If you’re searching for the perfect gift, experiences often mean more than material things. A night at the theatre is one of those special gifts that lingers in memory long after the curtain falls. Whether it’s a grand musical, a…

In an era where streaming services dominate the entertainment landscape, it’s tempting to stay home and watch a play or musical online. But no screen can replicate the magic of live theatre. From the energy of the performers to the…

Hamilton, Ontario is home to a thriving arts scene, and Theatre Aquarius continues to be a cornerstone for live performance in the Hamilton region. In 2026, the theatre company is set to dazzle audiences with a lineup that blends nostalgia,…

Drama classes are more than just acting exercises—they are engaging, experiential learning opportunities that help individuals, especially children and young people, develop essential life skills. Through role-playing, storytelling, movement, and collaboration, participants gain confidence, creativity, and communication skills that extend…

Attending a live theatre performance for the first time can be an exciting and memorable experience. From the energy of the actors on stage to the shared reactions of the audience, theatre offers something truly special. If you’re new to…

At Theatre Aquarius, we’re proud to bring audiences a world-premiere musical event. It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken is an emotionally resonant new musical—an unforgettable story brought to life on our Hamilton stage. This is more than a…

FOR RELEASE JUNE 1, 2023 Funding Commitments Totalling $1 Million Secured HAMILTON, June 1, 2023 – Theatre Aquarius is proud to announce the launch of the National Centre for New Musicals (NCNM). NCNM will play a pivotal role in nurturing, developing, and advancing…

Attending a theatre show is a memorable experience that brings stories to life through acting, music, and emotion. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, there are ways to make your night at the theatre even more enjoyable. From…

Hamilton, ON September 16, 2023 — Playwright Norm Foster returns to Theatre Aquarius with a buddy comedy about living the golden years to their fullest! Meet Barry, a retired dentist who spends his time at Gateway Gardens Senior’s Residence taking…

Hamilton, ON October 16, 2023 — Canadian actor Jake Epstein, also known as “that guy from Degrassi,” brings some “Razzle Dazzle” and other showtunes to his musical memoir Boy Falls From The Sky, playing at Theatre Aquarius from October 25…

https://vimeo.com/876059138?share=copy Emily Vukovic was in Hamilton checking out four spots that are part of the Hamilton, International Village BIA. Theatre Aquarius was her first stop, which just got a new Pride crosswalk in front, to let everyone know they are…

Hamilton’s a pretty happening town. Contrary to the beliefs of some elected officials in Toronto, the city’s not just an annex for Torontonians priced out of the TO housing market. Hamilton’s a worthy destination all its own, with some of the…

HAMILTON, ON. September 18, 2023. Today, Theatre Aquarius unveiled the anchor funders for the National Centre for New Musicals (NCNM) with an afternoon event attended by industry leaders, artists, agents, producers and directors as well as local community members and…

Tom Wilson’s identity crisis began in earnest at the age of 4, when his mother looked him square in the eye and told him “There are secrets I know about you that I’ll take to my grave.” What she meant,…

Hamilton, ON – After a nationwide search, the National Centre for New Musicals (NCNM) at Theatre Aquarius is pleased to announce the selections for 2024/2025. NCNM launched its first request for submissions in the fall of 2023 and received over…

Hamilton, ON – On Tuesday March 5, the team at Theatre Aquarius will celebrate the $100,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to improve the technological infrastructure at Theatre…

HAMILTON, ON — Artistic Director Mary Francis Moore and Executive Director Kelly Straughan announced Theatre Aquarius’ 2024/2025 season to an enthusiastic crowd at the first preview performance of Shirley Valentine on Wednesday evening. “We’ve come to play in our 51st…

Hamilton, ON. January 8, 2024 — The smash-hit Crow’s Theatre production of Uncle Vanya opens at Theatre Aquarius on January 12, 2024, and runs until January 27, 2024. The spellbinding new adaptation by Liisa Repo-Martell, and directed by Crow’s Theatre Artistic Director…

  Hamilton, ON. November 3, 2023 — Get ready to find your joy with the much-anticipated return of the holiday family event, Pollyanna The Musical.  With Book and Lyrics by Hamilton’s own Steven Gallagher, Music by Linda Barnett, and directed…

Here and in a series of digital diaries, HAMILTON CITY Magazine lifts the curtain on bringing the world premiere of Pollyanna The Musical to the stage at Theatre Aquarius. They are getting unprecedented access to the creative team, cast and…