Capitol Theatre – Season Rollout
The Season Rollout celebrates the magic of theatre with a week of original events, inspired by the season’s productions. From family-friendly adventures to indulgent evenings of music, and pie (of course), there’s something for everyone to enjoy, all in support of live theatre. The week wraps up with a Gala celebration, featuring a performance by the pride of Lakefield, Ontario – Royal Wood – plus a live auction, and special surprises.
Welcome to Capitol Theatre’s 2025 Season Rollout, where we celebrate the magic of theatre with a week of exciting events, unforgettable experiences, and community connection! This year, we’re pulling out all the stops with immersive, themed gatherings inspired by our upcoming productions—bringing food, fun, and festivity to every corner of Port Hope. From family-friendly adventures to indulgent evenings of music, cocktails, and pie (yes, pie!), there’s something for everyone to enjoy while supporting live theatre.
Join us as we count down to our biggest season ever, with 11 incredible productions taking the stage in 2025. Your participation helps bring these stories to life, supporting the Capitol Theatre’s mission to create world-class, professional theatre right here in Port Hope. Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement!
Alice in Wonderland’s Magical Tea Party
Capitol Theatre
April 21: 1 – 4pm
Tickets: PWYC
Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Bad Hats Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland to the Capitol stage. At this interactive family-friendly event, attendees will have a chance to fall down the rabbit hole with a series of Alice-themed activities, including crafts, storytelling, music, and more!
Sponsored by Furby House Books and Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery.
Sugar, Butter, Flour: A Port Hope Pie Crawl
Various Locations, ending at Ganaraska Brewing Company
April 22: 6 – 9pm
Tickets: $40
Celebrate all that’s sweet with our Waitress-themed twist on a pub crawl. We’ll have the chance to taste sweet selections from various Port Hope institutions, each with their own take on the pies that define our upcoming Mainstage production. It all finishes at the Ganaraska Brewing Company with a Pie Social, where you’ll have the chance to throw pie in a few faces, participate in pie-tactular games, buy some local pie, and share in all the sugar, butter, and flour that makes our town sweet!
Sponsored by Ganaraska Brewing Company.
Cocktails & Curlers at the Studio
Studio 100
April 23: 6 – 9pm
Tickets: $50
This event promises to serve up some southern comfort and conversation as we host a cocktail reception in one of Port Hope’s most beloved salons. Enjoy themed cocktails, mingle with friends, and maybe even get an 80s-style glamour shot–all in celebration of our upcoming production of Steel Magnolias.
Sponsored by Studio 100.
Hashbrowns & Harmonies
Port Hope Diner
April 24: 6 – 9pm
Tickets: $25
Share in some amazing live music from today’s top Indigenous artists in an intimate setting while you enjoy breakfast for dinner. It’s all served up hot in celebration of the world premiere of Rez Gas, a new Indigenous musical written by Cale Crowe and Genevieve Adam, that closes our summer season. This evening promises to be an up-close-and-personal opportunity to catch some incredible live music–with a side of syrup!
Sponsored by Port Hope Diner.
Featuring Royal Wood | April 26
Our annual Red Carpet Gala returns in 2025–and we’ve got lots to celebrate!
Join us first for a building-wide cocktail reception, celebrating the 11 productions of our largest season ever. Then we’ll gather in the Rod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki Atmospheric Theatre to hear the pride of Lakefield–Royal Wood–as he performs live on stage!
With a live auction, our dynamic host Layne, and some special surprises, it’s the event of the spring. Pull out the glitz and glamour to celebrate the season ahead with the Capitol!
