Globe Theatre News

From beloved family favourites to Shakespeare to a world premiere, Globe Theatre’s 2014-15 season has something for every theatre goer. The season was unveiled on Tuesday night in an event that featured champagne, fine dining and theatrical presentations. “One of the biggest challenges in putting together any season is achieving a balance in programming,” said Ruth Smillie, Globe Theatre Artistic Director and CEO. “Some years score higher than others in my estimation, but I am delighted...

Based on the reactions we've received through social media during our 2014-15 season launch, it's safe to say many people are already adding these shows to their calendars. Check out some comments below and like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to join in on the conversation.

Check out the top images from our 2014-15 Season Launch! Click here to view the photos.

In the following video, Colby Richardson and Jonah McFadzean talk about their upcoming Shumiatcher Sandbox Series production Alexander Abrams' Magical Space Boots. The two-day special events runs Feb. 28 and March 1 and tickets are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets To view the video, visit http://globetheatrelive.com/plays/13-14-shumiatcher-sandbox/alexander-abrams-magical-space-boots and click on the "Videos" tab.

Audiences are having fun on the farm with Wingfield Lost and Found! They have been doubled over in laughter at the hilarity of the play and in awe of Rod Beattie's ability to play so many characters. Here are some comments we've received through social media about the show. To share your insights, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. THE SHOW ENDS MARCH 2 and the best seats at the best prices are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. For...

On Friday, Rod Beattie stopped by CKRM for an interview and had the chance to pose with the Grey Cup! To listen to the clip, visit http://globetheatrelive.com/plays/13-14-main-stage/wingfield-lost-and-found, scroll down and click the "extras" tab. The show runs until March 2 at the Globe and the best seats at the best prices are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. For information on parking, visit http://globetheatrelive.com/about-us/parking. Like us...

Canada won an Olympic gold medal in women's curling today. In honour, we look back at our curling production The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon from our 2011 I 12 Main Stage season. All photos by Kiriako Iatridis. Lee Boyes, Duncan Fisher, Mark Claxton, Joey Tremblay Mark Claxton, Duncan Fisher Neil Foster, Cavan Cunningham, Jerry Franken, Christopher Hunt Rylan Wilkie, Jerry...

Rod Beattie, star of Wingfield Lost and Found, recently spoke to Alex J. MacPherson of Verb about the show. Check out an excerpt of the article below: Wingfield Lost and Found is the seventh play in a series that has been running for almost thirty years. Conceived, developed, and produced by actor Rod Beattie, writer Dan Needles, and director Douglas Beattie, the Wingfield one-man play chronicles the adventures of Walt Wingfield, a stockbrocker who gives up his life in the city for the...

Globe Theatre is seeking accommodations for artists involved in our upcoming production of Man of La Mancha. If you are looking for a house sitter, have a vacant basement suite or just an extra room in your house between March 24th and May 12th, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Dawn Bergstrom at dawnb@globetheatrelive.com or 306-924-2835 for more information.

Joe Couture of the Regina Leader_Post recently reviewed Wingfield Lost and Found. Check out an excerpt of his article below: The latest instalment in the long-running Wingfield series of one-man plays, on the main stage at Regina's Globe Theatre this month, continues with the brand's tradition of true storytelling. made possible by the sheer talent of actor Rod Beattie. The seventh play in the series that began three decades ago, Wingfield Lost and Found features many of the characters...

On August 4, 2013, Walt Wingfield passed another milestone in his remarkable career. That day’s matinee performance of Letter From Wingfield Farm at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia, was Rod Beattie’s 4,500th performance of a Wingfield play in a little under 30 years. From the Orange Hall in Rosemont, Ontario (August, 1984) to Victoria (August, 2013) with opening nights in 1985 (Letter From Wingfield Farm) in 1987 (Wingfield’s Progress) in 1990 (Wingfield’s Folly) in 1997...

As you enjoy Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17, you can stop in to Globe Theatre to stock up on tickets. The Globe's box office is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy the festivities!

The character of Walt Wingfield is a theatrical kindred spirit for many of us grown-ups who long to shuck the daily grind of our city lives for the ‘less stressful’ life of the farmer. Since the premiere of the first production of the Wingfield series, Letter from Wingfield Farm, in 1984, the hapless big-city stockbroker turned gentleman farmer, Walt Wingfield has endeared himself to audiences across North America. For us urban folk who have idyllic notions about the simpler, gentler life of...

