BLACK HOLE THEATRE
COMPANY
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Black Hole Theatre Company
presents three main stage
productions and five smaller-scale
noon-hour shows performing works
by emerging and established
playwrights. University of Manitoba
theatre program students act, direct
and participate in the plays, while
backstage students set the stage, cue
the lights and run the show.
Season: November, January and
March
210 Dysart Road, University
of Manitoba Main Campus –
Fort Garry
Tel: 204.474.6880
Email: publicity@bhtc.ca
www.bhtc.ca
CANADA'S ROYAL
WINNIPEG BALLET (RWB)
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Canada's oldest ballet company and
the longest continuously operating
ballet company in North America
is world renowned for its artistic
excellence and innovative new works.
Versatility, technical excellence and a
captivating style are the trademarks
of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet,
qualities that have garnered both
critical and audience acclaim.
The repertoire of Canada's Royal
Winnipeg Ballet embraces a
wide array of dance styles, which
include classical story ballets and
an intriguing collection of shorter
dances. The RWB achieves a fine
balance between the classical
traditions of Europe and the boldness
of contemporary ballet, which in turn
has produced a unique style.
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet's
78th Season showcases such
well-loved classics as The Sleeping
Beauty (February 28–March 4),
Carmina Burana, and Serenade
(May 2–6).
Season: October to May
Centennial Concert Hall –
Exchange District
Tel: 204.956.0183
Email: customerservice@rwb.org
www.rwb.org
CELEBRATIONS
DINNER THEATRE
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Celebrations Dinner Theatre takes
on the best in pop culture, crafting
parodies of popular television shows,
movies and music. Three-act shows
are performed during a progressive
four-course dinner that is served by
the cast and supporting characters.
Year-round seating times: Wednesday
to Saturday 6:15 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.
1824 Pembina Highway,
Canad Inns Fort Garry – Fort Garry
Tel: 204.982.8282 | 1.877.823.8282
Email: infowinnipeg@celebrations.ca
www.celebrations.ca
LE CERCLE MOLIÈRE
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Founded in 1925, it is the longest-
running theatre company in North
America and is dedicated to
promoting French language theatre
in Manitoba. It offers a wide range
of styles and themes en français with
English synopses available for all
plays and English subtitles for select
performances.
Season: October to April
340 Provencher Boulevard –
St. Boniface
Email: info@cerclemoliere.com
www.cerclemoliere.com
FLIPSIDE OPERA
Flipside Opera is an independent
opera company that offers a new
perspective on classical music that
captivates the modern audience and
provides performance opportunities
for Manitoban artists.
34 Larchwood Place –
Norwood Flats
Tel: 204.955.7464
Email: flipsideopera@gmail.com
www.flipsideopera.com
The Nutcracker: Vince Pahkala Photo Courtesy of Celebrations Dinner Theatre
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