Gala 2026
Jun 11, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026
Mainstage
$350/TICKET • Tables of 10 – $3000**
**charitable tax receipt portion to table purchaser
Following the event, charitable receipts will be issued to table purchaser or individual ticket purchasers for a portion of the ticket prices.
For more information, including tickets, tables and sponsorship opportunities, contact Suzanne Lanthier – slanthier@theatreaquarius.org
Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 PM
Theatre Aquarius190 King William St, Hamilton
The Narrator
Musician
Joseph
Young Anna
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
WINE PARTNER
CATERING PARTNER
BEER PARTNER
2 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Champagne at your table
First served table: main course & dessert
2 complimentary tickets to next year’s Gala
Specially curated gift bag for each guest at your table
Donated by: Theatre Aquarius
Prolific Canadian Rocker Bryan Adams comes to TD Coliseum on Friday, August 28 and thanks to Gowlings, you’ll be in Floor Level seats with access to club lounges and parking pass! A $300 Gift Certificate toward dinner for 2 at Conversate Steak and Seafood will get your night started off right!
Donated by: Gowlings LLP, Conversate Steakand Seafood
Just in time for the holiday season, this ultra-VIP package includes the following: 2 VIP Rogers Club Lounge Seats to the December 19, 2026 Andrea Bocelli concert with access to the Rogers Club Lounge and Parking!
Dinner for 2 at The French in advance of the concert.
Let us take care of your ‘look’ for your night out with a $250 Gift Certificate from Westbrooke of Ancaster and $250 Gift Certificate from Milli.
But that is not all! Get pampered with a $250 Gift Certificate from DDG Spa.
Donated by: Carmen’s Group, The French, Westbrooke of Ancaster, Milli and DDG Spa
Get to know one of the Toronto Maple Leaf’s biggest stars in this intimate and exclusive evening on the Theatre Aquarius stage. A Stanley Cup Winner and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee whose career NHL stats include 450 goals, 964 assists and 1474 games played, this is your chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to know about playing in the NHL for one of the most storied franchises in the League.
Up to 12 guests invited to join Doug and Sonya Gilmour on our stage with cocktails and delicious catered 3 course dinner courtesy of The Other Bird. An informal Q&A over dessert with photo ops will round out this super special evening.
Date to be mutually determined based on availability and schedules.
Donated by: Doug & Sonya Gilmour, The Other Bird, and Theatre Aquarius
2 guests will join pilot Doug Sider in a Cessa 172 for a guided tour of your choosing.
Soar over the Hamilton and Toronto skylines with waterfalls, Rogers Centre and CN Tower views.
Or choose Niagara and see the Falls and Wine Country and the fall colours!
What about a theatre tour over Stratford, St. Jacobs, Hamilton, Port Colborne, Port Dover and Niagara on the Lake. The choice is yours!
You’ll depart and land from Brantford Flying Club on a date that fits your schedule and is weather suitable.
Then, join Doug and Kim for an incredible dinner for 4 with wine pairings to complete your adventure courtesy of Peninsula Ridge Estates.
Donated by: Doug Sider & Peninsula RidgeEstates Winery
With thanks to our many theatre partners across the region, this package will give the winner 4 tickets to each of the following: Mirvish Productions: &Juliet
Stratford Festival: Selected weekend musical in 2026 Season
Canadian Stage: Holiday Panto Cinderella directed by Mary Francis Moore
Grand Theatre: A show in their 2026-27 Season
Blyth Festival: A show in their 2026 Summer Season
Foster Festival: A show in their 2026 Season
Drayton: A show in 2026 Season
Use them for yourself – give as gifts to family and friends!
Donated by: David & Hannah Mirvish, The Stratford Festival, Canadian Stage, Grand Theatre, Blyth Festival, The Foster Festival, Drayton Entertainment
A specially curated walk-on role experience for you during the run of our 26-27 Holiday Production. We’ll fit you with your own costume, tour you backstage, make sure your head shot and bio is ready for our lobby screens and programs before you hit the boards! 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 refreshments.
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!
Age restriction of 12+
Back by popular demand for a 3rd Year in a row is your own private house concert for up to 30 guests featuring Aquarius’ own Buddy Holly – Jeff Giles – and partner, celebrated actor, singer and musician Jenn Kee.
You choose the playlist and we’ll do the rest!
From The Tragically Hip, Buddy Holly, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and more!
Pizza, wings and other goodies along with beer & wine supplied by Theatre Aquarius.
No room? No problem!! Host your party at Theatre Aquarius in our studio theatre if you choose!
Donated by: Jeff Giles, Jenn Kee and Theatre Aquarius
For a one-of-a-kind, behind-the-scenes experience, you’ll shadow the Stage Management Team for Matilda, led by Josephine Ho.
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 SM booth with Jo and ACT 2 backstage with the Assistant & Apprentice Stage Managers and Crew.
Meet the cast, the backstage crew and the band!
Tickets and access to the Directors Lounge for 4 to see the production from the audience completes this package.
