Thistle Theatre

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www.thistle-theatre.com This usually happens if the production is going to be entered into the Western Ontario Drama League Festival.

Thistle Theatre, located in Embro Ontario, has been producing a wide variety of plays since its inception in 1994. Thistle’s main production occurs every fall, usually in November, and on the rare occasion will have a second show in the spring. All of our productions take place in the historic Embro Town Hall which has seen many interesting characters over the last several years. There have been l

ots of orphans, a musical con artist, and a very tall rabbit. We’ve been to Brighton Beach and Camelot. We’ve been as far back as 1949, and gone Over the River and Through the Woods. This historic building can boast something of its own… probably the province’s smallest stage! And when you think that some of our biggest productions, full scale musicals that carry a cast of 30-40 people, this is quite a feat. The hall has a seating capacity of approximately 175 people, so it’s not surprising that when we present our musicals, 1/5 of the people in the auditorium are actually on stage! But it’s not just our stage that is cozy. So is the welcoming atmosphere that you will receive here at Thistle Theatre. Many of our new cast and crew members, and audience members coming to visit for the first time, all say they felt like family. So come and see us sometime! Thistle Theatre welcomes you.

08/09/2026

✨ WHAT A WEEKEND!!! ✨
Thanks to the support and help of the Western Ontario Drama League, Thistle Theatre welcomed and hosted 5 Community Theatre Groups for Minifest 2026, performing Brad Fortman’s One Act Play, Jersey. Heather May was our fantastic guest workshop leader and adjudicator. Food by Rose & Daffodil and Echo Theory to cap off an awesome two days spent together. Thank you everyone!!!

THANKS FOR MAKING THE TRIP AND PUTTING ON SUCH STELLAR SHOWS!!! 🎭
Binbrook Little Theatre
Cambridge Community Players
Guelph Little Theatre
London Community Players
Theatre Woodstock

Festival WODL Angela & Debra ECHO Theory Theatre Woodstock GLT Binbrook Little Theatre Cambridge Community Players Palace Theatre Arts Commons

08/08/2026

Friday was a blast! Theatre Woodstock and Palace Theatre Arts Commons performed on the Thistle Theatre stage last night. Heather May is here with us as our Workshop Leader and gave such wonderful adjudications to the groups last night. We can’t wait to have her expertise and thoughts with us today as well! It’s a jam packed Saturday! Cambridge Community Players GLT Binbrook Little Theatre you’re up next!!!!

Festival WODL 🎭✨

07/23/2026

Session Two Campers are only 3 days in and having an absolute blast! 💥 They can’t wait to see you in the audience for their final performance!

⏰ Friday July 31st
11am (Doors Open 10:45) & 1pm (Doors Open 12:45)
🎭135 Huron St.
🎟️ Entry by donation.
🍿Water and Popcorn will be available by donation as well.

07/16/2026

WE ARE SO PROUD OF THESE FIRST SESSION CAMPERS!

TOMORROW IS SHOW DAY!
Friday July 17th at 11am and 1pm.
Doors open at 10:45am for the first show and again at 12:45pm for the last show.
The show runs approximately 45 minutes.

Entry by donation. Popcorn and Water will be available for donation.

Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! ✨

07/12/2026

Session One has been a blast so far! Our campers are almost done creating their play. Their performance is this coming Friday July 17th! Come find out what “The Disappearance" is all about at our 11am or 1pm shows. Entry by Donation.

We have 2 spots available for Session Two if you’ve been considering signing up. Camp is for kids aged 6-13.

07/04/2026

🤩 It’s the 30th year of Dramarama! 🤩
30 Campers will join us for Session One beginning Monday July 6th
Session Two begins July 20th with 5 spots remaining! Head to our website to sign up.

What will the plays be about? No clue yet! Campers will figure that out during camp!

Since 1996, starting with Bernice Finch, we have had countless volunteers ensure this fabulous programming continues on. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. If you have a story to share, as a camper or a leader over the 30 years, please don’t hesitate to reach out and share. We love hearing them! Some OG campers now have their own children going to camp! 🤯🤩

And you never know what special guests (🥰 OG Camp Leader Mark Uhre!!) might show up throughout the month. 🤫😎

Come see our final performances if you can!
Session One Campers performing July 17th 11am&1pm
Session Two Campers performing July 31st 11am&1pm
Entry by donation.
🎭✨

06/26/2026
announces the Cast and Artistic Team for our upcoming show "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" this fall. T...
06/26/2026

announces the Cast and Artistic Team for our upcoming show "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" this fall. Tickets to go on sale in September.

06/12/2026

Last summer we had a special baton demonstration (fire included!) for our Dramarama campers!

Thanks for coming to visit us and share your talent Kim! ☀️

CONGRATULATIONS SHRIRANG RAVAL! We’re thrilled for you and your Outstanding Cameo Performance win at the WODL 2026 Festi...
05/17/2026

CONGRATULATIONS SHRIRANG RAVAL!
We’re thrilled for you and your Outstanding Cameo Performance win at the WODL 2026 Festival. Playing Francis Hinkley in Thistle Theatre’s The Perils of Persephone by Dan Needles.

Congratulations to all the winners today!

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Embro, ON
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