Author: Christina Shelly

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Our AGM is coming soon!

The little theatre with the big heart (Thistle!) relies on a dedicated group of volunteers, the board of directors, plus many other community supporters to bring you great community theatre every year. Our annual meeting offers YOU the opportunity to have input into the theatre, become a member, or even join the board of directors.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Catering by the Lancaster Smokehouse; with build your own Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork sliders, coleslaw, potato salad, smoked cauliflower with pomegranate molasses (vegan), brussel sprouts with smokey hummus (vegetarian – includes honey) along with delightful desserts of Peach Cobbler or Apple Crumble .

This menu has something for everyone.

ENTERTAINMENT from talented Singer/songwriter Bruce MacInnis (Bruce is a great supporter of Dramarama) playing cover songs from the 1960s thru the 2000s with a few surprising takes on some hits from the 80s and 90s, Theatre Bingo and plenty of laughs and fun that you don’t want to miss.

We hope you can join us on Saturday, March 8th, at 6:30pm.

Purchase your tickets [HERE], or call Christina at our box office, 226-785-3353 or ask any director for tickets.

We can’t wait to see you!

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Still not sure what to get for Valentine’s Day?

What about Tickets for Dinner AND a show! – Saturday, March 29th
What a great gift!
Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Knox United Church,
and then go see the show!
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, dinner served at 5:30 PM
Location: 116 Kincardine St. Embro, ON N0J 1J0
Menu: Turkey, seasonal vegetables, gravy, rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea.
Parking: Available on site.- no need to move the car! Park at the church and walk down the street to the Theatre.
Come join us for a warm and welcoming meal!
Get your tickets now!
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Tickets for “E-Male” are ON SALE NOW!

E-Male opens March 28, 2025!
Tickets are on sale now just click the BUY TICKETS link.

E-Male
By Joan Veldman
This home grown comedy is filled with quirky characters, mistaken identities and matchmaking, all set in your local diner, in the middle of a blizzard.
March 28 to 30, and April 3 to 5, 2025
Evening Performances Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30
Matinee Performances – Sunday, March 30 AND a second Saturday April 5.
Doors open at 1:30, Show at 2:00 pm

Looking for Dinner and a Show?
Then get your tickets for Saturday, March 29th
For one Night ONLY, make your evening complete!
Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Knox United Church, and then go see the show!
Park at the church at 116 Kincardine St. Embro
Doors open at 5:00 PM, dinner served at 5:30 PM

Menu: Turkey, seasonal vegetables, gravy, rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea.
Enjoy your Meal, then walk down the street to the Theatre at 7:00pm
Come join us for a warm and welcoming meal!

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Shows coming to the area!

It’s so fun to get out to the theatre to watch a great show. From the writers, to the Directors to the actors who make them come to life in so many different ways!


Tickets available at Thorndale Hardware or online at FrontDoor+


Theatre Tillsonburg Presents: Opening Night
Show dates
February 13-16 & 20-23, 2025
Get Tickets HERE

IN THE REST ROOM AT ROSENBLOOMS – By Ludmilla Bollow
February 21, 22, 23*, 27, 28, 2025
March 1*, 2*, 2025
Get tickets HERE
Theatre Woodstock Presents – Cabaret
February 6 – 16
Get Tickets HERE
Thistle theatre presents: E-Male
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Local Theatre Links – Local and some that we just love to visit!

Local Theatre Links – Local and some that we just love to visit! 

Want more?  Check out Tourism Oxford and other similar pages for other community plays near you. 

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Awning update

Early 2023 we noticed that we really needed to talk to awning people and find out how much work and money it would be to replace the awning out front. It’s been there for 10+ years and it starting to tear. The last thing we want is for it to continue to tatter.

With a little digging we found the original information and JUST in time for opening night of “The Last Resort” it was installed and we are THRILLED with it! What do you think?

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What’s New with Thistle?

It’s Nov 26, 2023 and this is my first (hopefully) blog or news update!

Hi from Christina. I am the 2023 Secretary. I have been working with the website for a few years now and I’m hoping to find a much easier way to add the new things for you!

So stay tuned – this is where you’ll be able to (hopefully) sign up as a subscriber and find out things like auditions coming, when tickets go on sale for our next production, and so much more! I do hope you’ll join us. – Cheers! – Christina

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