO
2023-06-04 20:00 - 22:00
Part of the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

Counterstasis is a collaborative improvisation trio formed in 2016, featuring Glen Hall (woodwinds, electroacoustics), Bill Gilliam (piano, prepared piano) and Joe Sorbara (drums, percussion). We work to counter stasis, to foster change, to create a music in which our individual voices can be refracted through the sounds of our co-conspirators.

Our spontaneously composed explorations of gestures and sonorities are connected to new chamber music, free jazz, sound art, experimental, and other creative music traditions. Counterstasis draws on a wide variety of traditional and extended techniques and employs both conventional and bent approaches to melodicism, groove, and chromatic harmony.

In 2019, we released our inaugural CD “Counterstasis – Refracted Voices”, produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council. Our music has been featured by All That Jazz, Electric Sense, One Man’s Jazz radio and Dispersion Lab. As a trio and collaborating with other improvising musicians, we have performed at venues in Toronto and Montreal including shows with guest improvisors such as clarinetist Lori Freedman and vocalist Christine Duncan.

Dr. Kathryn Ladano has established herself as one of Canada’s foremost bass clarinetists. As a specialist of contemporary music and free improvisation, Ladano is a dynamic soloist and in-demand collaborator. She is currently the Artistic Director of NUMUS concerts, the Director of ICE (Improvisation Concerts Ensemble) and instructor of improvisation at Wilfrid Laurier University. Kathryn has released two solo albums, “Open” (2010) and “Masked” (2019).

Tickets:

$25 General Admission$5 with Valid Student ID

Available at the door or in advance at openears.ca

MELODY MCKIVER
2023-06-03 20:00 - 22:00
Part of the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

Melody McKiver is a electro-violist and composer based in Treaty #1, Winnipeg Manitoba. They are an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Music in the Desaultels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba, and a member of Obishikokaang First Nation in neighbouring Treaty #3. Quoted by the CBC as “the Anishinaabe musician changing the way we think about the viola.” Melody will bring their unique sounds to the Open Ears stage in an evening of original material.

Tickets:

$25 General Admission$5 with Valid Student ID

Available at the door or in advance at openears.ca

MEDUSA
2023-06-03 13:00 - 15:00
Part of the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

Medusa is a unique chamber-folk quartet that blends the Western string quartet (violin, viola and cello), with Polish knee fiddles, Greek lira, and Swedish Nyckelharpa. We intertwine the sounds of Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, Celtic, and Eastern European music to create something entirely new. The instruments we play on are incredibly rare around the world. There is no other string band in existence with this highly unusual combination of instruments or with such a wide range of repertoire. Made up of musicians both classically trained and immersed in traditional music from different cultures, Medusa brings you an experience like no other. Medusa made its debut at the Small World Music Festival in 2020, and has since been enthralling and delighting audiences at the BLOK Eastern European Festival (Toronto), the 4elements Living Arts Festival (Manitoulin Island), the Hidden Kingdom Festival (livestream from Bhutan), and the TSO 100th Anniversary Open House at Roy Thomson Hall, among others. Medusa EP is coming out this spring.

Tickets:

$25 General Admission$5 with Valid Student ID

Available at the door or in advance at openears.ca

YANG CHEN AND GUESTS PRESENTS
2023-06-02 19:00 - 22:00
Part of the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

longing for _, the debut album of Toronto-based percussionist Yang Chen manages to do the unthinakable: showcase their audacious eclecticism, sharp curatorial sensibility, and exceptional skill all at the same time. As such, Chen is right at home on the celebrated cross-border imprint People Places Records, a label known for embracing young, vibrant artists operating loosely within the bounds of contemporary composition. longing for _ includes collaborations with one of People Places’ head honchos, guitarist-composer Andrew Noseworthy alongside other respected (and largely emerging) talent such as Yaz Lancaster, Connie Li, Jason Doell, Sara Constant, Sarian Sankoh, Stephanie Orlando and Charles Lutvak. On it, Chen performs on everything from bicycle to steel pan evoking styles that span elegiac R&B to full-on electroacoustic abstraction.

Tickets:

$25 General Admission$5 with Valid Student ID

Available at the door or in advance at openears.ca

PORTAL DANCE PRESENTS: THE RETURNED
2023-06-01 20:00 - 22:00
Part of the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

Featuring music by Ben Grossman and Jeff Bird, The Returned is a new contemporary dance work that seeks to understand the time and place in which we currently live, as well as the time that came before. Portal Dance dancers uncover these “fossil memories” by exploring shades of memory, forms of recovery, cellular history, individual body maps and what haunts us as humans. The Returned is curious about the cyclical nature of time and how what we see & know to be true in this moment is perhaps merely a frame within a revolving timeline that weaves but ultimately circles synthesizing us to returning atoms, molecules of memories…

Tickets:

$25 General Admission$5 with Valid Student ID

Available at the door or in advance at openears.ca

Onion Honey Album Release Concert
2023-05-27 19:30
Kitchener’s favourite local old-time folk band are excited to release their new original album, Foul Weather Friends! They’ll be performing the songs from the album as well as gospel singalongs, classic country and old-time covers, and vintage Onion Honey favourites.