Soon, Globe Theatre will be experiencing a corporate takeover. Discarding their suits and ties, Regina business men and women will be putting on their acting shoes and taking part in Globe Theatre School’s new Corporate Improv program. The program will enhance an organization’s ability to work effectively as a team and confidently communicate with clients. “The Corporate Improv Program is an exciting new offering from Globe Theatre. It began in a conversation with Ruth Smillie where we...

As recent market research shows, Regina understands the importance of Globe Theatre. A key finding from the research, conducted by Insightrix, was that 74% of patrons believe the Globe is an “extremely important” part of Regina. That number is encouraging, but certainly not a surprise. In Prairie Dog’s 2013 Best of Regina issue, the Globe’s production The Wizard of Oz was named Regina’s top play and several other Globe shows were in contention. Not a day goes by without the theatre...

Position: Director of Production Years with Globe Theatre: Almost 1 year Tell us about your history at the Globe. My history with Globe Theatre goes way back to March 2013. I started just as Pride and Prejudice was opening and, while you would think starting a new job ¾ the way through a season would be stressful, I found it to be a tremendous help as plans were already in place so I could focus on the specifics of the remaining shows and educate myself on the practices of the Globe. I...

In a recent interview with the Regina Leader-Post, Wingfield Lost and Found star Rod Beattie said the seventh installment in the popular Wingfield Chronicles is "generally regarded by the Wingfield fans as one of the best." The show runs from Feb. 12-March 2 at the Globe and  the best seats at the best prices are available at  http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. For information on parking, visit http://globetheatrelive.com/about-us/parking. Here's an excerpt of the article: By...

What do you get when you take two pianos and two piano players? 2 Pianos 4 Hands! The smash hit comes to the Globe from June 5-15 but we're giving you a sneak peek now! To view the promotional video, visit www.globetheatrelive.com/plays/special-events/2-pianos-4-hands, scroll down and click the "Videos" tab.

Over the weekend, our Main Stage production, Becky's New Car, and our Shumiatcher Sandbox Series show, Conrad-Roy: Daffily Ever After, closed. Congratulations to the casts and crews on an amazing run!  To view photos from Becky's New Car, visit https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152030898613224&id=33881883223&stream_ref=10 To view photos from Conrad-Roy https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152031220843224&id=33881883223&stream_ref=10,...

Longtime Globe Theatre fan Marie Schultz recently spoke with QC magazine about her passion for the theatre. Below is an excerpt and a link to the full article: By Rikkeal Bohmann, Leader-Post Globe Theatre has been located in the historic Prince Edward Building on Scarth Street since 1980. Globe has been a large part of Marie Schultz’s Christmas for a long time. For 12 years, she and her family have been attending a Globe production every Christmas season. Q: How did you start coming to...

Audiences who have seen Becky's New Car at the Globe are enjoying the ride! Below, check out some of the social media comments we've been receiving. If you'd like to share your feedback, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Becky's New Car runs until Feb. 9 and the best seats at the best prices are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. For information on parking,...

In Becky's New Car, Neil Foster's character, Steve, is going through a hard time, but the humour that comes out of his character gives you no choice but to laugh. It is a fitting role for Neil, who is always making the cast and crew double over in laughter. Neil Foster | Steve Globe Theatre: Grace, A Man For All Seasons, Twelfth Night, The Clean House, Death And The Maiden, The Black Bonspiel Of Willie McCrimmon. Other Theatre: War Horse, The Sound of Music (Mirvish Productions); For This...

Pull up your britches, saddle up and prepare to mosey on back to Wingfield Farm for a barrel full of laughs. Walt Wingfield returns to Globe Theatre in Wingfield Lost and Found, the seventh chapter in the award-winning series that the Ottawa Citizen says is a must-see: "If you've never really enjoyed one person shows, this is the one to change your mind." The show runs from Feb. 12 - March 2. In Wingfield Lost and Found, the fourth production of the Globe’s 2013 | 14 Main Stage season, the...

Allan Morgan says his character in Becky's New Car, Walter Flood, is an extravagant millionaire with heart. Check out this video interview and show footage. To view the video, visit http://globetheatrelive.com/plays/13-14-main-stage/beckys-new-car and click on the "Videos" tab. Becky's New Car runs until Feb. 9 and the best seats at the best prices are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. For information on parking,...

Tonight is the premiere of the latest Globe Theatre Shumiatcher Sandbox Series production, Conrad-Roy: Daffily Ever After! Come witness the story of Conrad-Roy, who wants nothing more than to be an actor despite coming from a family opposed to it. But "with great hay bales comes great big cows” and sometimes you have to follow your dreams. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available at http://globetheatrelive.com/box-office/tickets. The show runs until Feb. 8. Parking information...