The Anvil Theatre has recently revealed the line up for its 2025/2026 Anvil Theatre Presents series. With six performances between October 2025 and April 2026, the season is a celebration of artistic excellence with performers at the height of their craft showcasing their art at its purest form.
The Anvil Theatre Presents series includes:
Unforgettable with Terell Edwards Quartet
October 18, 2025
Step back in time on a music-filled evening celebrating the iconic sounds of Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and more. Terrell Edwards brings these legendary jazz and soul artists back to life with his soulful, seductive voice and clever new renditions of classic American standards.
The Search Party Production of Dance Nation by Clare Barron
November 13-23, 2025
In Clare Barron’s raucous and hilarious play, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at the Boogie Down Grand Prix. What does it take to win? And what are they willing to sacrifice to become victorious?
John Reischman and the Jaybirds
December 7, 2025
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. The Jaybirds are happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.
Ventastic: Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism
January 31, 2026
An extraordinarily talented ventriloquist, comedian and master showman, Michael Harrison combines his many talents into this laugh-out-loud, one-man tour de force. Watch your family and friends get puppeted on stage as he turns ventriloquism upside-down with one-of-a-kind routines.
Michael Van Den Bos’ You’re the Top!
February 14, 2026
Classic film scholar Michael van den Bos presents a special presentation featuring Cole Porter song performances from classic movies projected on the big screen, interwoven with Porter songs performed live by jazz vocalist, Laura Crema.
Just the 2 of Us
April 11, 2026
Born on opposite sides of the world and decades, two vocal powerhouses, award-winning Canadian chanteuse Joëlle Rabu and Nigerian-born rising star Buwa join forces in a new show. Just the 2 of Us is a celebration of their favourite music spanning six decades and a half a dozen genres, showcasing the enduring power of music that transcends borders and generations.
Tickets for the Anvil Theatre Presents series are on sale now, save $10 with early bird prices until September 15 at anviltheatre.ca