Masks highly encouraged!

$20 with album included or PWYC

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Live from The Registry! It's Saturday Morning!
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
Do you love Working Moms, Baroness Von Sketch and Kids in the Hall?

Do you want to explore script writing with other funny people, like we do?

Then put on your big funny pants (not really), wait…yes please wear pants, all the pants! And join us!

Playground: Comedy Collective Edition!

When: Saturday May 27th, 2023 10am – 12pm

Where: The Registry Theatre (122 Frederick Street Kitchener)

In this newly envisioned relaunch of Playground we are focusing on the craft of writing comedy scripts. Our goal is to create a safe space to be creative with like-minded, comedy obsessed people and get the feel for what a writers room is like, how to write collectively and make funny happen!

Wanna laugh your pants off? (seriously keep them on!)

Email us at : canadiancomedycollective@gmail.com

Please connect with us by: Sunday May 14th, 2023 (as space is limited)

THE BEGGARS BANQUET: A Rolling Stones Songbook
2023-05-25 20:00
Celebrate, dance, and enjoy! – The Music of The Rolling Stones with the band, The Beggars Banquet, and special guests at the Registry Theatre! The Beggars Banquet blokes are tuned up and ready to get “Right back at it!” The Beggars Banquet is one of the best Rolling Stones Revues around – as their audiences have said over the years, “Close your eyes, and you can’t tell the difference.” The front line of this powerfully accurate revue consists of bandleader and world-renowned guitar player – Mike ‘Mudfoot’ McDonald, as KEEF “Keith Richards.” Beggars Banquet’s lead vocalist is one of North America’s premier interpreters of the vocal styling of legendary Mick Jagger. He has earned a solid reputation as a singer and performer. He has entertained thousands on countless stages for nearly 35 years and has devoted himself exclusively to portraying the legendary Rolling Stones frontman. Channelling the complete essence of the Rolling Stones Frontman – Glenn Pelletier, as your “Mick Jagger.”

Doors open at 7PM

19+ this event is licensed.

Tickets: $28.25

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Over The Moon’s Chinook Waltz Tour
2023-05-24 19:30 - 22:00
Presented by Over The Moon

Alberta’s JUNO nominated roots/swing duo “Over The Moon” are totally immersed in real cowboy country. Their music is a wild ride from 40’s western swing and Appalachian old time, to cowboy blues, all featuring their meant-to-be vocals and multiple acoustic instruments. Simple and sweet, their music speaks of the Canadian west.

They will be joined by Paul Chapman on acoustic guitar, Burke Caroll on pedal steel and dobro and Rob Asselstien on piano and accordion. Also opening the show will be Kitchener’s own Paul Schultz!

Doors open: 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 + GST

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MISCHIEF THEATRE
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by Growing in the Arts

A determined group of actors must battle against technical gaffes, forgotten lines, and sabotaging scenery in a quest to arrive all in one piece at the final curtain call.

May 18 + 19, 7PM

Tickets

Adult $20, Youth $15 (Appropriate for grade 4 and up)

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GALLERY PLAYERS OF NIAGARA
2023-05-14 15:00 - 17:30
Transformations

Classics at The Registry

Orchestral music transformed for five. Daniel Warren arranges Piazzolla’s Street Tango, and Franz Lehar’s Lippen Schweigen. Trevor Wagler reimagines Haydn’s The Clock, and Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915.

Julie Baumgartel violin, Margaret Jordan-Gay cello, James Mason oboe, Peter Shackleton clarinet, Anna Ronai piano. Special guest soprano Maria Vetere.

Ticketing Info for Classics at The Registry:

$30 General Admission

$25 Seniors

12 and under get in free!

Series Passes

$100 Regular 4-Concert Series Pass

$80 Senior 4-Concert Series Pass

Call 519-578-1570 or Buy Tickets Online

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Joe Crookston
2023-05-13 20:00 - 22:00
Folk Night at The Registry

Joe played his first Canadian show at The Registry in 2014, and has become a Folk Night favourite. A multi-instrumentalist, superb songwriter, painter, and tour leader, Joe’s appreciation has spread worldwide. A perfect performer to cap off our 15th season.

Tickets:

$30 At the Door$25 In Advance