Restrictions: No 2-show days and available from Week 2 of performances to close.
Donated by: Josephine Ho & Theatre Aquarius
Not 1 but 2 amazing gift baskets courtesy of Thornbury Craft Co. (makers of Tragically Hip Road Apples Cider) & Walker’s Chocolates.
Donated by: Thornbury Craft Co. & Walker’sChocolates
2 amazing gift baskets from 2 amazing Hamilton Proud companies!
Donated by: Denninger’s & Collective Arts
Steven Paikin, OC OOnt, is a celebrated Canadian journalist, author, broadcaster, and documentary producer best known for hosting TVO’s flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin for 19 seasons. A proud Hamiltonian, his 40 year career has seen him interview political leaders, moderate federal and Ontario election debates, and produce award-winning documentaries. An Officer of the Order of Canada and Member of the Order of Ontario, he now hosts The Paikin Podcast, co-hosts TVO’s #onpoli, and writes columns while continuing to work on books and documentaries.
This package is for 2 to join Steve and his guest at an intimate Dinner for 4 at Piano Piano – one of Hamilton’s newest hotspots.
Donated by: Steve Paikin, Piano Piano with special thanks to Nancy Watt
Alan Doyle – singer, musician, songwriter, actor and one of Canada’s beloved entertainers – is performing as part of the Jackson Triggs Outdoor Summer Concert Series.
The winning bidder will have 2 Tickets to the already sold out Friday, September 4 show at 7:00 PM, a wine basket featuring Jackson Triggs selections and a copy of his newest book The Smiling Land.
Donated by: Jackson Triggs, Arterra Canada with special thanks to Norm Beal, Peninsula Estate Winery
A 3-night stay over a long weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Gryphon is a restored 1830s Regency Cottage in Prince Edward County’s wine district. This property has 5 bedrooms all with ensuites, 2 kitchens, multiple tables inside and out, a fire pit, a gazebo, bbq and four acres of walking space. A 20 foot by 25 foot yoga/art/music/crafts studio built in the Elizabethen method is on the property for your use. Close to beaches, wineries, cycling and hiking areas, this is a perfect getaway all year.
Donated by: Shannon Kyles
Spots for up to 4 guests to experience the production from an entirely unique perspective – down in the Orchestra Pit with Patrick Bowman, Music Director and the band. Experience the ‘underground’ talent of the MATILDA band as you sit in the Orchestra Pit for a performance of your choice. You’ll also receive 4 tickets to see the show on another date with access to the Directors’ Lounge.
Restrictions: Opening Night show is unavailable
Donated by: Patrick Bowman & Theatre Aquarius
Celebrated actor and director (and all around fantastic person!) Haysam Kadri is currently directing Othello at The Stratford Festival and is the Artistic Director at Alberta Theatre Projects. Haysam’s acting and directing credits span North America and he’ll be with us to direct our season ending production of HEIST.
Get to know Haysam at this private dinner for up to 6 guests at Rapscallion Restaurant – one of Hamilton’s best eateries.
Mary Francis will be along to guide the conversation!
Directing process, favourite projects, challenges and triumphs .. theatre stories await!
Timing: Week of April 5, 2027 (or to be arranged)
Donated by: Rapscallion (The Other Bird) & Haysam Kadri
A fantastic way to beat the Winter Blues – join us Saturday, January 23 for a night of incredible entertainment featuring our favourite music theatre powerhouse – Sherry Garner.
Pack your best singing voices and study up on your musical theatre trivia!
Your $35 tickets includes 2 drink tickets per person and plenty of bar-menu finger foods.
30 spots – $35 each
Special thanks to Sherry Garner & Friends
Join us on Saturday, August 22 at 6 PM for Theatre Aquarius’ watch party, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Hip’s last live concert in Kingston, Ontario.
We’ll be opening up the Main Stage and projecting the concert on to an extra large screen on the stage.
Your $50 spot will guarantee one of 48 Box Seats for VIP viewing experience and a 1 hour pre-show reception in the Directors Lounge with complimentary bar and refreshments before the start of the 7 PM CBC Broadcast.
48 spots: $50 ea
A once in lifetime opportunity to participate in painting the set of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Thanks to the generosity of Brandon Kleiman, set and costume designer, and Kim Brown, Head Scenic Artist: IATSE Local 828, you’ll meet with Brandon and Kim to learn about the design vision. Kim will lead you in a paint practice session and then you’ll put your practice to work on the set. We’ll finish the session with dinner and drinks at the Theatre where you can get to know Brandon, Kim and her team!
No experience necessary – our team of experts will guide you all the way!
Your $500 spot includes 2 tickets to be with us on Opening Night with invitation for2 to join a pre-show reception in the Studio Theatre.
Timing: October 2026 – exact date to be determined based on theatre scheduling
8 spots: $500 ea
Special thanks to Brandon Kleiman and Kim Brown
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 23, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026
Jan 27, 2027 to Feb 13, 2027