Theatre Aquarius Gala 2025
Jun 11, 2025 to Jun 11, 2025
Mainstage & Lobby
A Fully Completely & Fabulously Canadian Musical Theatre Celebration
TICKETS – $350TABLE OF 10 – $3000
(Charitable receipt portion provided)
For more information, including tickets, tables and sponsorship opportunities, contact Suzanne Lanthier – slanthier@theatreaquarius.org
Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 PM
Theatre Aquarius190 King William St, Hamilton
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2 bottles of Veuve Clicquot at your table.First served throughout the evening. Special gift bags for every person at your table.
Fish ‘N Chips ‘N Chat with Alan Doyle & Bob Foster
You’ll take in the Canadian musical Tell Tale Harbour in Toronto at the Royal Alexandra Theatre – starring Alan Doyle with Music Direction by Bob Foster.After the show, over drinks and dinner, you’ll meet up with Alan and Bob to chat about show, their careers and all things music and musical theatre.
Restrictions: This package is for 2 guests and must be on a Sunday Matinee during the run on a date to be mutually agreed upon.
Show run (September 23 to November 2, 2025)
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Alan Doyle, Bob Foster and Theatre Aquarius
The Hip Ultimate Fan Package
It is indeed a ‘Good Life’ when you take home this ultimate fan package featuring:
4 passes to attend the August workshop presentation (August 23, Toronto).
4 invitations to attend first day of rehearsal read-through
4 passes to Cast Welcome Party (date TBD)
4 tickets to Opening Night at Theatre Aquarius (May 1, 2026)
Autographed script and show poster
Official Merchandise from The Tragically Hip
Donated by: The Tragically Hip & Theatre Aquarius
Jayne Eastwood Original Painting
You know her, you love her, and you get to take a piece of her home with you!
The incomparable Jayne Eastwood – award-winning actor and comedienne (and accomplished artist) is donating one of her original paintings, going home with the highest bidder!
Donated by: Jayne Eastwood
VIP Parking for a Year
Imagine … no more jostling for a spot.
No more fighting with the ticket machine.No more yellow tickets on your windshield!
For a period of 1 year, you will access to on-site parking at the theatre for 1 car.
Value: PricelessDonated by: Theatre Aquarius
PEI Paradise
A week’s stay at Big Point Farm during Summer of 2026.
Oceanfront cottage with your own red sand beach. 40 minutes from Charlottetown airport or 10 minutes from Ferry drop from NS.
Situated on 10 acres of land, surrounded by farmland, wild bird habitats and water.
Accommodations for up to 12 people.
Full use of the house and all its amenities – kayaking, paddle-boarding, biking.
Charlottetown is a short drive up Transcanada with wineries, farm stands, lighthouses and lots of other attractions close by.
Donated by: Mel Athulathmudali, Philip Lowry and Stuart
STARRING ….. YOU!
A specially curated walk-on role experience for you during the run of Murder on The Orient Express.
Costume designer, Brandon Kleiman and Head of Wardrobe Sonia Lewis will get you fitted from top to tail.
You’ll participate on-stage in this stunning production directed by Mary Francis Moore.
This non-speaking role will come with 8 tickets for your friends and family to watch you in action, with access to our Directors Lounge for complimentary bar and refreshmetns.
You’ll meet the cast and backstage crew and enjoy this unique opportunity to see (and be seen) in this highly anticipated show next season.
And … a bow at curtain call!
A De-Lovely Day in Niagara!
A dinner for 4 with wine tastings at Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery, 4 tickets to see Anything Goes at the Shaw Festival.
Limo service for the day – no driving, no parking, no worries!
Restrictions: based on availability
Value: $2000
Donated by: Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery, Gem Limousine & The Shaw Festival
It’s GRAND at the GRAND THEATRE
2 tickets to any show in the Grand Theatre’s 2025-26 Season.
A season featuring: The Play That Goes Wrong, Come From Away, Piaf Dietrich and more!!!
Dinner for 2 at a local restaurant and complimentary drink tickets at the theatre.
A night for 2 at Idylwild Inn with full breakfast to round out your trip to London.
Wine and Dine at GOOD EARTH
The winning bid will receive a trio of Good Earth Wines (red, white, and rosé) and a $150 gift certificate to the Good Earth restaurant in Beamsville, Ontario.
SIT IN THE PIT at Disney’s Frozen
You and a guest will meet Musical Director Bob Foster and experience the ‘underground’ talent of the Disney Frozen band as you sit in the Orchestra Pit for a performance of your choice.
You’ll also receive 2 tickets to see the show on another date with access to the Director’s Lounge.
Restrictions: Opening Night show is unavailable
Broadway BINGO, TUNES, TRIVIA & TREATS
Purchase one of these spots at this fun sign-up party event.
Sing-along to all your favourite Broadway tunes and win fun prizes at Broadway Bingo and Trivia.
Beer, Wine, Pop – Pizza, Wings and Salads all included in your $60 per person ticket.
With thanks to: Sherry Garner
Southen Wine Cellar Raid
12 bottles of select wines from Hidden Bench Winery
Expertly stored in the temperature and humidity controlled private wine Cellar of Dave Southen.
Included in this package is a Hidden Bench Corkscrew and Wine Journal and ETO Copper Wine Decanter
Value: $1100
Donated by: Dave Southen
Dinner on the Dundas Cliff
A gourmet dinner party for 8, prepared by Chef Mel Athulathmudali at the home of Philip and Mel.
A setting and view that is unmatched overlooking Dundas Valley Golf Course.
Choose a traditional Sri Lankan menu or one that suits your tastes best!
The date you select will determine a special guest or 2 from our 2025-26 Season.
No shopping, no cooking, no cleaning up!
It’s a dinner party dream!!
Donated by: Mel Athulathmudali and Philip Lowry
Stage Manager for a Day
For a one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes experience, you’ll shadow June Zinck, Stage Manager for Disney’s FROZEN.
From an hour pre-show, you’ll be a part of the backstage activity in getting the show ready for audiences.
You’ll spend ACT 1 up in the booth with June and ACT 2 backstage with the stage management and crew.
Meet the cast, the backstage crew and the band!
Tickets and access to the Directors Lounge for 4 of your guests complete this package.
Restrictions: No 2-show days and available from Week 2 of performances to close.
Donated by: June Zinck and Theatre Aquarius
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MAPLE LEAF SPONSOR
HAMILTON PROUD SPONSORS
BEER PARTNER
WINE PARTNER
CATERING PARTNER
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