2025 season at Tweed’s Marble Arts Centre (Actinolite) and Bancroft Village Playhouse
Hastings County’s premiere professional theatre company, Tweed & Company Theatre, is delighted to officially announce their lineup of major 2025 season productions. This thriving local theatre has grown substantially over the past 15 years, particularly since assuming operations of 3 venues in 2022, and these upcoming shows will once again take the organization to new heights. Hastings County, get ready for a whole other level of professional theatre, right in your backyard! The 2025 season, aptly themed Just Imagine, invites audiences of all ages to think
outside of the box, get inspired, and embrace wonder.
Alice In Wonderland
The theatre magic begins in July when the company will host Bad Hats Theatre’s six-time Dora Award-winning production of Alice in Wonderland. This massive family musical has broken box
office records in Toronto time and again, and now the show is going on tour! It’s a contemporary spin on the classic tale that will delight all audience members. See Alice and the crazy characters of wonderland like never before…the show features an original score, inventive staging, and a cast of Canada’s top talent. Bad Hats Theatre is one of the country’s most celebrated up-and-coming companies that’s dedicated to making theatre that can be enjoyed by all ages. See it at the Marble Arts Centre from July 2nd to 5th, then at the Bancroft Village Playhouse from July 9th to 20th, 2025.
Jersey Boys
Then, this summer, get ready for one of the world’s favourite musicals, Tony and Grammy Award-winning blockbuster, Jersey Boys. The captivating true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this show is filled with audience favourites like “Who Loves You,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and so many more. See why everybody loves this show and find out how a group of troublesome blue-collar boys from New Jersey became one of the most successful bands in music history! This production will be directed and choreographed by
renowned Canadian director Julie Tomaino (Thousand Islands Playhouse, Musical Stage Company, The Grand Theatre, Theatre Calgary and many more)! Playing at the Marble Arts Centre from August 6th to 10th and at the Bancroft Village Playhouse from August 13th to 24th, 2025.
The Rocky Horror Show
Then this fall…let’s do the TIME WARP again when Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show officially heads to Hastings County for the spooky season! Tweed & Co is beyond thrilled to bring this cult classic to life. Sweethearts Brad and Janet are stuck with a flat tire, and stumble across the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Their innocence is quickly lost as they meet a gaggle of wild characters. This deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is tons of fun for adults and packed with all your favourite songs! It will be directed by long-time Tweed & Co artistic producer Rebecca Ballarin and Tweed & Co favourite James King. Playing at the Bancroft Village Playhouse from October 22nd to 26th, then at the Marble Arts Centre from October 29th
to November 1st, 2025.
Hook: A New Family Musical!
Just in time for the holiday season, catch Hook: A New Family Musical! In the grand British pantomime tradition, audiences can cheer for the hero and boo the villain. Experience the timeless tale of Peter Pan as it focuses on the anti-hero, Captain Hook! With flashy musical numbers, outrageous costumes, comedy, magic, mayhem, and tons of audience participation…join us for the holiday family event of the year! Playing at the Marble Arts Centre from December 3rd to 6th and at the Bancroft Village Playhouse from December 10th to 20th, 2025.
For Tickets: www.tweedandcompany.com